Fiction books are in alphabetical order according to the author’s surname.
Non-fiction books are grouped together under similar subjects.
They are given a code called a DEWEY number which appears on the spine of the book.
Here is a rough guide to the Dewey System to help you :-
000 – 099 General Knowledge / IT
100 – 199 Psychology / Philosophy
200 – 299 Religions of the World
300 – 399 Sociology / Law / Business / Media / Costume
400 – 499 Foreign Languages
500 – 599 Maths / Sciences / Animals
600 – 699 Technology
700 – 799 Sport / Art / Music
800 – 899 Poetry / Literature
900 – 999 History / Geography
Photocopying
The photocopier in the library is a pay machine. The following charges
apply :-
A4 - 5p per sheet
A3 - 10p per sheet
Borrowing Limits
Years 7, 8 and 9 can borrow two books at a time
Years 10 and 11 can borrow up to four books at a time
Years 12 and 13 can borrow up to six books at a time
Loan Categories
Most books will be issued for 2 weeks at a time. They can be renewed twice more, and after this must be returned to the library.
However, certain books will be marked ‘short term loan only’. Some books are marked for Reference Only and these cannot be taken out of the library.
Forthcoming events
School Book Fair; February 6th -11th
Charity Readathon; Years 7 -9, 11th February -8th March
Baby Sitting Box
Carnegie Book Award 2008
National Year of Reading 2008
For details of the above please view the ‘News and Events ‘ Section of the library website
Good conduct guidelines Using the Library and Learning Resource Centre.
The LRC and Mrs Johnson, the librarian, are here to help you with your studies. However, you also have a responsibility to make sure that things run smoothly. The list that follows is really common sense :-
1. There is to be no eating or drinking in the library.
2. If you must talk – do so very quietly.
3. Return books to their correct place, so they can be found next time.
4. Never lend library books to other people – if they are lost, YOU will have
to pay for them.
5. Always return resources on time – someone else may be waiting for them.
IF YOUR BEHAVIOUR IS NOT APPROPRIATE, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE
