Our Library
Rowville Secondary College prides itself on offering excellent resources in both print and digital to facilitate teaching and learning. There is a library at each campus serving the needs of students and teachers, and library staff are able to assist by providing information and resources. We are open from 8.00am to 4.00pm and students are encouraged to visit before and after school, and during recess and lunch.
The libraries are a welcoming space for independent and group study, research, and quiet reading. They also provide an opportunity for socialising with friends, group discussions, and playing games. During class time, teachers can send a small group of students to work in the library.
Resources
Printed
Fiction – We have a wide range of books which can be borrowed for 3 weeks and cover the following genres – Action & Adventure, Animals, Comedy, Crime & Mystery, Diary Stories, Fantasy, Friends & Family, Graphic Novels and Manga, History, Horror, Other Cultures, Quick Reads, Real Life, Romance, School Stories, Sci-Fi, Short Stories, Sport, Supernatural & Monsters, and War.
Non-Fiction – These books can be borrowed for 3 weeks and are arranged via subjects using Dewey. Non-fiction includes a wide range of Biographies.
Reference – These are available for use in the library only and include encyclopedias, dictionaries, and atlases.
Magazines – We subscribe to the following magazines, which can be borrowed for 1 week: East – Australian Golf Digest, Australian Tennis, Dance Australia, Good Reading, Inside Sport, Slam Basketball, and Women in Pop. West – Australian Geographic, Dirt Bike Australasia, Frankie, Inside Sport, The Victorian Writer
Online
We offer free online resources, including Encyclopedia Britannica and Echo, which are accessible from both school and home. Please speak to Library staff if you need login details.
- Britannica School
- Echo – understand, analyse and argue contemporary media issues.
- Curriculum support
Other online resources:
Click here to learn more about Echo Online & how it works.
Technology
Computers
Both libraries have a number of computers which can be used for study, or recreation during recess and lunch. Headphones can also be borrowed if needed.
Printing/Photocopying/Scanning
Library staff can help students to print, photocopy and scan their work using their student card or login details. Students can add credit to their account at the Office.
Printing and Photocopying Costs
Per page A4 A3
Black & White 5c 10c
Colour 40c 80c
Scanning is free of charge.
Activities
CLUBS
East – Book Club (Friday lunchtimes)
New members are welcome to join the Librarian and students to discuss books and socialise over a cup of tea. Each year the Book Club goes on an excursion to a literature event in the City.
West – Manga and Anime Club (Tuesday Lunchtimes)
The Librarian, International Student Project Officer and students talk about Manga books on the shelves and online, and watch Anime films and episodes. Bringing students together with a love of this genre leads to a relaxed cultural exchange.
East & West – Games Club (Thursday Lunchtimes)
Library staff set up and help with the rules and strategies of games. Favourites include chess, checkers, Monopoly, Game of Life, Cluedo, Connect Four and Uno. We introduce newcomers to other players and join in the games too.
Other clubs and activities
Library staff support teacher-run clubs and activities. We have hosted Dungeons and Dragons, Mindfulness, and Student Representative meetings.
EVENTS
Various events are held in the library, including Book Week where the whole school celebrates reading and writing with a week of events, including author visits, writing workshops, lunchtime activities and yummy food.
