Highlands lrc for new staff 2015
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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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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.
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
Catch up with news, book lists, reviews, new websites, etc on our library blog
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
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)
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
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.
Research sessions I can offer
• Project planning• Research skills• How to reference• Introduction to the news• Plagiarism• Reliable websites• A look at subject blogs
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
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.
Text book scheme
Highlands School runs a textbook lending scheme via the library . Please ask your HOF or departmental TA how this works
Contact Library & Ms O’Shea on:
Or by emailing Library in address book.
Thanks
