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The library and the librarians
Q: What is the library for?
A: The library is one of the school’s main hub. The library’s role is to encourage reading, and to help you with your researchs. It is also a space where you can work or relax.
Q: How can the librarians help me?
A: Librarians are specialists of information. Anything that can be coded in a way or another (text, sound, images etc.) is information. Whether you are looking for something to read out of interested, for your own pleasure (a fiction book or a comic book) or something that you need for work (a science book, an academic article or statistical data), it is information just the same.
The roles of the librarians are:
1. to make information available, by:
a/ building and maintaining a library collection (physical and digital) that is as close as possible of the library users desires and needs.
b/ providing access to any document that is not already part of these collections, on request.
2. to help users with their researchs, and to help them developping the skills that will eventually allow them to become independent researchers. This includes learning how to discover and how to evaluate information.
3. to help users using information with honesty. This implies learning what referencing is, how it is done, and how it relates to plagiarism.
Q: Who works in the library?
A: Mr. Frederic. Duchêne, Mrs Camille Mussi and Mrs. Sana Qazi. We also have volunteer students.
Q: When are the librarians available?
A: There is always at least one librarian or assistant librarian avalaible in the library. Our priority will always go to students, and we are by default always available to answer your questions.
You may also contact us at: library. sec . cha @ ecolint . ch
Q: When is the library open?
A: Monday – Friday: 7:30 – 16:45 (16:00 on Friday).
General guidelines
Q: Can I have food, drinks, or sweets in the library?
A: No. But water bottles are tolerated.
Q: Am I allowed to make a phone call inside the library?
A: Mobile phones should not bee seen on the campus. We’ll confiscate them for the day if necessary.
Q: Should I speak in a low voice in the library?
A: No. The library is not a silent library. Nevertheless, you are expected to adjust you level of noise to the atmosphere of the place, depending on how many students are present. The library is naturally a noisy place during break time when it is not unusual to have 200 students at the same time, but it has to be more quiet during lesson time. Priority will always be given to students who have work to do. You are therefore expected to help maintaining a quiet atmosphere if necessary.
Q: What do I do if I wish to work with a group of friends?
A: You can freely use one of the small seminar rooms; if the door is locked, then the room is probably booked for a class or an exam and it cannot be used.
Circulation
Q: How many items (books, magazines, Graphic novels, DVDs, etc.) can I have out?
A: There is no limit. You can take what you need.
Q: For how long can I check out books (or anything else)?
A: Books can be checked out for three weeks. You may renew a book if no one has reserved it.
Q: How do I know if the library has the book I’m looking for?
A: You must consult our online catalogue (see below).
Q: What if another user has the title I want?
A: You can put in a reservation for it at the issue desk, from the online catalogue (see below), or by email. As soon as the item is available, we’ll put aside for you and you’ll be informed by email.
Q: The book or article I need is not in the catalogue, what can I do?
A: Fill a recommendation form online, or request it by email,. You may also ask us directly at the desk. Our policy is to fulfill all the book or article requests we get, either in electronic or print format, and by any mean necessary (purchase, rent, etc.). Our current statifaction rate is close to 99%, so don’t hesitate to ask.
Q: What do I do with books I take off the shelf but don’t want to check out?
A: If you take books off the shelf, please do not put them back. Leave them on a table or at the issue desk.
Using the Library Catalogue
Q: How can I access the library catalogue?
A: You can either use one of the five dedicated computers (OPACS) in the library, or the following address from your own computer: https://ecolint.mlasolutions.com/CHASEC.aspx
Overdue / Lost Materials
Q: What if I do not return an item on time?
A: We send overdue reminders every Monday (by email to your school email address ( [First Name].[Last Name]@learning.ecolint.ch). These are only sent for your information and it is your responsibility to bring back your loans on time, even if you haven’t received a reminder.
Q: Uh, what if my loan is very overdue?
A: Items that are more than 28 days overdue are subject to an overdue fine. Fines are calulcated at the rate of Sfr. 0.20 per overdue day and per book, from the first overdue day.
Q: What happens if I lose or damage a book or a media?
A: You will be charged the replacement cost of lost or damaged materials plus an administrative charge of 5 francs . If you find it in good condition not long after you’ve paid for it, we will refund your money.
Q: Can I have it charged to my school account?
A: No, it must be paid in cash directly to the library staff.
Online resources
Q: Are the Library Catalogue and Website available from home?
A: Yes, the online library resources are available from my.ecolint.ch, Library icon. The La Chat Secondary Library blog is available at icebean.live/chasec
Q: Does the library subscribe to any online resources?
A: Yes, we provide access to one of the large online collection in the World (for a secondary school). We currently offer the following resrocues: EBSCO, JSTOR, Europresse, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Universalis, EDUMEDIA Science, Herodote, Histoire à la Carte, Hodder Magazines, AAAS Science, Newsbank and World Book Online.
Q: Can I simultaneously search several resources at once?
A: Yes. This is called Ecolint Discovery service. From a single search box, you can search ou library catalogues as well as most of our online resources, including EBSCO, JStor, Worldbook, Britannica and many more.
Q: Can I access these resources from home?
A: Yes, access is automatic from my.ecolint.ch, library icon. No password is generally required.
Computers
Q: I forgot my computer at home.
A: We have 12 laptop computers that students can borrow for the day. Please ask the librarians at the issue desk.
Multifunction printer
Q: Where are the printer/photocopying machines (multifunction printers)?
A: Next to the issue desk, inside the library.
Q: How can I print?
A: You must send your work to the printer by email, as an attachment (pdf). The address is mobile.print@ecolint.ch. You can then log into the printer using your ID card. You can add money to your account using the machine that is located on the landing, in front of the library. Or you can use the cashless portal.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: A4, B&W: 0.15 Sfr. / page.
A4, Colour: 0.75 Sfr.
A3, B&W: 0.30 Sfr.
A3, Colour: 1.00 Sfr.
Q: I tried to print, but nothing came out of the printer.
A: Do you have enough money loaded in your card? In doubt, please ask the librarians.
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