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Library Resources

Fiction Books (Stories) are split into 3 sections:

Junior Fiction (normally up to S3)
Young Adult (normally S2 & S3. These books tend to have themes of a more adult nature
Senior Fiction (normally S3 onwards)

Fiction books are arranged in alphabetical order by the author’s surname

eg the Harry Potter books would be found in the 'R' section of the library because they are written by JK Rowling.

Non-fiction Books (information books) are arranged by the Dewey Decimal System. The Dewey Decimal splits the library into subject sections and gives each of these subjects a number. The numbers range from 001-999.

e.g. 440 – French language

Reference Material - this material can be accessed during visits to the library but it must remain in the library at all times.

Networked computers -computers in the library can be used to access the internet or to prepare essays, investigations etc. Computers should be used for school related purposes only, playing games is not permitted

Code of Conduct

What we will do for you....

Help you find the information you need from books, the internet or other resources.
Help you use the ICT equipment in the LRC.
Help you use the Library Catalogue.
Provide S6 pupils with a space to study where possible.
Treat you with courtesy and respect.

What we expect from you....

Be considerate to other LRC users and respect the rights of others to work quietly. Keep noise to a minimum
With the exception of bottled water, do not eat or drink in the LRC.
While studying in the LRC make sure your personal music player cannot be heard by other people.
Observe the rules regarding the use of ICT and make appropriate and resonsible use of ICT equipment.
Treat books and other LRC materials with respect and care.
Return resources by the due date.

Useful Websites

Click on the links to below.

1.Careers Information

Careers Scotland

PlanIT

2. Reading Links

Library Catalogue

The library catalogue can be found at the following link.

Library Catalogue

The library catalogue lists all the resources that are held in the library. The catalogue allows you to find out what resources we have in the library about a particular subject, whether we have a book by a particular author or a book with a particular title. The catalogue also allows you to find out if a resource is on loan or not.

The library catalogue can be accessed from any networked computer in the school.

Careers Library

The careers library is located in the LRC.

Careers information including university and college prospectuses can be found in the library.

Resources in the careers library are colour coded to help pupils find information more easily. Posters explaining the colour coded system are displayed in the library.

Much of the careers material can also be borrowed.

The careers advisors conduct interviews in the careers library. Interviews usually take place on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The careers advisors also hold lunchtime drop-in clinics on theses days for any pupils requiring advice.

Appointments can be made with the careers advisors by placing a interview request card in the careers box. This box is situated in the careers library.

Library Resource Centre

The LRC is a well used and valuable resource for supporting learning and teaching within the school. The LRC aims to enhance learning and skills development for as many pupils as possible in as many ways as possible.

Staffing

Mrs L Galway Mon, Tue & Wed a.m.

Opening Times

The library is open during class time and at the following times.

Before Registration Mon-Wed 8.45a.m. - 8.55a.m.

Lunchtime Mon & Tue 1.20p.m. - 1.40p.m.

After School Mon & Tue 3.30p.m. - 4.15pm

Personal Study Book Choice

Choosing a book for the personal study section of the Int 1, 2 or Higher course can be difficult. The websites below might be helpful.

The Bookmaze lists books that are suitable for your personal study. It you do not know what you are looking for go to the Advanced Search option. This allows you to specify the type of book you are looking for by genre, theme and level(Int 1, 2, Higher or Advanced Higher.

Library Thing:James Hamilton Acadamy list only books for peronal study. You can read reviews by clicking on the title. You can narrow your seacrh by using the tags to search by genre or level.

Highland Council's website allows you to search Higher English books by author, title or theme.

Borrowing Rules

Pupils can borrow 2 books for 2 weeks.

Books can be re-stamped for another 2 weeks provided the book has not been requested by another user.

Borrowing is not premitted for pupils with overdue items.

Books should always be returned on time to the 'Returns Box'.

Standard Grade Content is here

Standard Grade Content is here

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