Library

The Keilor Downs College Library provides:

• a richly resourced learning environment
• a dedicated learning area and separate quiet study room for VCE students
• dynamic learning areas and curriculum resources of the highset standard
• flexible and spacious spaces including a reading area with comfortable chairs
• collaborative learning areas with networked desktop computers.
• before and after school access.

Online Resources

Student access to a broad range of online resources including links to databases, world book encyclopedia, book clubs and curriculum support materials.

Library Links 

• INFINITI Library Catalogue
• Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge
• NewsBank
• World Book
• eBooks @ Wheelers
• ERGO: Research Resource Results
• Referencing Generator
• ABC Education website
• The Age
• TROVE
• BITS – Audio Books
• State Library Victoria
• Brimbank Library
• Herald Sun News
• Scholarships to Study Abroad

Printers/Photocopiers

Black & white and colour printers, photocopiers and scanners.

Research Collection

A range of non-fiction books focusing on student curriculum research topics.

Reading Collections

Reading collections include:

• Main collection: a wide range of novels for different interests and reading skills;
• 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:

• Monday to Thursday: 8.00am–4.00pm
• Friday: 8.00am–3.30pm

This includes before school, recess, lunchtime and after school.

A Community Facility

The college library is a central learning facility which supports college community forums including hosting authors, speakers, VCE study lectures, careers forums.