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MISSION

We aim to support the College ethos to ‘step forth with courage’ by leading and enriching innovation that exceeds expectations.  

We work collaboratively to meet challenging goals and promote lifelong learning by empowering a love for reading, a passion for inquiry and a zest for innovation with technology.  

We are future focused with an aim of providing resources and services that meet curriculum needs, support and celebrate Jewish life and are inclusive of all learning types and support all learners.  

We embrace and celebrate the diversity of our students, staff and wider community and provide a sanctuary to support student wellbeing. 

LIBRARY VISION

To inspire a love for learning, reading, inquiry and innovation. 

See drop down tab from Home tab for access to A-Z Databases

Access Full Catalogue of Gale eBooks titles

Bialik Library acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of Country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present.

We respectfully acknowledge the role that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to play in shaping Australia’s democracy.

Britannica Schools is a database brought to you by Encyclopedia Britannica. It has resources appropriate for students in Early primary, Primary and Middle school.

NEW LIBRARY CATALOGUE

Bialik Library has an exciting new Library Catalogue.

For students in the ELC and Primary school, click on Orbit.

For students in the Middle and Senior schools, click on Oliver.

Log in with your school email address and school password
(teachers and students year 6-12)


 

For  helpful tutorials, click on the image above.

Wheelers ePlatform

Log in using your Bialik email address and password to begin.
OR
download the iPad app to read Wheelers eBooks on your device

 BorrowBox - eBooks and eAudio Books 
Prep - Year 12 titles available
Log in details require your Library number (student or staff ID & school password)
May also require your school/staff email address 

Story Box Library was created for children to view stories by local authors and illustrators, being read aloud by fantastic, predominantly Australian storytellers

It is now available to all Bialik students in the ELC and Primary school.

Click on the image above and log in using the following details:

Username: Bialik

Password: Shalom

REDeLEARN also have integrated eBooks onto their Platform.

Have a look they are fantastic. 

Divided into two key areas K-2 & 2-6.

Log in using Bialik as your username and Learn as your Password.

We stongly encourage our VCE students and staff to join the State Library of Victoria

Why join?

• Membership is for one year and free if you are a resident of Victoria
• Allows access to a huge range of online databases and eResources for every subject area as well as access to music and audio files
• Easy to join - online within seconds.

Check out the eResources available including, but not limited to:

Loan Period:
ELC: 1 week
Primary: 2 weeks 
Middle and Senior Students: 4 weeks
Staff: 5 weeks 
 

FOOD FREE: Help keep our library clean and tidy by eating outside. Drink bottles permitted and tea / coffee for staff & senior students only

MOBILE PHONES:  Mobile phones are not to be seen or used in the Library.

BAGS:  Bags are to be kept in the locker bays near the entrance to the Library Hub

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Contact Bialik LIbrary Staff : library@bialik.vic.edu.au

Use APA 7th Ed. Referencing for all subjects (except History) by clicking on this link. 

Use Harvard Referencing for History by clicking on this link.

If you are having difficulties accessing this tool please contact the library.

School Information sheets available via this link