At St Brigid’s, Marrickville our school library is a hub of learning,
where students are keen to discover the latest in information technology and the
benefits of engaging with reading.
Our library used to be inside a building, but the walls of
this building are now opening wide. Through
our Oliver OPAC, we are able to access quality weblinks, connecting us with
places and people all over the world.
Today we moved even further into the 21st century,
when we went “Live with OverDrive”. We now have access to eBooks 24/7 – every
day of the year – during school terms and during holidays. These eBooks can be
read on our iPads, laptops and desktops. It is now possible to change the font
size, page colour and line spacing of text, allowing our students to tailor the
print to their own preference.
Are we excited? We certainly are!
We’ve been waiting for OverDrive for many months now, with
the excitement building each week. And it’s not just the students who are
excited, it’s also our teachers, support staff and parents.
eBooks here we come!
