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The Harbig Library is situated in the centre of the school over two floors and is always the hub of activity. Open for the entire school day (including before school, lunchtime and after school), the library provides opportunities for a range of experiences for the boys and staff.

Aimed at supporting and enhancing the classroom programs it comprises:

A collection of non fiction and fiction books
A class set of desk top Mac computers with a comprehensive selection of software and internet access (shared with the ICT department)
Support materials for classrooms e.g. charts, posters, teachers reference books
Relaxation areas to curl up with a book, puppet or magazine
A selection of indoor games to challenge the mind
A state of the art cataloguing and retrieval system (linked with the Senior School Library)
A collection of DVDs
Two interactive whiteboards (one downstairs and one upstairs) for hands on learning

The teaching and learning practices in the library lessons encourage the boys to:

Foster a love and use of literature for a variety of purposes
Use literature to stimulate and motivate the desire to read a wider variety of material
Identify and study the various genres relating to literature
Identify the characteristics of specific authors and their contribution to literature
Participate in workshops with visiting authors and illustrators
Develop reading and writing skills to assist with their academic progress
Develop the information literacy process, i.e. defining, locating, selecting, processing, creating and evaluation strategies
Develop strategies to assist with assignments and homework
Use correct procedure with referenced material, e.g. bibliography
Develop a discerning attitude towards the use of the internet within education and society

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