There is the story of the student who turned up at the reference desk at the local library and said "Gimme all you have on transport". Do you know why the librarian laughed? We sometimes laugh too, as we picture the huge amount of material we have that would meet your requests.

 

• You will find us most useful when you tell us exactly what you need to know and how you will be using the information.
• Bring your task sheet and some search terms with you when you come in to search.

Please respect the needs of others and follow the rules below.

Thanks for your help. We hope to see you often.

• Help you find and use information and develop your skills of research and information use.
• Provide access to online resources and assistance in searching and evaluating information.
• Provide a quiet, attractive, and friendly place for study.
• Help you find something to read. (We like doing this - ask more often!)
• Provide books and quiet board games for pleasure reading and recreation.
• Purchase books, materials, and equipment to support Delany College educational goals.
• NOTE: The library does not offer a recreation area for large groups, or for large noisy study groups as this is not respectful of others who are working.

  Resources: What we have for you

• In print: Books, magazines, newspapers and reference materials.
• Electronic: Library books catalog, reference databases, Internet resources, and encyclopedias.
• Word Processing, database/spreadsheets, and presentation software.
• Equipment: Photocopier (20c a sheet),printing (20c per sheet). Use your ID card.

  Procedures: To keep the library running smoothly

• Regular book checkout period is 2 weeks for fiction and 1 week for non-fiction. Magazines may be borrowed overnight.
• If you need more time, bring your book in to renew it.
• If you have an overdue book, you cannot check out any library materials.
• You may have up to 10 items checked out at the same time. If you have trouble returning books, then we will reduce this for you.

• The computers in the library
  • Have a copy of your task with you
  • Sign in at your computer before you start.
  • Stay on task.
  • Students should alter the library staff when they wish to email tasks between school and home.
  • Students who use the machines for any other purposes may be asked to leave.
• All bags to be left in the foyer, in the shelves or over the grey line.
  

  Other information: Answers to questions you may ask

Library Cards
• Library cards are produced twice a year, when the photographer visits.
  
• Use your card to borrow books and to use the photocopier. 20c per A4 sheet. 40c for A3.

Study students.
• If you are in Study class, visit the library beforehand and collect what ever you need to take to class.
• Students in who are timetabled in study are not to be in the library during study class.
• In the afternoon, Seniors who have no classes in the afternoon should sign in if they wish to study.

Visiting the library from class.
• Have a note in your diary from your teacher
  
• Students who stay in the library should sign in at the desk.

Other rules
The school rules apply in the library, so to remind you,
• No food or drink of any sort to be brought into or consumed in the library.
• No mobile phones to be seen or used in the library. This includes texting under the desk!
• No music headsets or iPods.
  
• Laptops to be used by arrangement beforehand.