Libraries have traditionally been favourite places to study and work and Forster Public School library is no exception.
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In fact, Forster Public School library, is reinventing itself as technology explodes and content becomes more accessible online and its role becomes less about housing books and more about connecting learners and constructing knowledge.
Library space has been adjusted to create an environment for collaboration and knowledge co-construction.
New computer technology has enabled learners better access to knowledge making our school library not just an archive of books but a living, breathing, learning environment.
Enjoying books in the new K-2 area are, Archie Connors, Jemma Blamey, Olivia Harris and Mason Potter- Bolt.
Librarian, Ms Eggins signing out books for Indee Cockeram and Milty Murray using the new computer system named Oliver.
Community helpers are very valuable. Helen Fletcher shelving books and is affectionately known as Forster Public School's Guardian Ange.
Gracie Pollock-Digges and Archie Connors making use of technology using the bank of computers available in the library.
The new search engine, called Orbit is making library learning a better experience for all children including Archie Connors and Olivia Harris who are proudly displaying their library bags and waiting to search for a favourite book.
