Gowrie Primary School: Library

The Gowrie Primary School Library Resource Centre

is an integral part of the school teaching and learning program;
provides a learning environment that values the individual as a lifelong learner;
provides a rich literary environment for all students to learn and relax in;
has a balanced collection of over 18,000 book/AV/CD Rom items centred around what is learnt in the classroom;
allows for a variety of interests and needs to be catered for.

Develops Information and Communication competency through involving students in an effective information literacy program.
- The skills of locating, selecting, organising, presenting and evaluating information are taught using books, A/V resources and computer technologies.
- Children have access to a fully automated library catalogue, interactive educational programs and the Internet.
Fosters a love of reading
- A structured literature skills program provides children with varied language experiences in a rich literary environment.
- Special guests, for example storytellers, authors and illustrators are often invited to share their love of literature with students.

Timetabling:
- Students come to the library with their class at rostered times to:
- change books,
- experience a variety of genres of literature,
- develop an understanding of information literacy principles,
- learn about library procedure
- use materials, catalogues and equipment.
Borrowing
- Kindergarten to year 2 may borrow up to two items
- Years 3 and 4 up to four items
- Year 5 and 6 up to six items at a time.
- The loan period is two weeks.
- Access to library facilities is available to all, including parents.
Leisure Activities:
- Children are encouraged to use the library daily during their lunch break from 11.35pm to 12.00pm
- Children are able to read magazines, write, draw, play chess, listen to stories, use the computers, complete homework or research tasks and to return or borrow books.