Research and study centre
The Nirimba Senior College Library (NSCL) is at the heart of teaching and learning at Wyndham College. It is a shared facility with St John Paul II Catholic College and provides a place of enrichment for both of the school communites.
The library features advanced digital technologies including plasma television screens, desktop computers, laptops and large interactive touch screen panels.
Wyndham is a reading community and the library provides a wonderfully-varied collection of fiction and literature that stimulates students to read widely.
The fiction and extensive non-fiction collections are complemented by a technology-rich environment that provides access to sophisticated databases and online resources.
Staff members work hard to equip the students with advanced information skills so that they will become lifelong learners. The library is the busy hub of school life. And even when the lights are turned out the libraries are still working, providing on-line material to the school community through remote access to the library catalogue.
Opening hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 7:45am - 3:15pm
- Friday: 7:45am - 2:15pm.
CHANGES TO LIBRARY OPERATIONS FROM 16 MARCH
Nirimba Senior College Library is taking several actions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff and students in response to the Australian Government recommendations about COVID-19.
The Library will take measures to de-intensify the use of spaces by limiting the number of visitors to under 100 in the library, at any one time. Students may be asked to delay your entry to the library.
We have increased cleaning schedules through the library.
There will be reduced numbers allowed in student Group Study Rooms.
The Nirimba Library Precinct Agreement with WSU is currently suspended.
Social distancing:
Library staff will be observing the social distancing recommendations and encourage all library visitors to do so to ensure their own health and to avoid putting others at risk. Please maintain the recommended social distancing space of 1.5m when interacting with a Library staff member or other students.
You will see new signage on some library computers and facilities which enables the implementation of social distancing.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work together through this unprecedented situation.
NSCL - Mission Statement
The Nirimba Senior College Library (NSCL) is a welcoming, dynamic, inspiring and respectful community which complements and supports Wyndham College staff and students.
The library provides students the opportunity for creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking. The library aims to support teachers in developing critical and creative thinking, ethical, intercultural, personal and social capabilities of students.
The NSCL supports and enables the schools strategic plan and directions (2018 – 2020)
- Quality educational practices
- Leading, learning and connecting
- Holistic development of students.
The NSCL:
•Recognises that student leaning needs are central and it will provide enrichment to classroom learning
•Fosters and pursues excellence
•Provides a variety of teaching and learning spaces that are consistent and accessible
•Is professionally staffed
•Encourages innovation, is flexible and dynamic
Students can expect the NSCL to be:
•A place to exchange ideas and access knowledge both physical and virtual
•A consistent, supportive and productive study environment to support their learning
Goal
By 2025 the NSCL library will continue to be an essential partner in learning at Wyndham College, have a physical and virtual presence available for all users and embrace change.
A copy of the strategic plan for the Library can be viewed here.
