Welcome & Bem Vindo!

Library Mission

The library aligns with LIS's mission by fostering equitable resource access and cultivating a welcoming learning environment. Our goal is to nurture an information-literate school community, fostering lifelong, independent learners and responsible citizens. Committed to diversity, we provide a broad range of reading materials to expose students to varied perspectives, contributing to their education and promoting empathy and understanding. We achieve this by:

• delivering exceptional information services.

• fostering a love of reading by providing a quality literature and reading programme.

• supporting the three IB programmes and the school’s Information Technology curriculum.

• promoting a stimulating environment that encourages inquiry, enrichment, self-direction and communication of ideas through print and non-print media.

Hours

• Day 0 - 8 from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

We have an open door policy in the Library.  Students may visit any time to check out books, find information, read, or create. Primary students have scheduled times for book exchange; however, they are more than welcome to visit the Library on other days during their lunch period. If students are coming from class then the teacher needs to have given the student permission to go to the Library.

Borrowing Privileges

• EY: 2 items

• Primary students: 3 items for personal reading, Secondary students: up to 5 items for personal reading + items needed for study

• Parents: 3 items, parent borrowing times are Monday and Wednesday from 7:30-8:15 am

• Loan period: Regular items – two weeks (with one possible renewal if needed)

• Automatic email reminders of overdue books are sent out weekly. In primary, reminders are sent to year 5 and 6 students as well as all parents.

• Please check the due date in the email. Dates follow the month/day/date format. If the item is not overdue, then log into your library account in Desitiny Discover using the GSS option and your LIS email, as you might be able to renew it. There are some circumstances when it's renewing the item is not possible, such as: 

  • • • It's a popular item with a waiting list and no available copies.

      • You have already renewed the item the maximum number of times.

The Library Team

• Linda Bréard – Secondary Teacher Librarian

• Margot Simonds - Primary Teacher Librarian

• Benvinda Daniel – Library Assistant

• Tito Kapenda – Library Assistant

Policies

The number of library items that students can borrow varies according to the student’s year level and if their Library account is in good standing.  Items are circulated for two weeks and may be renewed or returned before the due date. *Please note items may be renewed as long as no other patron has a hold on the item.

Depending on circumstances borrowing may be restricted if students have overdue, damaged or lost Library items. Overdue notices and/or fines for lost or damaged items are sent via email. Lost or damaged items incur a fine calculated at the cost of the item plus 40% postage and handling.

If library items are not returned, there are two options available for clearing the library account:

• Option one – Replace the item with exactly the same book that was lost – This is our preferred option.

• Option two – Pay for the cost of the lost item plus a 40% surcharge. An invoice for the lost or damaged item and information for the payment process is shared via email. 

Please note that we do not provide refunds, or return replacement items, if the lost item is found at a later date. You may either keep the original book or donate it to the library.