Library Online: Learning Skills

The Dixie Grammar SchoolMichael Parker Library

Introduction to the Library at The Dixie Grammar School

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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.

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What the Library can do for you

The Library offersRange of resources:General and Young Adult fiction Reference and information booksSubscriptions to essential online

databasesNewspapers and magazinesDVDsE-books—coming soon!Library Online Services Website

The Library offersServices and equipment:Supportive working environmentProfessional staffingHelp with resources and research skillsAdvice with technologiesLaptop computers, printer, screen and

projectorFloor sockets for use with your personal

laptopsE-book readers – coming soon!

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Our promise to you!

To help and support you!To maintain a place conducive to learning and studyTo acquire suitable print and digital resourcesTo help you to find and use appropriate resourcesTo help you to improve your research skillsTo try to keep up-to-date with developing

technologiesTo suggest suitable technologies to useTo listen to your suggestions for improving our

service.

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What you can do

Use the Library- a space for work and studyStudy periodsBreakLunchtimes – busy with younger studentsAfter school until 5.15

Borrow and use resourcesPhysical 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 quietAsk in advance if you want to book in for group studyDo not bring food into the LibraryYou may bring in water bottlesSwitch off mobile phones and music playersDo 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

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All linked fromLibrary Online

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

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Acknowledgements - Images

Duncan, D (2010) Nice laptop on a glass tableAvailable 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.ukThis presentation and web links to go with it will be uploaded to the Learning Skills page of the site.