Library

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 reminders will be sent to you either by email or via your tutor.

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 library catalogue can tell you whether the library has a particular book, what the library has by a particular author or on a particular subject, where to find a book (by its Dewey number), and whether a book is out on loan. 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; these are also on the library catalogue.

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 in box files behind the librarian’s desk – please ask.

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.

ICT

The John Bright Library has 8 desktop computers and 10 laptops, with wireless Internet access so that you can connect your own laptop to the school network. The library has a black and white laser printer.

Please report any faults or problems with the IT equipment to the librarian so that they can be put right. The librarian can often help with basic IT problems; please ask.

Virtual Library

The Virtual Library is a collection of electronic resources, assembled and maintained by the librarian, accessible you are in school at www.boothamstudent.co.uk – just click on the Virtual Library link. It includes both free and subscription resources. Please report any broken links or other problems to the librarian.

Photocopying

The John Bright Library has a black and white photocopier for A4 and A3 sized copying. Please ask the librarian if you are not sure how to use it.

Expectations

The John Bright Library aims to provide a pleasant place to read and to study. To meet this aim, all users are expected to respect the right of all library users to study without disturbance. Conversation should be kept to a minimum; mobile phones should not be used in the library, and personal music equipment should not be audible to anyone else. 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.