Library

The College Library

The Library offers services and facilities to support the study needs of all students and staff. You will find a variety of resources available to help with courses in all subjects. If you have any questions or queries, please ask the library staff who will be happy to help. Accommodation

There are 100 study places in the Library, which are available to all users who wish to study individually in silence. There are 16 computers that can be used to research or produce coursework and there is a newspaper and journal reading area.

Using the Library

Everyone is welcome to use the Library to study, to research or to read quietly.

When you want to borrow a book or other resource you need to go to the Library counter with your ID card. Your ID card is also your Library card and is needed every time you want to borrow a book.

You may borrow up to 4 items at one time. The majority of resources are loaned for a 2week period however some of the more popular ones are marked 'restricted loan' and can be borrowed overnight only. Reference materials cannot be borrowed, as they are needed in the Library.

Items can be renewed for 2 further loan periods and can be renewed either by telephone, e-mail or in person.

There is a fine system in operation for any items returned or renewed after the due back date. Fines are charged at 10p per book per day up to a maximum of £2.00

All resources must be issued on using your ID card or signed out at the counter.

The Stock
The Library has a range of resources to support the courses run by the college.

Books
There is a selection of fiction books, which are shelved, in alphabetical order by author under the 'Fiction' heading. There is a large selection of non-fiction books; these are shelved in subject order using the Dewey Classification scheme (see below). There is a separate Reference section, which contains essential items such as dictionaries, encyclopaedias, maps and atlases.

Journals
The Library subscribes to many subject based journals. The current editions are on display in the magazine rack next to the door in the library. Older copies can be found in the newspaper and journal area or in relevant subject areas on the shelves.

Newspapers
The Library receives the following daily papers: - Times - Guardian The Financial Times - Daily Mirror - Daily Telegraph - Daily Mail - Yorkshire Post
Current issues are on display at the counter, back issues are available if required.

Videos and DVDs
There is a selection of subject-based videos and DVDs available for loan.

CDs
There is a growing collection of CDs, which are available for overnight loan.

Language Cassettes
There is a selection of modern language cassettes that can be used in the Library or borrowed.

Internet/VLE
The Internet is available for research and information gathering. It must be used for college work only. The VLE (Moodle) has information relating to many of the courses and has links to useful web sites.

The Library Catalogue
The Library catalogue is called "Oliver" It can be accessed from any computer in the college. You can use the catalogue to search for a specific book by title or author, or to search for a book about a specific subject or topic. The catalogue will tell you whether the item is available or on loan and where you can find it in the Library.

Facilities

Printing
There is a black and white printer to which all the computers are linked; this can be used to print out coursework. We also have a colour printer. If you want to print in colour ask the Library staff who will assist. A charge is made for colour printing.

Scanning
A scanner is available for you to use, if you need any help ask the library staff.

Photocopying
Photocopying is available on a self-service basis, again there is a charge for this, please ensure you pay for your copies at the library counter.

TV Audio
To enable you to access all the resources there is a TV, Video, DVD, CD and cassette player. If you would like to use any of the equipment ask at the library counter.

Where can I find what I want?
Each shelf is marked with a classification number; you can use the list below as a guide to where resources for each subject can be found. You can also use the Library catalogue or ask the Library staff.