FACULTY INFORMATION - Library
Library Staff
TEACHER LIBRARIAN
Mrs T Taylor
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT STAFF
Resources and Additional Information
The libraries aim is to be flexible and future focused to meet the changing learning and information needs of our school community. Our library is open for recess and lunch and throughout the periods of the day for senior student study and classes booked in with their teacher. We provide a warm and welcoming environment, and we encourage all students to relax, complete schoolwork and borrow from the library.
Library services are focused on resourcing and servicing the needs of each student at their stage/age and level of learning. Our library offers spaces for teaching, quiet reading, studying, areas for collaborative meetings or just being.
Reading and borrowing from the Library
Our new books are on display throughout the library and are available for borrowing. Students may borrow up to five books for a period of two weeks. Holiday borrowing is encouraged. To view the library catalogue login via the DE student portal and click on the ‘Oliver Library’ link, which is an important link for you to find the books you’ll love to read and increase knowledge on any subject.
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Wheelers eBooks
At WCS Library, we recognise the ways we are reading have changed, so we understand the importance of offering our staff and students access to a great variety of eBooks, on a range of devices.
On your device:
· Download and install Wheelers ePlatform app for Apple or Andriod
· Open the free app, and search for our school “Wadalba Community School”
· Sign in using your school username (i.e., JKRowling21) and password
· You can now borrow eBooks and read them using the app. All loans are for 2 weeks and return automatically after this period. If you have not finished a book, please reborrow to finish reading.
In your browser:
1. Visit https://wadalba.eplatform.co/
2. Sign in using your school username (i.e., JKRowling21) and password
3. You can now borrow eBooks and read them online. All loans are for 2 weeks.
Research using WCS Databases
· World Book Online
· ClickView Online
World Book Online
We subscribe to World Book Online, which is an electronic database of articles. Access via Library catalogue or http://worldbookonline.com Login: automatic login via DE student portal. There are three levels of information, in ‘kids’, ‘student’ and ‘advanced’.
· Suitable for all students
· Create your own ‘My Research’ account
· Accessible from school or at home 24/7 online
Watch videos on how to use World Book Online via https://www.worldbookonline.com/training/video_tutorials/video_tutorials.htm
Please contact the Teacher Librarian Mrs Taylor for access username and password, or if you need more information at wadalba-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au or tanya.taylor11@det.nsw.edu.au
ClickView Online
The school subscribes to ClickView online. How to access ClickView Online
Access via Library Catalogue through DE student portal, or https://online.clickview.com.au/SignIn
Login: school email address, then school username and password
ClickView Online is the digital steaming of multimedia.
· Suitable content for K-12 students, dependent on rating
· Movies related to the curriculum
· Educational television programs
· Can be access at school or at home
Please contact the school with inquiries at wadalba-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au