OSC Library
LIBRARY NEWS !!!
WE HAVE NEW RESOURCES FROM INFOBASE.
THESE DATABASES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE SCHOOL LIBRARY CATALOG ON THE OSC WEBSITE VIA THE STUDENT INTRANET.
CONTACT THE SECONDARY SCHOOL LIBRARIAN FOR THE PASSWORD.
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Some News Updates from the Library. ...
Wish you all a restful summer and a safe journey for those who are travelling overseas.
This is to let you know that we have collated a choice board of e-resources for your home use during summer. It has a variety of e-resources from databases to encyclopedias, and e-book libraries. Sora (overdrive) is a new resource for Primary School, where we have a personalized collection for the school. We are planning to update it with e-books suitable for all ages very soon, so that you have access to a summer reading collection.
Happy Holidays to all.
Stay safe!
From the Primary Librarians.
How Can You Use the Primary Library During the DLP?
Primary Library continues to support our gecko families to continue the passion for reading. We also continue to support children with their research during DLP.
Librarians connect with every class weekly for live reading or post information literacy skills lessons on Seesaw.
Following are the ways that students can access library resources for reading and research:
OSC library catalog : When you click on this link it takes you to this landing page.
You can access the OSC Library Catalogue in two ways, one is to use the common username and the password in the text box, or your child can sign in with google that takes them to his/her account.
In the catalogue, primary students can access the Gecko Portal to check the book collection or the Primary Databases to access electronic databases for research or e-books.
Students from Grades 3-5 can request for one fiction and one non-fiction on a google sheet which we have provided for the students through Seesaw. Librarians will pack the books every Friday and will make them available for collection at the gate after 3.00pm. Similarly, library books can be returned to the gate as a package, with your child’s name to the school gate.
Students also can check the books outstanding in their name by clicking on the little ribbon sign on the top black panel and then click on my profile.
Let us stay united in adversity
Ms. Sureshnie & Ms. Shyamie
Library Team
SORA BY OVERDRIVE
ATTENTION GECKO READERS
We have a new reading app for you!!
Students and staff can now log into Sora using the instructions below.
Go to https://soraapp.com or on the downloaded Sora App (available for iOS and Android)
Choose “find my school” or type in the school name.
Sign in using the credentials you’ve set up through Google.
We have eBooks and audiobooks available for your reading and listening pleasure.
If you have access to your library in your home country, it can be easily added to the Sora app list of libraries.
NEW eBOOKS AND AUDIOOBOOKS AVAILABLE ON SORA FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS
NEW eBOOKS AND AUDIO BOOKS AVAILABLE ON SORA FOR PRIMARY STUDENTS
HOW TO ACCESS THE SECONDARY LIBRARY DURING DLP
Ms. Lockwood and Ms. Gayani work in close collaboration with students and teachers in supporting teachers and students during DLP either through providing resources , help with research or making reading materials accessible. We make subscription databases available for finding reliable and authoritative source of information to support units of study which are used both in research and planning of units via the school library catalog.
To request print resources do fill up the form below, we will notify you via email when your book is available for pick up at the school main gate. We are available on Google Meet daily to answer any questions from students and teachers.
BELOW ARE SOME OF THE DATABASES AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT RESEARCH.
ACCESS TO ALL OSC's SUBCRIBTION IS AVAILABLE ON THE LIBRARY CATALOG-INFINITI
SIRS DISCOVERER
SUITABLE FOR GRADES 6-9 FOR ALL SUBJECTS
PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES FROM SCHOLARLY JOURNAL SUITABLE FOR GRADES 9 AND UP
REFERENCE DATABASE SUITABLE FOR ALL GRADE LEVEL
NYT - Newspaper accessible via your school email.
DO YOU WANT TO HELP A LOCAL SCHOOL BUILD A LIBRARY?
We are seeking sponsorship to help rebuild the library cum literature center at Vidayaloka Vidyalaya School in Hokandara. We accept any monetary donation to help finish the construction of this building. Do let us know if you are interested in donating to this worthy cause, any amount is appreciated.
Help us build a library
