Northcote High School Newsletter

Library News 

Welcome back to the John Cain Library

 

We are looking forward to seeing students back in the library this week. Our library hours havenot changed, we open at 8.15 and close at 4 pm. We are also open at recess and only closed for 15 minutes at the start of lunch time.

 

To ensure that students and staff are able to safely use the space, we have changed some processes and procedures. Please ensure that these guidelines are followed at all times to protect everyone.

 

  • The number of students allowed in the library space at any time has been reduced to 100 to meet the DET guidelines.
  • All returned books now go through the return book chute in the library foyer where they will be quarantined for 72 hours, cleaned and then shelved.
  • Use hand sanitiser when you arrive and when you leave the Library
  • Place any used tissues or wipes in the bins provided
  • Maximum of 4 students per table, no sitting on the floor
  • Please follow social distancing rules – stay 2 large steps away from other students
  • When browsing books on the shelf, please DO NOT put the book back on the shelf. Place it on the library trolley for library staff
  • No food in the library
  • When queuing at the Library desk or photocopier, ensure that you are following social distancing – floor markers
  • The Web Catalogue is closed - see Library staff for assistance
  • Games cupboard is closed
  • We do not have networked PCs available for student use.

 

Using the Photocopier, staplers, scissors and guillotine – please ensure you social distance 

  • Clean the photocopier panels after use with the antibacterial wipes provided.
  • Clean any staplers, scissors, or the guillotine slider with the antibacterial wipes after you have used them
  • Use hand sanitiser which is available on the hygiene station and at the library desk.

 

Extended Loans

In late April the library extended all resources loans until the 18 August 2020, this was to ensure there were no overdue notices issued over the lock down period.  If students have finished with their books, they can return them anytime when the return on site.