About Our Library

Our Information Resource Centre serves as the academic heart of our school, functioning as a modern library designed to support and enhance teaching and learning across all year levels. Built across two levels, the IRC provides a comprehensive range of resources and services to both students and staff.

Opening Hours

During School Terms:
Monday to Friday
8.00am – 4.20pm

Closed:
Saturday and Sunday
School Holidays

Our Commitment

Our experienced library staff are dedicated to fostering a love of reading and learning. We actively encourage all students to explore our collections and make full use of our facilities, whether for academic research, recreational reading, or developing information literacy skills.

The IRC is more than a collection of books and resources; it is a vibrant learning space that evolves with the changing needs of our educational community, fostering both traditional and innovative methods of teaching, learning, and well-being.

Library Management System: Oliver 

Our integrated library management system is available for patrons to access all the IRC resources and relevant digital and multimedia content on any device from anywhere 24/7.  This can be accessed through Library Management System: Oliver with single sign in.  If accessing from outside school, then school credentials can be used. (Username and Password i.e.: Student ID)

Educational and Research Resources 

The IRC Staff assist with accessing databases, LMS – Oliver and ClickView, together with a collection of other resources for study purposes as and when required.

From Nossal IRC you can:

(a) Access and retrieve up-to-date print and multi-media resources from:

• Oliver—Library Management System
• Databases – Ebsco & Echo Online
• Clickview
• Electronic Books – Access to fiction and non-fiction ebooks, providing 24/7 availability for our school community.
  • Publishers’ website (Non-Fiction)
  • Wheelers e-platform (Fiction)
• DVDs
• Reference Collection
• Newspapers (Digital & Print)
• AV Resources
• Fiction Collection – Our Reading Area features vibrant displays of current teenage fiction books from various genres, carefully curated to engage young readers with contemporary and classic literature.
• Non-fiction Resources – Comprehensive reference materials and subject-specific texts supporting curriculum requirements.

(b) Be a member of the Literature Circle Book Club.
(c) Request help in locating resources.
(d) Resources on school’s SharePoint.

Facilities and Services

The IRC provides diverse learning environments to accommodate different study preferences:

To support a wide range of learning styles and needs, the Information Resource Centre (IRC) is thoughtfully designed with various study areas. Whether students prefer quiet, individual study or collaborative group work, the IRC offers tailored spaces to enhance productivity and comfort.

• Quiet Study Space – dedicated for independent study and research.
• Collaborative Space – Areas designed for group work and discussion.
• Flexible Learning Space – located adjacent to the circulation desk can be used for group discussions.
• Class Learning Area – available within the IRC ground floor.
• Courtyard – available for students to use for study and recreational reading.
• Reading Area: Comfortable seating with attractive displays promoting recreational reading.
• Upper Floor Area – This space features comfortable seating designed to support student collaboration and promote overall well-being.

By offering such diverse environments, the IRC fosters an inclusive and adaptable academic atmosphere where every learner can thrive.

Literature Circle Book Club

The IRC encourages all students to join the Literature Circle Book Club, where opportunities are provided to students not only to discuss a book but also offer a chance to improve their literacy skills and to help them develop a better understanding of the issues around the world.

Audio-Visual Equipment

The IRC offers a range of audio-visual equipment to support presentations, group projects, and other learning activities. The available resources include:

• Headphones
• Microphones
• Calculators
• Power Boards & Extension Leads
• Digital Cameras
• Video Cameras
• Tripods & Selfie Stick
• Speakers
• Data Projectors & Laser Presenters
• External Optical Drives
• Gimbal
• Go-Pro

Students who are members of the AV Team are permitted to borrow AV equipment for use on school premises. They are fully responsible for any loss or damage to the equipment while it is in their care.

Circulation Services

• Loans – The IRC offers a comprehensive lending system to support its patrons. Borrowing can be done either through the RFID Kiosk, which requires an identification card, or directly at the Circulation Desk. Books are available for a standard loan period of two weeks. For other resources such as AV equipment, kits, closed access materials, reference books, class sets, and teacher resources, patrons are advised to consult with the IRC staff to confirm the applicable loan periods.
• Returns – All borrowed resources must be returned by the specified due date to ensure fair access for all users. Failure to return items on time may result in overdue fines, suspension of borrowing privileges, or replacement fees for lost or damaged materials. Patrons are encouraged to return items early if they are no longer needed.
• Renewals – If you need to keep your items longer than the original due date, you can renew them to extend your borrowing period. However, renewals are subject to availability. To increase the chances of a successful renewal, you should request it a few days before the due date—don’t wait until the item is overdue. Keep in mind that renewals may not be granted if another user has reserved the item, if you’ve reached the maximum number of allowed renewals, or if your account has outstanding fines or overdue items.
• Reservations – Patrons may reserve items that are currently checked out or unavailable. Using your account through our Library Management System, you can place a reservation online. Once the item becomes available, it will be set aside for you, and the Library Staff will notify you when it is ready for collection.

Overdue Penalty

To encourage timely returns and ensure that materials remain available for all users, the library enforces penalties for overdue resources.  Borrowers who fail to return resources by the due date will have their borrowing privileges suspended until the item is returned in good condition or replaced. During this period, no additional borrowing is allowed.