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Library


Welcome to EMS Doha Library!

 

EMS BOOK FAIR 2024

The library is the heartbeat of the school. It is a place  where we acquire new knowledge, and also develop and nurture a life-long love of reading and learning.

At EMS Doha Library, our aim is to provide timely resources, instruction, and an inviting and comfortable space where our patrons may collaborate, create and enjoy intellectual conversations.

You can search our library collection through our online library database — DESTINY DISCOVER

 

Destiny Discover is also a portal to numerous curated online resources that can be accessed through our Destiny Discover Collections

 

LIBRARY COLLECTION

The library collection has grown to 36, 332 books including 3,597 titles in Arabic and 396 in French. Along with print materials, there are hundreds of electronic books or e-books, with remote access for streaming. Soon to be made available are several databases provided by Qatar National Library, many of which are accessible also from home. There is a significant collection of teachers’ resources which includes KITs (book, CD, related toy characters), DVDs,  LIT SETS (multiple copies of books for class use) and big books or oversized paperbacks.

Library materials are carefully selected for patrons at all levels from resources that support the school’s curriculum suitable for research and other projects, to age-appropriate novels in a wide range of genres, graphic novels, and interactive educational games, some available online and in print. The Fountas and Pinnell reading level system is marked clearly on the spine of several books which help to develop independence and confidence in our early readers as they learn to find books that interest them.

 

CHROMEBOOKS

The library offers Chromebooks for in-library use. There are currently 30 units available in the Main Library that students can check out during their library lesson. They can use it to access online resources and game-based learning platforms, browse the internet and complete their homeworks or projects.

 

MAIN LIBRARY

The Main Library is a bright, airy space with various seating areas and a wide selection of books for Year 3 to Year 12. For our younger readers, we have created an Everybody Non-fiction or E-N/F section for their convenience. These non-fiction titles contain larger texts and images suitable for students in Year 3 and 4. The secondary books are situated among a variety of seating options with areas for study, quiet reading and contemplation. Chromebooks are also available for students and staff to search books in the catalog and for doing research.

 

ECC LIBRARY

The ECC Library is an annex of the main library specifically meant to be used by KG, Year 1 and Year 2. It is an inviting and welcoming place with a wide selection of low level high interest picture and nonfiction books for our younger readers along with board books, story sacks, big books and stuffed animals.

 

LIBRARY STAFF

The library staff provides students with guidance in selecting their books, as appropriate.The staff also assists teachers with resource materials and class library visits. The librarian is available to both primary and secondary classes for instruction in information literacy and research skills.

 

Library Staff

Maylyn Carillo, Librarian

Fatma Messalem, Arabic Assistant Librarian

Liz Carillo, Assistant Librarian

Manju Shrestha, Library Assistant

Lovelyn Petrache, Library Volunteer (BA)

 

LIBRARY HOURS

Main Library

6:45AM – 2:30PM

(Sunday to Thursday)

ECC Library

6:45 AM to 2:30 PM

(Sunday to Thursday)

 

Primary students enjoy library class visits weekly. Outside of these times, teachers issue library passes to students for them to visit during class time. Secondary school students may come to the library at any time. During class times they too need to have a library pass.

At EMS Doha, we explore, read and learn!

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