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Study Skills Library Assessment

Print this and do the vocabulary preparation before you listen to Patricia's podcast.

Vocabulary Preparation
Match the red words to the green meanings :

catalogue, borrow, items, renew, chute,
overdue, fine, CD-ROM

• To extend the borrowing time renew
  

• Books/video tapes/cassettes/CDs items
  

• Box where you can leave the books after hours (when the library is closed) chute
  

• List of all the books in the library catalogue
  

• Money you have to pay if returning a book late fine
  

• To take a book home for a short period of time and return it later borrow
  

• Disk with sound, images and text CD-ROM
  

• It had to be returned, but you haven’t done it yet overdue
  

Listen to Patricia’s Podcast (Sydney’s People Podcast) or take part in a class library tour before you answer the questions below.

1. Who can borrow from the TAFE library? TAFE students
2. What do you need to bring to join in? The TAFE card is also library card.
3.How many items (things: books, videos, etc) can you borrow? 10 items.
4.What is included in print items?Books and magazines.
5. How long can you borrow books for? 2 weeks.
6.How long can you borrow videos for? 1 week.
7.What happens if you want them for a longer time? You can renew.
8.How can you renew books or other library items? Just ring.
9.How many times can you renew items? Twice.
11.Can you search the library catalogue from home? Yes.
12. Can you return books after-hours? No.
13.When is the library open? 9:00--8:00.
14.How can you make photocopies or print from one of the library computers? You can use the TAFE card or use money.
15.How much does it cost? It costs 20 cents. If you're a student association member, it costs 10 cents.
16.Is it the same price for Student Association members? No.
17. What other services are provided? If you want to find some information, a signment help with you.
18. What ESL resources do they have? There are many different subject books,exercise books, aduio text and reference collections. You can choose and borrow them.
19. Can you borrow books from other TAFE libraries? Yes.
20. What is a good idea for ESL students? Before going to the shop, you can borrow the books from library. If you really need them, you can buy.