Introduction to the Library Services for Sixth Form
1. Library Online:
Our Libraries: Library Presentations
The Dixie Grammar School
Michael Parker Library
Introduction to the Library
Services at The Dixie
Grammar School
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“You want weapons? We're in
a library! Books! The best
weapon in the world!”
Doctor Who
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“Dear sisters and brothers, Books are
very precious. Some books can travel
you back centuries and some take you
into the future. In some books, you will
visit the core of your heart and in others
you will go out into the universe. Books
keep ones feelings alive.”
Malala Yousafzai opening the Library of Birmingham
http://www.libraryofbirmingham.com/article/malalas-speech
13. I can help you to find, organise and use
the information that you need.
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15. Your Library Services
Physical resources:
General and Young Adult fiction
Reference and information books
Newspapers
Magazines
DVDs
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16. Your Library Services
Virtual resources available 24/7:
Library Online Services Websites
Research Guides on LibGuides
Subscriptions to essential online
databases
E-books—coming soon!
27. Your Library Services
Facilities and equipment:
Flexible working environment
Laptop computers, mice,
headphones, printer, screen and
projector
Floor sockets for use with your
personal laptops & gadgets
Kobo e-book readers
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28. Your Library Services
Professional services:
Supportive working environment
Professional staffing
Help with resources and research
skills
Advice with technologies
31. To help and support you!
To maintain a place conducive to learning and study
To acquire suitable print and digital resources
To help you to find and use appropriate resources
To help you to improve your research skills
To try to keep up-to-date with developing
technologies
To suggest suitable technologies to use
To listen to your suggestions for improving our
services
To help you to improve
your research skills
To maintain a place
conducive to learning
and study
To acquire suitable print
and digital resources
To help you to find
and use appropriate
resources
32. To listen to your suggestions
for improving our services
To try to keep up-to-
date with developing
technologies
To suggest suitable
technologies to use
34. Use the Library
- a space for work and study
Study periods
Break
Lunchtimes – busy with younger students
After school until 5.15
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35. Borrow and use resources
Physical resources:
Books: 6 items for 6 weeks
Short loan: 1 item for 3 days
Reference: no borrowing
Online resources:
24/7 access through the Library Online website
E-books:
Not available for borrowing at the moment
38. Respect for others!
Respect the needs of other students
to study in comfort and quiet
Ask in advance if you want to book
in for group study
Take your stuff with you when you
leave the Library
You may bring in water bottles
39. Switch off mobile phones and music
players
Do not use the Library as a short-cut
Be aware that the Library may be
booked
Remember to ask if you need any
assistance
Respect for others!