Facilities

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The AGSB Library has...

A reference collection

Non Fiction Books organised by the dewey decimal system

A great selection of Fiction books

A small but growing collection of overnight loan dvd's available for borrowing

SearchStar, the Library's database system - this allows you to check if books are on loan, reserved etc.

A wide range of journals along with 5 daily newspapers

A unique library ticket system - your ticket is your right index finger! (Tickets are non-replaceable)

15 computers for student use, with Microsoft Office installed and a black and white printer

A careers library for student use

And finally, Mrs. Clarke herself can help you (!) with your work.

Opening Times

The Library is open from 8:30 to 4:30, including lunchtime and morning break except wednesday break - this is the library staff meeting time.

For more information about borrowing rights, please use the link to the library guide.

Events

Each year, the Library hosts various quizzes and activities to celebrate events such as world book day. Reading groups are also held in the Library.

Library Team

The Librarian Mrs. J Clarke BA (Hons) is ablley supported by a team of enthusiastic pupil librarians, from all year groups. Their role ranges from general Library duties to promoting reading and helping to organise Library events.

Information Literacy

New year 7's follow a learning program which teaches them how to get the most from the Library, its facilities and other information sources.

After school there is a homework club in which pupils can complete their work.

Spot The Teacher

Guidelines For Using The Library

What the Library can do for you:

Help you find the information you need for your work-from books, journals, internet & other sources.

Help you use the library catalogue.

Provide basic help in using Library equipment.

Provide space for you to work quietly.

Treat you with courtesy.

Consult with you as we make changes to ensure that our services are more effective for you.

What the library expects from you:

To work/read quietly without disturbing others - respect the rights of others to work.

Accept the School Computer Network Code of Conduct & use PCs for school work only.

Do not eat and drink in the library.

Do not use mobile phones/iPod etc.

Treat library staff with courtesy.

Treat books and other materials with respect.

 

Webpage produced by Jack Wearden and supervised by Mrs. Clarke

 

Library Page

Marlborough Road . Bowdon Cheshire WA142RS