Library

Library Opening Hours

Before College	7.30 am – 8.25 am
Lunch Break	11.00 am – 11.25 am
Break	1.35 pm – 1.55 pm

The Library will be closed between break times for lessons.

Resources

A wide range of books for academic work and reading for pleasure is stocked and arranged in the same way as a public library:

Fiction books are arranged alphabetically by author’s surname.

Non-fiction books are arranged using the Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme.

There are also Reference Books such as dictionaries, encyclopaedias, altases, etc which may not be borrowed.

There are also many DVDs for borrowing, but these are for overnight only. Failure to return an overnight loan on time will result in a small fine per day.

Other Resources

Computers connected to the college network and the Internet
A specialist careers section featuring local college prospectuses
Recent copies of national and local newspapers
A selection of current magazines
A photocopier
A guillotine

Borrowing

All books, except those marked Reference, may be borrowed for two weeks. After that time, pupils are expected either to renew the loan or return the item. Pupils may usually borrow up to four items of any one time.

The Library’s catalogue, called SearchStar, is available on the college network on the Internet homepage.

Homework Club

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm

Online Resources

BorrowBox
The BorrowBox app makes it easy to browse, borrow and read or listen to your library’s eBooks and eAudiobooks anywhere.

BorrowBox

Sora
Sign in using your school Gmail account.

Sora

eChalk
Educational games, simulations, puzzles and activities created with a focus on learning through fun.
Username: swanmore
Password: echalk

eChalk