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Welcome to the College’s Learning Resource Centre!
The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) is a busy, friendly and well-used centre, staffed by a full-time librarian, assisted by a team of Student Librarians. The Centre aims to provide its users with a welcoming learning environment, offering an up-to-date and stimulating collection of materials to support both educational and recreational needs.
When is it open?
The LRC is open at the following times (term time only):
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Mondays to Thursdays
8.30 am – 12.25 pm
12.55 pm – 4.00 pm
Fridays
8.30 am - 2.00 pm |
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What kind of resources will I find in the LRC?
There’s a wide range of resources including:
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Fiction and non-fiction books
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Quick Reads and graphic novels
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A 14+ selection for older students and staff
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A range of magazines and newpapers
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DVDs, videos and audio-books
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What other facilities are available?
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There are seventeen networked computers, three scanners and a colour printer for student and staff use.
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Our automated catalogue (ALICE) is networked to students’ individual user areas allowing them access to LRC stock throughout the college.
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A black and white photocopier is also available for student and staff use.
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Student Librarians
We have an excellent team of student helpers who assist in a range of duties at break and luchtimes. These students from Year 8 to 11, provide invaluable help and support at the busiest times of day.
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What other things does the LRC provide?
There’s a number of on-going events and activities in the LRC:
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Author visits
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Poetry Picnics and Book Club
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Book Fairs and Book Talking events
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Library induction programmes and research skills modules which aim to give Year 7 students a working knowledge of the library and how to use it.
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A Careers Room adjacent to the library offers information on option choices, Further and Higher Education, jobs and careers and much, much more.
We hope this has given you the information you need! If you would like to know more about the LRC please get in touch with us through the college. |
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