Student Library Guide
Library Opening Times
Students in Years 11-13 may use the Library from 8am for private study.
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Monday |
8.30am - 4.30pm |
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Tuesday |
8.30am - 4.30pm |
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Wednesday |
8.30am - 4.30pm |
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Thursday |
8.30am - 4.30pm |
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Friday |
8.30am - 4pm |
Break & Lunch Times
Students are welcome to use the Library at break and lunch times, although there may be a restriction on numbers if it becomes very busy.
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To see if the Library has a book, click the Quick Links tab at the top right of this page. Select Library from the drop down list. Enter an author, title or subject in the Search box provided.
Independent Study Programme
The Independent Study Programme is a supervised space in which students can complete homework and other independent study tasks.
Facilities
- The Library seats up to 150 students.
- Wider reading fiction and non-fiction books are available to loan for up to 2 weeks at a time
- Textbooks, revision guides and other reference books are for use in the Library only
- A collection of magazines is displayed for reading in the Library
- DVDs and audio CDs may be borrowed for 2 days
- Online library resources include JSTOR and Britannia School. Please ask the librarian for details
- The Library has a colour photocopier/printer
Stationery Shop
The Stationery Shop is open at break and lunch times for the sale of essential equipment.
Student Librarians
Students can apply to train as a Student Librarian.
An application form is available from the Librarian. Students can achieve a Student Librarian certificate and Badge on successful completion of their training.
Extra-Curricular Activities
- The Maidstone Area Book Awards
- YA Book Club
- World Book Day
- Competitions
Behaviour
- No eating in the Library
- Students may only drink water
- Mobile phones are not be used without permission
- Students should work quietly and with consideration for others
- Students staying in the library should have a seat
Support
Library staff can give help with homework and suggest reading and resources to suit your needs. Reading lists and study skills guides are available at the Library Desk.