Library

General Information

Hours: Mon-Thurs 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Friday 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM

School Hols. CLOSED

Online: http://mazenod.libguides.com

Email: librarystaff@mazenod.vic.edu.au

Phone - Workroom: EXT. 1137

Phone - Head of Library EXT. 1150

Staff: 2 Library-Teachers

2 Library Technicians

Head of Library

Information fluency & eLearning skills development is available from teacher-librarians to:

• Develop research, digital citizenship and information literacy skills

• Advise on selection of reading material and instruct reading class

• Teach use of databases, search engines and online resources

• Support the integration of ICT into the curriculum through the use of digital resources, Hapara Teacher Dashboard, Google Apps for Education, online textbooks and other digital learning applications

Research Assignments - Discussing a proposed research assignment with our teacher-librarians:

• Is an opportunity to assist you in teaching research and information fluency skills

• Allows time for a tutorial to your students in the use of online databases etc.

• Enables the library staff to assist with appropriate resources

• Ensures you are directed to learning resources on the Library homepage

• Improves student success with the research activity

Learning resources include:

• OCLC Worldshare resource management system – world class discovery layer searching for access to all resources including websites and digital documents

• Library homepage with links to resource lists, guides and learning support

• Social media profile for easy communication

• Digital equipment – digital cameras & recorders, movie cameras, microphones

• Databases & electronic encyclopaedias – develop your students as lifelong learners by teaching them how to research with authentic research tools and methods

• Fiction collection is extensive and built upon student recommendations. Mazenod College has an enthusiastic and active reading community

Bringing a class to the Library:

• Book online via MazCom – book the space you require

• Consult with teacher-librarians to ensure your class has available support and is using the best possible resources. Information skills teaching sessions are offered by teacher librarians

• Request resource list of recommended reading on a particular area of study

Sending students to the Library on a pass:

• Up to 5 unaccompanied students may be sent on a pass at any one time

• Supervision of individual student tests can be arranged by contacting the Library staff

Clubs and extra-curricular lunchtime activities:

• Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge

• Student Book Club – Tuesday

• Kerbal Space Program – Wednesday

• iSupport Student Tech Team – Thursday