Library

8:30am - 4:00pm Monday to Thursday

8:30am - 3:30pm Friday

Dickson College Library holds an extensive collection of resources supporting curriculum areas and reading interests. Our teacher librarians help students access multiple sources of information within and beyond the college library, supporting students with research, referencing and assignment writing skills.

Dickson College Library website

https://tinyurl.com/dicksoncollegelibrary

Useful websites & online research links
Bibliography and referencing guides
Essay and report writing guides
Information on academic integrity and copyright

Resources

Graphic novels, fantasy, science fiction, crime fiction, contemporary fiction, picture books, easy readers
Interesting and useful nonfiction and reference material
eBooks – a growing collection
DVD collection – films and documentaries
ClickView online video delivery system – curriculum-related programs, available on all devices

Computers

Wi-Fi – Chromebooks and personal devices
Access to Oliver, the library catalogue – available from anywhere via the Digital Backpack
Access to Weblinks, eNotes, SLASA Online Referencing Generator (Harvard and APA)
Library Google Classroom available for assignment proofreading, enquiries, and queries

Teacher librarians can help you with:

Essays and other assessment tasks
Research skills – finding great resources
Information literacy, multiliteracies and guided inquiry
Referencing and bibliographies
Library orientations and e-learning sessions