Your guide to
THE JOHN BRIGHT LIBRARY

“The John Bright Library aims to be: a multimedia learning resource centre for all staff and pupils at Bootham School, a quiet place for study and a source of reading for pleasure.”

Introduction
The John Bright Library is located on the first floor of the main school building.
It is staffed by the librarian from 8.15am until 4.45pm, but remains open in the evenings for prep.
The library catalogue can easily be viewed when you are in school at www.boothamstudent.co.uk – just click on the “Access The Library” button. If you need any help, please ask the Librarian.

Borrowing
All users may borrow from the John Bright Library. Books are loaned for two weeks, but may be renewed if no other user needs them.
To borrow an item, take it to the librarian who will issue it on the library management system. If the librarian is not present then fill in the manual issue sheet on the counter.
It is important that you return or renew books promptly so that other users can have access to them. Overdue reminder will be sent to you via the form register.

Fiction
The John Bright Library holds c.4000 classic and contemporary fiction books.
The books are arranged in alphabetical order by the author’s surname.
There are lists of suggested reading for Schoolrooms, Seniors / College, and quick reads.
New books are displayed on the library counter for a few weeks before being shelved, so you can check out the new arrivals.
Recommendations for new books are always welcome.

Non-Fiction
The information (non-fiction) books are arranged in numerical order by the Dewey Decimal classification system. The main classification areas are:
000 General books
100 Philosophy and psychology
200 Religion
300 Social sciences
400 Languages
500 Science and mathematics
600 Technology
700 The arts
800 Literature
900 Geography and history

When you use the catalogue, make sure that you write down the classification number so that you can find your book easily. If in doubt, please ask the librarian.

Reference Books
A collection of reference only books is kept at the library counter. These include encyclopaedias, dictionaries, yearbooks and atlases. Reference books are just for use in the library.

Quaker Collection
The John Bright Library has a collection of works by and about Quakers. These are shelved alongside the reference books, but may be borrowed. The school archives also hold a collection of resources by and about Quakers.

Magazines
The John Bright Library subscribes to c.40 magazines. These are displayed on the magazine racks and are only for use in the library. Back issues of some titles are kept on the shelf underneath the display stands.

Audiovisual Resources
The John Bright Library holds a small, but increasing, collection of DVDs that may be borrowed overnight or at weekends. There are also some videos and audio books which may be borrowed for two weeks. The library has a small portable DVD player that may be used in the library to watch DVDs.

ICT
The John Bright Library has wireless Internet access.
There are 8 desktop computers linked to the school network.
In addition, there are also laptops which may be used in the library. Please ask the librarian for these.
The library has a black and white laser printer.
The library sells 2GB memory sticks for £10 which can be added to the school bill.

Photocopying
The John Bright Library has a black and white photocopier for A4 and A3 sized copying. Please ask the librarian if you need to photocopy anything.

Newspaper clippings
The library keeps collections of clippings about topical issues. These are kept in trays near the entrance to the Fiction Library. There is also a notice board near the library entrance which has newspaper cuttings about stories in the news.

Rules and regulations
The John Bright Library aims to provide a pleasant place to study. To meet this aim, all users are asked to respect the right of all library users to study quietly. Mobile phones should not be used in the library and personal stereo equipment (e.g. IPods, walkmans, MP3 players) should be at a level that no-one else can hear. Food and drink (other than water) should not be brought into the library. Resources and equipment should be treated with care and loaned items returned promptly.

In the event of fire or an emergency, users should immediately leave their belongings in the library and quietly evacuate the building to the assembly areas.