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School Library Media Centre
School Library Media Centre
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What is a Library? A Library is an organized collection of books and other materials. The Library or School Library Media Centre (SLMC) is the centre for obtaining information exploring and expanding your understanding of facts.
Who Can Help me Retrieve Information?
SLMC Staff are here to ensure and improve numeracy and literacy skills through the provision of the aforementioned services and specialized programmes to meet your curriculum and information needs.
How is Material in Our SLMC Arranged?
The SLMC is organized using the Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDC). All Fiction books are arranged by the first 3 letters of the authors last name. Non Fiction books are arranged by numbers which follow a range of subject classifications as seen below together with letters i.e. the first 3 letters of the author's last name to identify a work of fiction from non-fiction you can look on the spine's label or Call number - for the aforementioned data.
The Dewy Decimal Classification System (DDC)
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SLMC Guidelines
Remember the SLMC is a place of Learning
Form 1 to 5 students require written permission from the Principal, Vice-Principal or Dean in order to use the facility during class periods.
Silence must be maintained at all times in all areas of the Library.
All School rules are in effect in the SLMC.
Eating and Drinking (including bottled water and chewing gum) are not permitted in the SLMC.
Unauthorized removal of library items is deemed as theft.
Library furniture may not be rearranged.
Damaged to and or loss of materials and failure to return materials on time will result in charges incurred.
Loitering and cell phone use in and around the SLMC is not permitted.
SLMC Users must be courteous and respectful at all times.
A teacher is required to accompany student when it is an entire class.
The Library will be closed during Mosque period.
Persons disobeying the SLMC' rules and guidelines will be asked to leave immediately.
Upon entering all bags are to be placed on the shelves provided, and collected upon leaving the library.
Ensure you have all your belongings before leaving the SLMC.
DISCLAIMER:
The School Library Media Centre (SLMC) will not be held liable for loss of any personal property
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SLMC Helpful Tips
The SLMC’s aim is to provide a safe, secure, friendly environment conducive to learning. We are here to provide easy access to reliable and relevant information and materials.
The SLMC’s aim is to provide a safe, secure, friendly environment conducive to learning. We are here to provide easy access to reliable and relevant information and materials.
Policies
Book Loans Policy
We need your partnership in ensuring the knowledge exchange is a timely, accurate and relevant and one. Ensure you are:
Photocopying Policy
The Venda card Photocopying Machine allows for self– services copying.
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Computer /Internet Policy
Printing Policy
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