The Keilor Downs College Library Provides:

JUNIOR AND VCE STUDY AREAS

 A Dedicated Study Area for VCE students

 2 Research Areas for students 7-10

 A spacious reading area

COMPUTERS

50 networked computers with:

Internet                                   Free Education Channel Websites      On-line encyclopaedias

On-line newspapers                On-line reference links                       Multimedia software

Desk top Publishing                 Email accounts                                    Library Search screens

Access to teaching & learning resources via the College intranet   

PRINTERS/PHOTOCOPIERS

Black & white and colour printers and photocopiers and Scanners

RESEARCH COLLECTION

A range of non-fiction books focussing on student research topics 7-12

READING

The KDC library promotes literacy and reading skills to last a lifetime:

Keilor Downs College leads the Western Metropolitan Secondary Schools with the highest number of students completing the Premier’s Reading Challenge (2006-2008).

Reading Collections include:

    The main collection:  a wide range of novels for different interests and reading skills

   The Reading Challenge Collection

   High Interest Collection: graphic novels, recreational reading & picture books

    Literature Collection: including classics and current prize winning authors to

extend the mind and satisfy the most avid reader.

Library Hours

The library is open from 8.25am -4.15pm Monday –Thursday; & Friday: 8.25 am – 3.30pm

Before School, Recess, Lunchtime and After School

    Activities in the junior section of the library include: study and homework, reading,

book club, computers, passive games and chess club.

   VCE students have access to the VCE study area and library resources for private

study periods and during extra curriculum hours.

Our Staff

As well as offering a high level of ongoing support to students with research tasks, locating reading resources and using library computers and equipment, our teacher librarians offer expertise in teaching areas including English Literature, English, IT, Multimedia, Science and Art.

A Community Facility

The KDC library is a central learning facility which supports College community forums including hosting authors, speakers, VCE study lectures, careers forums, and art shows.