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Our Lady of Mercy College Library

**Mission** **Statement**
The library at Our Lady of Mercy College supports the Mission Statement of the College in adhering to the values expressed by the College, namely, Justice, Joy, Courage and Compassion by:

// Empowering students to be life-long, independent learners and effective users of ideas and information //
 * The library seeks to lead and support staff in the integration of information literacy, thinking skills and ICT across the curriculum.
 * The library staff work cooperatively with teaching staff to identify opportunities for resource based learning across the curriculum. This includes pre assignment planning, development of bibliographies and pathfinders, assistance in generating assignments, lesson delivery, skill development and the identification of appropriate resources for class and assignment work.
 * The library staff work with English staff in the promotion of recreational reading and the enjoyment of literature through regular lessons in the library.
 * A student book club, open to all students, provides an opportunity for students with an interest in reading and literature to pursue this activity with other students in a supportive and friendly environment.

// Provides a welcoming and supportive environment for all members of the College community. //
 * The library is open each day from 8am – 4.30pm, including recess and lunch times. This enables students and staff to use the available print, non print and online resources, read newspapers, browse and borrow, catch up on homework and assignments. The library is open for one week of each school holidays.
 * Users of the library are treated with respect and consideration by the library staff. The restorative justice policy in place in the College is adhered to and used by the library staff.
 * The library welcomes VCE students wishing to use the resources for private study. A Year 12 study room is available for their exclusive use during school hours.
 * Parents and past students are welcome to use the library's facilities and services. Workshops on how to use the portal and online resources are offered to parents.
 * The library regularly promotes its collections and activities in the Staff bulletin, daily newsletter, OLMC newsletter and the Year book.
 * Activities are offered to promote a reading culture within the College, these events are open to all members of the College community.

// Provides a wide range of relevant resources and technologies to meet the varied curriculum and recreational needs of the College community. // > Teachers and students are assisted to match the most appropriate resources to their information needs. > Regular instruction is provided both formally and informally to assist students and staff in locating and using resources, including those resources available externally such as on the Internet.
 * The library provides a range of print and non print resources such as books, video and sound recordings, CD ROM, posters and journals. Video recordings are also disseminated via the Clickview system.
 * Online resources such as encyclopedias and newspaper databases are available for use by the College community at school and at home via the College portal.
 * The library is a member of local area networks such as CLANS. These networks can assist with requests for resources not available in the library including AV resources