Aims
To teach students to find and use information for a wide variety of sources - print, non-print and electronic.
To provide resources which support the school curriculum and students interests efficiently and equitably.
To encourage the enjoyment of books and reading.
Access
The Resource Centre is open for use during normal college hours and at lunch times. It is also available to Senior Students during study lessons and for completion of work in ‘Online’ courses.
Resources
The Centre provides facilities and a blend of print and electronic resources to supplement material and opportunities provided in class. A large collection of Fiction and Non fiction books are accessible in response to the curriculum and to cater to students needs. These are supplemented with periodicals, magazines, reference materials, vertical files and newspapers. Modern computers with wireless internet access are provided for research and the preparation of assessment tasks.
The college library resource centre is not merely a physical space in which various media are stored. It has the potential to introduce young people to the world of literature and information and to enable them to develop skills which will enhance their lives as adults. It can be difficult for parents to provide all the means desirable to enhance their children’s learning opportunities. The library is a place which gives pupils wider access to these resources.
Photocopying and Printing: a coin operated photocopier is provided as a service for student use. For students who require it colour printing is also available at a nominal cost.
Seminar rooms are available for teachers to undertake small group instruction and for individual students to undertake private study.
"So Please, oh PLEASE, we beg, we pray,
Go throw your TV set away,
And in it's place you can install,
A lovely bookshelf on the wall".
© Roald Dahl - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory