Library Resources & Access
At Bert Oldfield Public School, our library serves as a central hub for student learning and development. Through access to our library resources and services, students cultivate a range of learner dispositions and capabilities that foster curiosity, creativity, imagination, and innovation. The library is a welcoming space, full of natural light and comfortable reading spots, where students love to visit.
We offer a wide range of digital and physical resources to support student learning, encourage a love of reading, and promote literacy. The library is not only a space for borrowing books but is also used for various educational and recreational activities. Whether for research, class work, or leisure reading, students have access to a multitude of tools and resources.
Library System & Resources
Our library system is managed using the Oliver software, which helps us track and manage resources efficiently. All resources are bar-coded and catalogued using the system to ensure easy access. Students can search for books and resources via Orbit Junior, making the process of locating materials quicker and more intuitive.
Orbit Junior
We use Orbit Junior to inspire students to manage and focus their own learning. Orbit offers a range of search features, including picture search, search by type, and word search with predictive text, making it easier for students to find what they need. They can browse through a selection of cover images, check whether a resource is available, and see where to find it in the library. Important information about resources is highlighted to grab students’ attention.
Orbit also encourages reading by providing book reviews, new book lists, and easy access to e-resources like eBooks and ClickView, fostering a more engaging and interactive library experience.
Bert Oldfield Public School Library – Book Borrowing & Overdue Process
At the end of each term, Mrs. Howard, the Teacher in the Library, will send home a notice detailing any overdue books your child has. This notice will include the following information:
- The number of times the overdue notice has been issued/printed.
- The cost of the book/s.
If you are unable to locate the overdue book(s), please make a payment for the book(s) at the school office. Be sure to bring the notice with you to pass along to the library. Once the payment is made, the book will be removed from our database, and a replacement will be sourced by Mrs. Howard.
If you believe the book has already been returned, please contact Mrs. Howard. She will conduct a search to locate the book within the library or in your child’s classroom, as occasionally books may fall through the system. If the book cannot be located after 3 months, it will be the responsibility of the parents to cover the cost of the book(s).
Borrowing from Other Libraries:
If your child uses other libraries for borrowing, please double-check that the book has not been accidentally returned to the wrong library.
If you have any questions regarding overdue books or the library resources, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Howard. Thank you for your support in maintaining a well-organised and functional library at Bert Oldfield Public School.