Welcome to the Veterinary Medicine High

School Library !

Library Staff:Library Staff:Mrs. Penyashka – Librarian

Library Library Hours:Hours:

Monday/Friday8:30 am - 3:30

pm

Library missionto provide a safe and nurturing

environment for students and staff where they can develop the essential skills needed to navigate the rapidly evolving information landscape of the 21st century.

to help students become lifelong readers, enthusiastic learners, and competent researchers who know how to find the information they need and use it well.

to provide a wide range of good quality books and other learning resources to support the curriculum needs of all pupils and teachers.

organizing activities that encourage cultural and social awareness and sensitivity;

School Librarian Selecting, purchasing and

processing resources Keeping resources accessible to all

users Introduces texts to pupils and

teachers Increases pupils’ enjoyment of

reading Encourages wider reading Stimulates writing skills Encourages creative thinking Celebrates cultural diversity Work very closely with all teachers to decide on which stock should be replaced annually.

Library Expectations

Be considerate and respectfulNo food or drink is allowed in the

libraryClean up your work area/take all

your belongings with youShould be quietNo IPODs, MP3 players,

cell phones, etc., as per school policy

Using the LibraryPrimary users: Students

Ages: 16-19 Education levels: grades 9th-12th

Occupations: Students Numbers: 200 Reasons for use: Class units, class research, recreation

Secondary users: Teachers Ages: 37-60 (approximately) Education levels: B.A. to

M.A. Occupations: Teachers Number:18

Using the Library

Using the LibraryOccasional users:

Administration, support staff, former students, agricultural specialists

Ages: 30-60 (approximately) Education levels: High School to M.A.

Occupations: Administration, clerical, janitorial, general work force Reasons: Reference, papers

School Library Collection

Our collection has approximately 11,550 volumes (8550 of them fiction or non-fiction books, 3000 volumes of specialized literature.

Each book has its own section and is arranged by clear shelf and bay guidance.

Other formats

The library also collects periodicals, newspapers, audio cassettes, videotapes, computer software, audio and digital CD-ROMs and DVDs.

Checking Materials Out

Loan period is 2 weeks. Material can be renewed (you must

have the item with you to do this), if necessary.

If a book is lost or damaged while on loan, the replacement cost will be charged accordingly.No additional checkouts will be allowed if a student has any items overdue by more than 2 weeks.

New Books Display

New books recently acquired by the library are displayed.

In different sections, grouped by fiction and nonfiction.

Fiction & Nonfiction Section

Arranged alphabetically by author’s last name.

Specialized literature section

The specialized literature is in the field of veterinary medicine, stock-breeding and tourism.

ReferenceReference

Encyclopedias Dictionaries

These books do not circulate so that they are always available for use! There are 2 sections of shelving for Reference books..

AlmanacsAtlases

Magazines & Magazines & NewspapersNewspapers

Numerous magazine & newspapers subscriptions for specialized subjects.

Back issues of magazines may be checked out, but not the current issues.

Reading Club

Printing in the LibraryPrinting in the LibraryThe school librarian may print all kind of

documents and articles that students ask for.

Suggestions Welcome!Suggestions Welcome!You can suggest a book for

purchase, just tell Mrs. Penyashka.

Other ideas for improvements to the library are always welcome.

Thank youThank you

for your attentionfor your attention !!! !!!

‘This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.’