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PressReader Home Access – New Instructions
IF YOU HAVE NEVER USED PRESSREADER BEFORE... Access Pressreader through Veracross, and click on the Sign-in link on the top right-hand corner of the site Select the Library or Group sign-in option 3. Type NIST in the search bar and click on NIST Libraries from the...
Digital Resources – Home Access
Welcome back to the new School Year, 2021-22 at NIST Secondary Library. I am very disappointed that we aren't able to start the year on campus, but I am happy that we are able to support you with a range of new and familiar digital resources. First I would like to...
Secondary Library End of Year post – June 2021
This year we celebrated Virtual Book Week, 17-21 May 2021. Students and staff participated in a range of activities and enjoyed a light hearted celebration of 'Reading' and all things 'BOOKS'! Activities included: A range of Kahoots testing opur knowledge of books and...
How to place books on hold using the Destiny Library catalogue.
Placing books on holds ensures that you never miss out on your favourite books even if it is currently checked out. Please note, for this system to work everyone needs to return their books on time so please return any library books you have as soon as possible. Log...
Can I return books to the NIST libraries during COVID-19 restrictions?
Yes. Leave books in the Library Returns Box near the NIST security turnstiles. These books will go directly into quarantine before becoming available for checkout. During "Drive Through Library" pickup times, please remain in your car and pass book returns to library...
Can we stay in the library after closing time?
MLC Elementary Library : No, the doors are closed and locked at closing time. Secondary Library : Yes, the library space is open until 6pm. Please follow regular library behaviour agreements and if you want to borrow a book you can use the self-checkout...
Can I recommend books for the library to purchase?
Absolutely YES. We love to get suggestions from everyone. You can contact with our teacher librarians directly or you can [CLICK HERE] to recommend a book.
I would like to borrow books for my class or my teacher, can I check them out in my classroom or teacher’s account?
No. Normally, your teacher will bring students to borrow book for the class. Occasionally your teacher has emailed the librarians and made arrangements to check out books for the class. In this situation, students can take books for their classroom.
If my account has some overdue, could I still borrow books?
No. If you really need the book for your study, please meet with a librarian to discuss options. If we check your borrowing history and you rarely have overdue books, then we can at times be more lenient.
My account has some overdue books, can I borrow on my parent’s account?
No. If you have overdue books on your account, you need to return these before borrowing more books.
