HOW THE LIBRARY WORKS
Library hours Monday-Wednesday 8.00 am-4.15 pm Thursday 8.00 am-4.00 pm Friday 8.00 am-3.15 pm Interval 11.00 am-11.30am Lunchtimes 1.45pm pm-2.15pm Teacher Librarian Mrs Black Librarian Mrs Mathews |
Library Rules
All classes must wait outside of the library until the teacher arrives.
All bags are to put in the bag bay.
There is no running, eating, drinking or chewing gum in the library.
Noise is to be kept a minimum.
The library environment needs to be respected so all staff and students can enjoy it.
The library needs to be tidy when you leave.
To find a book
Type in the title, author, subject or keyword on the catalogue computer. It will tell you what books we have and where to find it on the shelves. Ask the librarian or a teacher if you need help to find it.
Issuing books
Books are issued during library lessons, before school, interval and lunchtimes. To get a book issued:
1.Give the librarian your student ID number.
2.The librarian will issue your book for two weeks, stamp the date due and pass the book through the security decoder.
NB: You can have three books at a time. (If you have an overdue book, this must be returned or renewed before you can get another book out. The librarian will hold the book on reserve for you.)
Returns
Always return your book into the return box in the library.
Renewals
Books are allowed out for two weeks. If you have not finished the book, bring it back and the librarian will reissue it for you.
Reserves
Sometimes you see a really good book on display that you want to read or a friend will tell you about a book, or you want a book out but have an overdue or already have three books on issue. This is when you will want to reserve a book. To do this write down the title of the book and its author, or if the book is on the shelves take it to the librarian and ask for it to be reserved for you. If your book is already out, your form teacher will let you know when the book is available for you. Books on reserve are held for one week. After that time they are returned to the shelf.
If you want a book that our library does not have, we can try to order it from the National Library. This will take about two weeks but they can usually help especially if the book is non-fiction. Ask the librarian to help with this.
Once a term if the student has an outstanding overdue library book it is added to that students fees. When the student returns the book the cost of the book is deleted from the fees.
Overdues
Once a week an overdue list is sent to your toutor teacher. If your name is on the list you must return your book or see the Librarian to get the book renewed for another two weeks.Once a term if the student has an outstanding overdue library book it is added to that students fees. When the student returns the book the cost of the book is deleted from the fees.
Books not for loan Some of our books cannot be borrowed because they are too popular to leave the library or maybe they are too valuable. Read these books in the library and ask the librarian if you want a piece photocopied. |
What do I do if . . .
*I damage or lose a book?
Come and see the librarian straight away. Bring the book with you if it is damaged so we can see if it can be repaired. If it is too badly damaged or if you can’t find it we will ask you to replace it or pay for the book. If you deal with the problem straight away, you’ll be able to use the library sooner.
*my name is on the overdue list and you are sure that you returned the book?
See the librarian straight away. It may be that you returned the book after the list was printed or the book has got back on the shelves without being marked off. Whatever the reason we can deal with it best if we know straight away.
*my friend asks you to get a book out for them?
SAY NO. If you take a book out in your name you are responsible for it and if the book is overdue or mislaid, YOU will be asked to locate it or pay for it.
*my friend wants to read the book you have out?
Take the book back to the librarian with your friend so she can have it issued in their name.
*I want to borrow reference material?
Reference books cannot be borrowed but you can have the page photocopied for a small charge.
*I want to borrow a magazine?
Ask the librarian. Most can be borrowed.
What is available in our library?
Melville High School library provides a welcoming learning environment that supports the school’s curriculum, equity and the Treaty of Waitangi goals, and encourages life long readers.
It does this by:
Providing centralised access to resources that support the school’s teaching and learning programmes and students’ recreational reading.
Providing a variety of opportunities for students to become independent learners, and for students and staff to develop information skills using a wide range of resources, including information technologies.
Creating a user-friendly environment, which encourages all students to develop an enthusiasm for lifelong learning, and an enjoyment of reading
The collections
In addition to the library’s fiction (stories), non-fiction (factual information), reference, and periodical (magazines & newspaper) collections, Melville High School provides access to the internet and online resources including:
EPIC (Electronic Purchasing in collaboration) is a collection of electronic databases provided to New Zealand school free by the Ministry of Education. It includes a wide range of information, including articles, photographs, graphics, biographies, and information on everything from art and music, to science, technology, news and literature, as well as the online Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Te Ara http://www.teara.gove.nz/
The Encyclopaedia of New Zealand (Te Ara) provides a comprehensive guide to the countries peoples, natural environment, history, culture, economy, institutions and social development.
Matapihi http://www.matapihi.org.nz/
Matapihi provides a window into New Zealand’s places, events and people byt providing a selection of pictures, sounds and objects from New Zealand’s archives, galleries, libraries and museums.
Timeframes http://www.timeframes.natlib.govt.nz/
This database provides heritage images from the Alexander Turnbull library Collection.
Use of computers in the non-fiction section
Rules
You will need a note from your teacher to use these computers.
These computers are to be used for class work and research only.
Use of the ICT Room Rules Only one student may use a computer at a time. Do not enter administration sections or play games. Ask the librarian for help if you are unsure of how to log onto the computers. No eating or drinking in the computer room. NO student may damage computer screens, computer systems or the computer network bring into or use a Disc in the library computers print, write, send or display offensive messages or pictures Any student who fails to comply with these rules may have access to the school library suspended be denied user access to library computing facilities face disciplinary action in accordance with the Melville High School codes This is an expensive and much-used section of the library. Please recognise its value and treat it with care. |