Students in year 8 fill the role for terms 1, 2, and 3, with year 7 taking the reigns in term 4. They then continue the following year as year 8 students.

Although the program is not a library initiative, the student helper is based in the library and is overseen by the library staff.

Participating in the Student Helper Program enables a contribution towards College community service.  Community service provides opportunities for students to:

• Develop a sense of responsibility
• Practice communication skills
• Gain experience in clerical and office administration work

The roster is a rolling one, moving through the pastoral classes. Each Pastoral teacher liases with the students to check their work schedules and commit to 2 periods that do not impact on assessments or pracs. Most students fill the role twice during the term 4 - term 3 time frame.

Whilst undertaking the role, students have the opportunity to do their own work when not delivering messages.

While some students are not confident and so are reluctant to participate, the library staff are both supportive and encouraging, and the general concensus is that the experience is an enjoyable one. Seeing the growth in confidence by all participants reinforces the positive aspects of the role.

The Library Team