About+the+library

=Vision=

The Shanghai Singapore International School Library Media Program is the focal point of the development of lifelong learners with the knowledge and skills to be successful in and out the classroom now and in the future.

=Mission=

The mission of the Shanghai Singapore International School Library Program is to help cultivate students that have a true passion for life and love for learning. The SSIS library Program in conjunction with all faculty members will provide a holistic, well-balanced education, within a caring and nurturing environment to create resourceful, confident, caring, ethical and independent learners that are and will continue to be highly contributing members of society.

= Philosophy =

The Shanghai Singapore International School library Media Program is based on real-life learning experiences in an open, risk-free setting where students feel safe (emotionally, socially and physically) in order to help them reach their full potential as learners and people. By creating information and technologically literate students, and challenging them to be thoughtful, ethical and knowledgeable users of information, in conjunction with developing their analytical and communication skills; SSIS students will become creative problem solvers and critical thinkers armed with the necessary tools to be productive and proactive members of our global society. Additionally, the SSIS Library Media Program is based on the premisethat students should become life-long readers for both enjoyment and the gaining of knowledge which will enrich not only their lives but the lives of others around them.

=Opening hours=

Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm

=Location=

4/F, Block F
 * __Nursery-G2 Library:__**

__**G3-G12 Library:**__ 1/F, E015

=Policies=

__**Loan Privileges:**__

 * = Grade ||= Maximum of books ||= Period ||
 * = Nursery-K2 ||=  ||= 14 days ||
 * = G1-2 ||= 3 ||= 14 days ||
 * = G3-12 ||= 3 ||= 14 days ||

**__Rewewal of books:__**
Each student can renew books once only for another 14 days:

- on or before the dure date in person with the student library card.

- on condition the books are not on reservation list.

__**Reservation of books:**__
Each studnet may reserve books on the Reservation Form. Reserved books are held for 3 days. Reservation privileges are as follows

- Nursery-G6 students may reserve 1 book at one time

- G7-G10 students may reserve up to 2 books at any one time

- G11-G12 students may reserve up to 3 books at any one time

**__Lost books/ damaged library materials:__**
For every book lost or damaged, the student is liable to - fines of twice its cost price. OR

- an EXACTLY same book as the one lost/ damaged

**__Leaving the school:__**
Students must return all library books when leaving the school. The school report card will be withheld if outstanding fines and liabilities are not settled in full.

=Staff and Contact Information=

Head Librarian
Ms. Kyoung Hee You Tel: 6221-3402 Email: kyoung_hee_you@ssis.asia

Library Staff (1/F)
Ms. Xiaobing Zheng Tel: 6221-7328 Email: zheng_xiao_bing@ssis.asia ||
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Ms. Jane Li Tel: 6221-7328 Email: li_qing@ssis.asia || Mr. Jenson Sheng Tel: 6221-6912 Email: sheng_wen_liang@ssis.asia || Ms. Elly Liu Tel:6221-6912 Email: liu_yu_ping@ssis.asia ||
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Library Staff (4/F)
Ms. YoYo Cai Tel: 6221-2393 Email: cai_yun@ssis.asia