Introduction to the library

Library Online: Learning Skills The Dixie Grammar School Michael Parker Library Introduction to the Library at The Dixie Grammar School

Why use the Library?

There is so much information out there—print books, e-books, databases, images, DVDs, magazines, videos, newspapers and the Internet. Are you really confident that you know how to find and use everything that you need? We can help you to find, organise and use the information that you want.

What the Library can do for you

The Library offers
Range of resources:
General and Young Adult fiction
Reference and information books
Subscriptions to essential online databases
Newspapers and magazines
DVDs
E-books—coming soon!
Library Online Services Website

The Library offers
Services and equipment:
Supportive working environment
Professional staffing
Help with resources and research skills
Advice with technologies
Laptop computers, printer, screen and projector
Floor sockets for use with your personal laptops
E-book readers – coming soon!

Our promise to you!

To help and support you!
To maintain a place conducive to learning and study
To acquire suitable print and digital resources
To help you to find and use appropriate resources
To help you to improve your research skills
To try to keep up-to-date with developing technologies
To suggest suitable technologies to use
To listen to your suggestions for improving our service.

What you can do

Use the Library
- a space for work and study
Study periods
Break
Lunchtimes – busy with younger students
After school until 5.15

Borrow and use resources
Physical resources:
Books: 6 items for 6 weeks
Short loan: 1 item for 3 days
Reference: no borrowing
Online resources:
24/7 access through the Library Online website
E-books:
Coming soon!

Our expectations of you!
Respect the needs of other students to study in comfort and quiet
Ask in advance if you want to book in for group study
Do not bring food into the Library
You may bring in water bottles
Switch off mobile phones and music players
Do not use the Library as a short-cut to Room 8!
Be aware that the Library may be booked by teachers to work with their classes
Remember to ask if you need any assistance

All linked from Library Online

Library Online http://library-online.org.uk

Acknowledgements - Images Duncan, D (2010) Nice laptop on a glass table Available from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46632302@N06/4279477677/ Date accessed: 01/07/10 Fanz (2006) Studying… Available from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fanz/160696504/ Date accessed: 01/07/10 Sian, R (2006) Reading Available from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelsian/274158994/ Date accessed : 01/07/10 Other images are copyright to The Dixie Grammar School, Michael Parker Library. Created by Mrs Anne Robinson, Librarian, The Dixie Grammar School, Market Bosworth, Leicestershire. Available from the Library Online Website: http://library- online.org.uk This presentation and web links to go with it will be uploaded to the Learning Skills page of the site.

Introduction to the library

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