Reading for every member of the school
Sacred Heart International School library actively encourages students to read books, and library hours are part of the curriculum. We have a well-stocked library and a reading hall to promote reading habits among the students.
The main purpose of the library is to help every member of the school community — students, staff and families — gain new knowledge and skills and improve personality development that they will use throughout their lives.
The library has a total collection of 6,905 books, related to various subjects such as English, Maths, Accountancy, Economics, Commerce, Business Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer, G.K., E.V.S., General Science, History & Civics, Geography, Social Studies, Drawing, Atlas, Physical Education, Tamil, Malayalam, French, Hindi, Sociology, Home Science, Political Science, English Fiction and Non-Fiction, Reference Books and Question Bank Books.
Library has a total collection of 27 magazines related to G.K., Sports, Science, Current Events and Kids World, and a collection of 7 daily national newspapers of various languages.
- A collection of previous years’ question papers for students’ and teachers’ exam reference
- Competitive exam books for higher educational entrance exams and other career-related exams
- Suggestions are welcomed — a suggestion register is kept for the same
- Books are classified and arranged according to the Dewey Decimal Classification system (D.D.C.)
- Online reading facilities and e-books
- Library activities are computerised and an online catalogue is available
Borrow and read online through CampusCare 10X
Library Software: We use Entab CampusCare 10X software for the library — https://shism.campuscare.info/.
Online e-books: Students and teachers can read books online through CampusCare 10X. Open Chrome → the CampusCare 10X URL → your user name and password → Academics → Library → Search → Collection Name → drop-down menu → select books → from the extreme bottom select ‘e-Books’ → click Display.
Online book reservation: Students and teachers can reserve library books online through CampusCare 10X. Open Chrome → the CampusCare 10X URL → your user name and password → Academics → Library → Task → Reservation → in the Member field select Student → in the Student field enter your name → your profile will display → in the Reservation Details field enter the book title → finally click Save — you have reserved your book successfully.
- 8:15 am to 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
- 8:15 am to 3:00 pm (Saturday)
Entitlement for Issued Books
- Teachers: 4 books (one month)
- Other staff: 4 books (one month)
- Students of Std IX – XII: 2 books (fourteen days)
- Students of Std IV – VIII: 1 book (fourteen days)
Roster for Issue and Return
- Std IV – VIII: Library Period
- Std IX – XII: Monday to Saturday
- Maintain silence inside the library.
- Students must have an ID, a note and a purpose to be in the library.
- Register whenever you enter and exit the library.
- Students are expected to be respectful of themselves, others and the space — work quietly.
- Handle all library materials with care.
- Never cut, tear or write on any library materials.
- Leave the library hall in the same condition as it was when you entered.
- Arrange the chairs you used properly before you leave.
- Special permission may be needed for students to work together.
- Eatables are not allowed in the library.
- Readers should vacate their seats 5 minutes before the closing time of the library.
Circulation, overdue and lost materials
Circulation Policies
- The member is responsible for all the books taken in his / her name.
- The member will have to produce his / her ID card at the time of borrowing books.
- Return or renew books on time.
- Books may be renewed only if they are brought to the library.
- The librarian is empowered to recall books at any time if the necessity arises.
- Reference books are to be used only in the library.
- Issue of books may be refused to defaulters.
Overdue Materials
- Students with an overdue book will not be allowed to take additional materials until the overdue book is returned.
- A fine of Rs. 1 per day will be levied for late return.
- Students are responsible for any books checked out in their names.
- A reminder will be sent for books that are overdue for a month or more.
- Books overdue by three months are considered lost and require immediate payment for replacement.
Lost Materials
- For any lost book, the amount can be deposited for replacing the book, or the student may replace it with the same title or a similar title with the permission of the librarian.
- If a book is damaged, minor repairs will be done. Students who have damaged items beyond repair should pay the replacement cost of the book.
Ms. Nisha M
Library In-charge • library@shis.in
Begin your child’s journey of light
Admissions open for 2026–27 • Pre-KG to Class XI