Library Services

Links

HSPA Oliver Library Catalogue

Australian Children’s Laureate

Newcastle Regional Library

State Library of New South Wales

Premier’s Reading Challenge

Supporting Reading at Home

Open Monday to Friday 8:15am to 3:15pm including recess and lunch breaks but we are closed during Wednesday arvo sport

Our Goals

• to support teaching and learning, through the provision of quality literature and resources
• to promote a love and appreciation of reading for enjoyment
• to build students’ information and research skills, which are necessary in a rapidly changing world
• to provide a welcoming and inclusive space for students to enjoy

Staff Members

Melanie Walker Teacher Librarian

Features

• student printing and photocopying through their Papercut account
  
• student book requests are encouraged
• new books are regularly bought and displayed
• games and mindfulness activities are available
• our Oliver library catalogue provides digital access to our library collection, including reading suggestions - access is via Canvas or the search computer in the library
• technology assistance to students from Mr Portelli on Tuesday and Thursday lunchtime at the IT helpdesk

Activities

• literary events such as Book Club, Write A Book In A Day challenge, Library Lovers’ Day and Children’s Book Week
• assisting with student research - finding relevant and quality resources and referencing assistance
• assisting senior students to access other libraries such as the State Library of NSW and Newcastle University Library
• collaborating with classroom teachers - essential information skills including website evaluation, referencing and research skills