Library Services

Borrowing Policy

A maximum of 4 items

Books can be borrowed for 2 weeks

Magazines can be borrowed for 1 week

Newspapers are available for reading in the library only.

All items can be reserved for you at the circulation desk or by logging into the Library Search Page and reserving titles.

Items can be renewed twice and must be sighted by library staff before being renewed for the third time. Books cannot be renewed if a reservation has been placed on the title.

eBooks and Audiobooks can be loaned by downloading and logging onto the ePlatfrom app; from the app, you can search, loan or reserve items 24/7 from the ePlatform catalogue.

eBooks and Audiobooks can be borrowed for two weeks, with a limit of two from each format at one time.

LearnPaths are curated webpages available for students and parents to access for various subjects, you can search LearnPaths 24/7 from Library tab on the website or via this LearnPath Link.

Databases can be accessed via the Digital Resources and Links Page.

Opening Hours

Monday	8.15am to 3:05 pm
Tuesday	8:15 am to 3:05 pm
Wednesday	8:15 am to 4:00 pm - After school academic support
Thursday	8:15 am to 3:05 pm
Friday	8:15 am to 3:05 pm

Printing

A photocopier is available in the library for students to access

Print credit can be paid at the library circulation desk, just ask any staff member for help

Print costs are :

Size	Colour	Greyscale	Colour Duplex	Grayscale Duplex
A3	$0.30	$0.04	$0.28	$0.02
A4	$0.15	$0.02	$0.14	$0.01
Default -other sizes	$0.15	$0.02	$0.14	$0.01

Book Requests

If you would like to read a book that the library does not have, you can fill out a request slip found at the circulation desk and hand to a library staff member.

Requests are ordered at the beginning of each month and can take up to 2 weeks arrive.

Study Options

The library caters for students wanting quiet individual study space, collaborative learning spaces and reading areas for study or pleasure reading.

Quiet study options offered are;

Year 11 & 12 Study - Monday & Thursday break 2. The library will be open during these times solely for Year 11 & 12.

After School Academic Support - Wednesday after school (3.05pm to 4.00pm). The library will be open with several teaching staff available to support students with school work and services will be available to those who just need access to them.

Overdue or Lost Items

Students are informed via email or post of overdue items.

Students are not permitted to borrow if there are any outstanding overdue library resources.

If the item is not returned or returned damaged, a replacement fee will be charged. If the fee is not paid within a reasonable time frame, the cost of the resource will be charged to school accounts. Refunds are issued if the item is found and returned.

If you would like further information regarding this process please contact the library.

NorthAlbany.SHS.Library@education.wa.edu.au