Using the KRC

Opening Times:
​           Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 5.00pm. 
           Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm 
​           Exceptions are advertised in the daily messages

​ Student Behaviour Guidelines:
  • During lessons times, students wishing to come to the library without an accompanying teacher will require a signed permission slip.
  • No food, drinks or bags are allowed in the KRC.
  • Students must be considerate of other users at all times.
  • Senior School students timetabled for private study sessions must sign in and out at the circulation desk. External VET students must also sign in and out at the desk.
  • All classes must line up outside the KRC entrance and wait for their teacher before entering the KRC.
  • Students must obey the directions of the KRC staff at all times.

Borrowing:
  • Students may borrow a total of six items for a two week loan period.
  • The loan period on most items can be renewed three times.
  • All library materials must be checked out at the circulation desk.
  • When returning books, place them in the returns box at the circulation desk.
  • Students are held responsible for all library resources borrowed in their name. Lost or damaged resources must be paid for.
  • Students should receive an overdue notice three times before billing occurs.
  • Charges are reversed if item/s are returned within one month of billing and are in the same condition as they were borrowed. 
  • Come and see us if you have misplaced or damaged an item.
 
Printing:
  • Computer printouts and photocopying are charged to your Print Credit account. Print credit is updated each term. Additional credit can be purchased from the KRC circulation desk.
 
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Computers. iPads and phones:
  • At recess and lunch, students need to go to the circulation desk to be directed to the appropriate library space to suit their needs.
  • Before and after school, during lunch and recess and at other approved times throughout the year, students may use desktop computers.
  • iPads and phones may be used for recreational purposes before and after school - only school approved games.
  • During school hours, iPads and computers are to be used for school work only - phones not to be used at all.
  • Students must abide by the Responsible ICT Usage procedure (see link) to which they subscribe as members of the St Patrick’s College community. 
  • Students are to report any computer malfunction to the KRC staff.
 
eResources:
  • The KRC offers a range of resources electronically. You can borrow eBooks, Audiobooks and access a range of online databases.