highlands lrc for new staff 2015 pres
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Highlands Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
for new staff
The LRC is a library which supports students & staff at Highlands School. We are upstairs from the main reception. This presentation will tell you more about the services the LRC provides.
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Our resources:
• Senior & junior fiction, non-fiction• Graphic novels, comics & manga• SEN collection: books for low ability readers• Newspapers (digital & print) & magazines• Revision resources• Local history collection• Picture books• DVD’s• Staff library
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Catch up with news, book lists, reviews, new websites, etc on our library blog
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You can search for books using our library catalogue
Click browse catalogue on library blog to look for books: http://highlandslrc.blogspot.co.uk/p/browse-catalogue.html
Please feel free to suggest new books for your subject area & to borrow and browse from our collections
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Book Boxes
Starting to research a topic with a class? Non-fiction books are a great starting point for keywords.Why not order a book box from the library and ask students to practise their note-taking skills.(If we don’t have the right books I can recommend reliable websites)
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Library & computer access
• 60 Computers available to book for lessons. Book in advance using google docs link
• Photocopier for teachers• Printing for staff & students coming soon
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The Day Online Newspaper
On line newspaper across all subjects, available in school. Great resource.
Click here to have a look.
We also get weekly First news, the i newspaper & a range of monthly magazines.
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Research sessions I can offer
• Project planning• Research skills• How to reference• Introduction to the news• Plagiarism• Reliable websites• A look at subject blogs
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Homework club
Is here to support students in doing their homework. Help available from learning support.
Mondays 3.10 – 4.30pmTuesday – Friday 3.25 – 4.30pm
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Staff Use
Borrow from us for own personal reading
Senior Fiction Various Magazines
Picture Books for kids
Staff library & CPD books
Please feel free to recommend any books that you think would be suitable.
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Text book scheme
Highlands School runs a textbook lending scheme via the library . Please ask your HOF or departmental TA how this works
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Contact Library & Ms O’Shea on:
Or by emailing Library in address book.
Thanks