From the Library
Welcome Back!
The Library team welcomes back the year 7s and VCE students this week, while maintaining support and services for students in remote learning.
Those returning onsite will notice a few changes, as with most things in this Covid environment. There is a NHS Library COVID Safe Plan in place to protect staff and students returning on campus in Term 4.
The Library hours have not changed, they are from 8.15 until 4 pm. We are open at recess and lunch time (we close for the first 20 minutes).
Extended Loans
The Library extended the return date of all resources borrowed in 2020 until the 30 October, this is to ensure no overdue notices are issued during the lock down period. Please return all books through the return chute in foyer, so they can be quarantined.
John Cain Library supporting remote learning
The John Cain Library team continues to support students, families and staff while working and studying remotely.
- The Ask a Librarian Email Service will remain.
- The Click and Deliver service will run as long as there are students in remote learning.
- You can order library books by placing a hold on the Library Webpage or email Ask a Librarian
For access to all print and electronic resources go online to the John Cain Library webpage. The Library web page can also be accessed via the Compass star menu.
The Library Webpage has guides to;
- How to place a hold/reserve a book
- How to access eBooks & Audiobooks online
- Click and Deliver Library service
- How to Sign in to Clickview
- Request the Library purchase a book
We encourage you to explore the Database and Digital Resources on the library’s web page and utilize the various databases which include;
- ANZ News stream - a full text online newspaper database
- Wheelers eBooks and audiobooks
- Clickview – video streaming platform for films and documentaries.
Clickview allows students to view programs online from any location with internet access, using their Compass sign on. Sign in via Compass to access Clickview from the Star drop down menu, using your Compass credentials.
TheResearch Skills page on MyNH provides research help for all year levels. This guide contains information and links to websites which will assist you to:
- Find reliable information using databases and the web
- Select and assess quality and reputable information
- Acknowledge your sources to ensure you avoid plagiarism and follow copyright rules
- Reference sources using APA or Harvard
If you have a problem accessing information or require assistance you can use the Ask a Librarian Email Service on the library webpage. Real-time help is available during school term hours Monday to Friday 8.15am to 4pm. If your request is made when we are closed, we will respond on the next school day. Students please use your NHS email when using the library@nhs.vic.edu.au service.
Book Week celebration
All Curious Creatures and Wild Minds are invited to Book Week activities from the 17 – 23 October.
During Week 3 the John Cain Library will be celebrating Book Week with several creative activities and events for students who are currently learning on site.
Try your hand at writing Haiku, collect and complete a Make and Take craft kit, attend a meditation session, participate in a collaborative art activity, join the #LoveOZYA Book Bingo Reading Challenge for all of Term 4, and enjoy a few treats.
The theme this year for the CBCA Book Week is Curious Creatures, Wild Minds.
