Libraries - Gingin & Lancelin

Membership

Membership to the Shire of Gingin public libraries is free to all permanent West Australian residents. As a member, you can borrow books and other items from our collection and access a range of eBooks and other electronic resources.

If you are not a Western Australian resident, you can still join the Library to use our computers and access electronic resources within our buildings.

Membership can be obtained in person by completing a library membership form and providing suitable identification at either library branch.

Families and Parental Responsibility

While placement of material, throughout the physical collection and the provision of access to online resources is carried out by library staff based on professional knowledge and evaluation, this should be used as a guide only.

It is not the responsibility of the Gingin and Lancelin Libraries staff to exercise a supervisory or restrictive role in determining which library resources young people may use or access except where material is classified as restricted under the Western Australian Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1996. It is the responsibility of parents or guardians to monitor the suitability of both physical and online library resources used by their children.

Collection

The Shire of Gingin library collections include:

Books including large print adult fiction, standard print adult fiction, adult non-fiction, biographies, young adult fiction, junior fiction, junior non-fiction, junior kindy picture and board books
Audio books (CD) in both MP3 and non-MP3 format.
DVDs
Local history resources

Borrowing Items

Library members can borrow up to 10 items at any one time for a three week borrowing period. Due dates for borrowed items can be extended by calling your library branch to renew your loan.

Gingin Library 9575 1253

Lancelin Library 9575 5155

Inter-library loans

As part of the State Library of Western Australia’s network of public libraries, the Shire of Gingin libraries have access to books and audio-books held right across the state. If you require access to items that aren’t available from Gingin or Lancelin libraries please make a request. Our library staff will do their best to access a copy of the requested item for you.

From 1 July 2023 there will be changes to the delivery of the inter-library loans service in Western Australia in response to increased transport costs and sustainability issues impacting the service.

Inter-library loans are not being suspended, and there is no reduction in State Government funding for public library services.

Material requested by library users which is not currently in an individual library’s collection will be supplied in electronic format (e.g eBooks) in the first instance.

Print copies can be purchased on demand when an electronic version is unavailable or cannot meet user needs. Inter-library loans will still be available when requested materials cannot be suppled in either of these ways.

e-resources

As a member of Gingin or Lancelin Library you are provided with free access to a vast array of online e-resources. This includes e-books, e-audio books, e-magazines, e-newspapers and movie streaming.

Arts & Humanities

Digital Literacy

Be Connected - Be Connected aims to improve confidence, skills and online safety of Australians. It is an Australian Government initiative empowering people to thrive in the digital world. Access eResource

eSafety Commissioner - eSafety aims to help Australians navigate the internet safely. Access eResource

GCF Global – Free Education - The Goodwill Community Foundation offers free online courses on technical and creative topics. These aim to improve skills and knowledge using videos, games and interactive lessons. Access eResource

Scamwatch - Scamwatch is an online resource of the latest scams, scam news and tips for Australians. The site has an option to report scams to the ACCC. Access eResource

Project Gutenberg - Project Gutenberg is an online library of free eBooks. It largely contains books that are in the public domain. These have been digitised by volunteers. Access eResource

Historical Panoramas - Historical Panoramas features panoramic photographs of Perth and Fremantle. These panoramas show how Perth has developed over a period of more than 150 years. Access eResource

Khan Academy - Khan Academy produces short video lessons and includes practice exercises and materials for educators. All resources are free. Access eResource

Atlas of Living Australia - The Atlas of Living Australia is an online database of Australian biodiversity. It includes education resources, interactive maps and citizen science projects. Access eResource

OldPerth - Navigate through space and time with the OldPerth project created in cooperation with Curtin University HIVE. Explore thousands of State Library images that are geotagged with an interactive map. This resource includes lesson plans for teachers and classroom activities. Access eResource

Open Library - Open Library collects details of published books. It also holds loanable copies of eBooks including some about or from Australia. It makes audiobooks available to print for disabled people. Access eResource

The National Library of Australia - The National Library of Australia collects and preserves items of national significance. It holds the world's largest library collection relating to Australia and Australian people. Access eResource

Kindergarten to Year 6

Busy Things Online - Busythings helps children learn important skills in the key learning areas of creative development, problem solving, reasoning, numeracy, communication, language and literacy. Access eResource
Access Type: With a Shire of Gingin Library card

Year 7 to Year 12

Aussie Driver - Aussie Driver provides practice learner driving tests. It also contains comprehensive information on Western Australian road rules. Access eResource

Australian Dictionary of Biography - The Australian Dictionary of Biography contains biographical information on over 13,000 people. It is a useful source of historical information on notable Australians. Access eResource

Design and Art Australia Online - Design & Art Australia Online contains data about Australian artists, designers, craftspeople and curators. The site is a space for people to share and analyse data about Australian art and design history. Access eResource

Duolingo - Duolingo is a language-learning website and mobile app. Through bit-size lessons, it makes learning a language fun. Access eResource

EPA Climate Change - The EPA Climate Change site contains a wealth of information on climate change, including facts, research and resources. It also suggests ways to reduce emissions, from the national to individual level. Access eResource

Map Search - Map Search allows layering of various historical Australian maps over current maps. It provides an interactive way of exploring how places have changed over time. Access eResource

National Archives of Australia - The National Archives of Australia collects, preserves and provides access to Government records. Many records are available online for professional research or personal interest. Access eResource

NationalMap - NationalMap is an online map-based tool. It allows easy access to spatial data from Australian government agencies. Various datasets can be overlaid and explored on the map. Access eResource

Year 11 and 12 WA Curriculum - SCSA's pages on the senior school WA curriculum is a helpful source of information for students studying for ATAR or WACE qualifications. The site includes course materials, syllabuses and supporting material. Access eResource

Education