From the Library

Welcome to 2023 from the Library staff!

At the end of 2022 we farewelled Carolyn Hull and Jan Maschmedt who have given many years of exceptional service to the Emmaus Christian College Community, and in particular, through their roles in the Emmaus Library.

This year we welcome two new staff members to our team. Chelsea Potter is our School Librarian at Brooklyn Park and Veronica Scheepers is our School Librarian at South Plympton. Alicia Buxton will continue as our Teacher Librarian and Library Manager for both Libraries.

2023 in the Library at South Plympton and Brooklyn Park

We want to share some news and information that might help new families and returning students and families with accessing the services that we can offer.

Borrowing

All ELC to Year 6 students will have a weekly borrowing session, and class teachers will let you know when this is scheduled. Books that are borrowed may be returned directly to the Library or via a collection box that will be near the classroom. Books have a minimum two week and maximum 4-week-borrowing time for ELC to Year 6, but they may be returned early (we encourage a regular weekly pattern for the younger students.)

Library Bags - Foundation to Year 2 students need to bring a Library Bag (waterproof in preference) as we encourage good care of the library books and regular borrowing practice.  Emmaus Library bags are able to be purchased from the Uniform shop. Please ensure the Library bag and all drink bottles are kept far away from each other.

Care of Books

All students are encouraged to look after their library books. Damaged books will need to be paid for. Year 3+ students can continue to use a protective bag or transport their books in a ‘safe’ pocket in their school bags (kept well away from drink bottles).

Middle and Senior School Borrowing

English teachers will schedule a borrowing time with their classes for Middle School students during lesson time, or will direct them to the library for lunchtime or after school borrowing. All students can borrow their books for a maximum of 4 weeks. Extensions may be negotiated if books are needed longer than this.

Parent Borrowing

Parents can borrow from our Library. Just approach a Library staff member before or after school to set up your borrowing credentials, and then you can borrow from the Parent Library or the general collection.

Lunchtime Library use - South Plympton

The Library is open at lunchtimes (not Brooklyn Park at this time) for relaxed reading, board games (but not electronic games), card games, Lego construction and gathering with friends. It is not meant to be silent time, but if there is too much noise students may be asked to find other lunchtime activities. Students from Year 3+ may borrow and return books at lunchtime.

After Hours

The library is open after school until 4.30pm each week day unless there are extenuating circumstances. Junior School students should be accompanied by a parent/caregiver if they wish to stay afterschool. Middle and Senior School students may use the Library for personal study purposes until 4.30pm. Borrowing can occur after school.

Online Catalogue (OPAC):

All borrowers can access their borrowing record and the Library catalogue outside of school hours via the following link:  http://accessit.emmauscc.sa.edu.au/#!landingPage

Students may login using their normal school computer login.

Guests can browse the catalogue without logging in using the appropriate  link on the left of the ‘landing page’. No student above Year 3 can ever have the excuse that they did not know their book was still in their possession or overdue as they can easily check which books are still on loan. (Students will get a refresher about how to use this system.)

Textbooks

All textbooks are borrowed for the entire school year and must be returned in good condition so they may be re-used by other students. (Novels that are class texts need to be returned when the class has finished with the novel). We do request payment for books that are damaged or lost, and as textbooks are very expensive we ask that all students take care of the copy they were issued (and not loan it to other students) as the book that is borrowed out is the one we expect back, and that borrower is responsible for its return. If a book is damaged (liquids are never friendly to books!) please approach the Library staff as soon as possible so that a replacement copy can be purchased.

Online resources for students

The school subscribes to a number of online resources to assist students with their study. These will be shared with students through a Google Site which is currently under construction. Online resources include access to eBooks and audio books for Middle and Senior School Students.

Communicating with the Library

We now have separate email addresses for both Campus Libraries. If you need to contact the Library please use the following email addresses or phone numbers;

South Plympton Campus Library SPLibrary@emmauscc.sa.edu.au  Ph 8292 3851

Brooklyn Park Campus Library BPLibrary@emmauscc.sa.edu.au  Ph 8292 4851

Alicia Buxton

Teacher Librarian/Library Manager

Veronica Scheepers

School Librarian, South Plympton

Chelsea Potter

School Librarian, Brooklyn Park