Staff Services at Petersham College Library

Services for class groups

Library tours
A basic introduction to the library offered to class groups by appointment.

Assignment-based workshops
Facilitated to class groups to help students with specific assignments or information literacy needs.

DET Portal Access for students
Enables students to access their student records and see their results.

Special services for teachers

Special Reserve
This collection provides convenient way to allow your students to use ephemeral or uncommon materials. These can include journals, high demand or scarce resources or even your own books.

Inter-library Loans
Requests for resources from other TAFE libraries for course-related materials.
Please visit the Library Information Desk or contact the Inter-Library Loans Officer on 9335 2680.

Electronic Equipment
The library has a range of electronic equipment, including data projectors, laptops and DVD players that can be borrowed by staff. 

New equipment includes an eBeam and an eResources kit which includes an iPod and digital camera.

Training/information sessions in using this equipment is organised regularly in the library or during staff meetings.

Library Liaison
Library staff are each responsible for collection development of specific subject areas and will assist with your resources needs. Please contact the library.

Internet and Database Searching
Join a group of colleagues to discuss new directions in using the Internet for research. Includes:

• searching the Internet effectively
• using search engines
• using online databases
• evaluating online information

These sessions are usually held in non-teaching periods. Individual training can be accommodated too. Please contact the library to request a session.