Introduction to the Library Services for Sixth Form

The Dixie Grammar School Michael Parker Library Introduction to the Library Services at The Dixie Grammar SchoolLibrary Online:Our Libraries: Library Presentations

Strongest Links! 2

“You want weapons? Were in a library! Books! The best weapon in the world!” Doctor Whohttp://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100101013446/tardis/images/3/37/DVDFWP_Silence_in_the_Library.jpg 3

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Sixth Form– a time oftransition Adulthood University Sixth Form College Year 11 5

Let us help you fly! http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcoin/274154 1645/sizes/o/in/photostream/ 6

Why use your Library Services? 7

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There is so much information out there…. http://www.tripwiremagazine.com/2010/10/40-creative-and-informative-infographics.html

…print books, e-books, blogs, diagrams, databases, primarysources, documents, artefacts,images, graphs, posters, music,DVDs, magazines, journals, videos, newspapers, websites, social media…. 10

How do you cope with it all? 11http://www.sciencephoto.com/image/392566/530wm/C0096554-Information_overload,_conceptual_image-SPL.jpg

I can help you to find, organise and usethe information that you need. http://www.yvarbelotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/information-overload.jpg

What your LibraryServices can do for you 13

Your Library ServicesPhysical resources: General and Young Adult fiction Reference and information books Newspapers Magazines DVDs http://www.flickr.com/photos/fanz/160696504/

Your Library ServicesVirtual resources available 24/7: Library Online Services Websites Research Guides on LibGuides Subscriptions to essential online databases E-books—coming soon!

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All linked fromLibrary Online 22

Library Onlinehttp://library-online.org.uk 23

Your Library ServicesFacilities and equipment: Flexible working environment Laptop computers, printer, screen and projector Floor sockets for use with your personal laptops E-book readers – coming soon! http://www.flickr.com/photos/46632302@N06/4279477677/

Your Library ServicesProfessional services: Supportive working environment Professional staffing Help with resources and research skills Advice with technologies

My promise to you 26

To help and support you! 27http://www.sciencephoto.com/image/392565/530wm/C0096553-Information_overload,_conceptual_image-SPL.jpg

To maintain a placeconducive to learning To study and supportand help you!  To maintain a place conducive to learning and study To acquire suitable  To acquire suitable print and digital resources print  To help you to find and useand digital resources appropriate resources  To help you to improve your research skillsToTo try to keep up-to-date with developing  help you to findand use appropriate technologiesresources suitable technologies to use  To suggest  To listen to your suggestions for improving our To help you to improve services your research skills

To try to keep up-to- date with developing technologiesTo suggest suitabletechnologies to use To listen to your suggestions for improving our services

What you can do 30

Use the Library- a space for work and study Study periods Break Lunchtimes – busy with younger students After school until 5.15 http://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelsian/274158994

Borrow and use resourcesPhysical resources: Books: 6 items for 6 weeks Short loan: 1 item for 3 days Reference: no borrowingOnline resources: 24/7 access through the Library Online websiteE-books: Coming soon!

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Our expectations of you! 34

Respect for others! Respect the needs of other students to study in comfort and quiet Ask in advance if you want to book in for group study Take your stuff with you when you leave the Library You may bring in water bottles

Respect for others! Switch off mobile phones and music players Do not use the Library as a short-cut Be aware that the Library may be booked Remember to ask if you need any assistance

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Acknowledgements – Imageshttp://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100101013446/tardis/images/3/37/DVDFWP_Silence_in_the_Library.jpghttp://www.flickr.com/photos/57781228@N06/5369830189/sizes/l/in/photostream/http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcoin/2741541645/sizes/o/in/photostream/http://pokershrink.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/information-overload.htmlhttp://www.tripwiremagazine.com/2010/10/40-creative-and-informative-infographics.htmlhttp://www.sciencephoto.com/image/392566/530wm/C0096554-Information_overload,_conceptual_image-SPL.jpghttp://www.yvarbelotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/information-overload.jpghttp://www.flickr.com/photos/fanz/160696504Credo ReferenceGuardian and Observer Digital ArchiveHistory Study CenterScience Reference Centerhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/46632302@N06/4279477677/http://www.sciencephoto.com/image/392565/530wm/C0096553-Information_overload,_conceptual_image-SPL.jpghttp://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelsian/274158994http://www.thecampuscompanion.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Librarian-The-Original-Search-Engine.jpghttp://www.flickr.com/photos/fwp/359299951/sizes/l/in/photostreamOther 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 39

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