Learning Resource Centre (LRC) Facility

The LRC has a management system called Libresoft.  It helps students keep track of which books they have borrowed and when they are due back. It also enables students to find out what books there are in the library to help them with their reading and their studies and good websites for research for homework. When students log on to any computer whether in the school or at home, they can use Libresoft. Students can see the new additions to the library, and reviews by other students.

• Morning break (11.05am-11.25am)
• Lunch-time (1.25pm-2.00pm)
• During lessons : you will need permission from your teacher to visit at this time; you must bring a permission slip from your teacher with you.
• Session Six: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (Studyzone, Bookzone, Scrabble and Chess).

All students are welcome to use the LRC at break, lunch-time and during Studyzone for school work.

There are not many rules, but one of the most important to remember is that the LRC is a QUIET area and noise must be kept to a minimum. No food, drink, or computer games are allowed in the LRC.

How many items may you borrow?

Year 7 students will be allowed to borrow one book initially. When you have proved that you can bring things back on time, you will be able to borrow three books.  Sixth formers are asked to pay a deposit of £10. They then can borrow 6 books.

For how long?

Books: 3 weeks

If needed for longer, then books and audio-can be renewed, twice.

Borrowing a Book
Everyone has a Reader record. It has your name, tutor, address, birthday, and even your photograph!

1. Take the item to the Issuing Desk.
2. Hand the item to the LRC manager.
   Tell the LRC manager your name and tutor group.
3. Please wait to make sure that the item has been taken out in your name and date stamped. This way no mistakes can be made as to whether you have returned a book.

Fines

There are no fines - but do not be mean. Bring back the book on time so that other people can have a chance to read it. If you have not finished with a book you might be able to have it renewed if it has not been requested by somebody else.

Care of Books
No one likes to use dirty or damaged books, so please take care of them. The LRC cannot afford to replace books that have been damaged. If you lose or damage an item, then you will be asked to pay the costs of a replacement copy.

Upper school/Sixth form books

Some Fiction and Non-Fiction books are labelled 'Sixth Form or Upper School'. They may not be borrowed by pupils in Years 7-9 unless special permission has been given by the subject teacher, parent/carer and the LRC manager.

To reserve an item, use Eclipse!

1. Log on to Eclipse
2. Find the item you want,
   check whether it's in or out on loan
3. If it's in, then please go and find it on the shelves
4. If it's out, click the icon; It's now reserved for you!
5. When the book is ready for you to borrow, then a letter will come in registration.

Suggestions: If you know of any good books (fiction or non-fiction) which you think would be useful in the LRC, pop your ideas in the suggestions box and let us know the details.