The
College Library is available to College staff and students before,
during and after the school day for borrowing & returning books,
accessing the
College network, reading and studying, and purchasing essential stationery items.
Magazines are available on the stand just inside the door, except for
a 'Flip Side','Top Gear' and 'Q' - please
ask for those at the counter..
All students are welcome on the understanding that it
is a is a 'quiet area' and that sensible, considerate behaviour is
expected at all times.
In
line with 'classroom policy', students may drink water in study lessons
- tho' not at the computers! At
all other times, food and drink must be consumed outside.
During
lesson times, students must have visible proof of their teacher's permission
to use the library - either a Library
Permit or a signed note in their planner on the appropriate
day.
Use
the
menu to access the subject resource pages.
Although some sites have been blocked for College
use by 'Bess', you can still access them at home.
For
information about Brighton & Hove Public Library Services available
to our community members via our dual-use
partner, please see Mile
Oak Library.
Quiet
reading & study areas available to all.
:: Joining the Library::
If you would like to borrow books etc during 'College
Library Opening Times', you must complete and return a PCC Student
Membership form. A College Library Card will then be issued, which
will be valid for 5 years or until the end of a your Year 11, whichever
comes first. These can be extended on a yearly basis if you join our
6th Form.
These cards may only be used in this library during
the 'school' day and / or while you are in College uniform. They must
be produced when borrowing a book or story tape. If forgotten, you
may use your planner or exercise book as ID.
They may not be used to borrow B&H library chargeable
items such as DVDs. Although you may return items borrowed on your
Brighton & Hove Public Library card, you may not use it to borrow
or reserve items in 'school' time - basically until 4pm, or while in
uniform.
Except for some nonfiction items, most books etc are
issued for 3 weeks or longer to cover a school holiday period.
Students who have opted for G.C.S.E. Music, please click Music
Collection for details.
:: Fiction - books, story CDs and tapes
::
Fiction books are usually shelved alphabetically
by the authors' surnames. However, if a series is written by different
authors, the books are shelved together by the SERIES name,
e.g. Dr Who, Mary, Kate & Ashley, My Story etc
Also, some short story anthologies are shelved under the genre - e.g. Animals,
Ghosts, Sport
Children's
fiction, to the right as you enter the Library, has many of you favourite authors,
e.g. Roald Dahl, Philip Pullman, J K Rowling, Jacqueline Wilson etc.
Plus some Quick Reads
on the coloured carousel.
Teen
Reads fiction, to the front of the ICT area, may be more to your liking.
Here you'll find Dr Who books, Meg Cabot, Anthony
Horowitz, the 'My Story' series, Garth Nix, Philip
Pullman, Louise Rennison, Tolkien and many more.
In
Year 9 or above? Then you may borrow books from the Adult Fiction section.
If
you like listening to your favourite books, there are story tapes & cds
in each of the above fiction sections.
These are FREE to borrow and they are issued for 3 weeks. Only 1
at a time.
See Fiction
Focus for full details of our fiction promotions.
Suggestions
for new books? ... please see me, I will often buy books on request, especially
if I think other students will enjoy them..
For more information see: Fiction
Focus and the KS3 Reading Challenge,
plus of course the New Books listings on the noticeboard in the lobby.
:: Nonfiction
:: Books, Maps, etc ::
Nonfiction books are shelved in subject
order. Each subject has a number. To find the number you need look
in a Subject Index. You'll
soon get to know where your favourite topics are and their numbers.
Books
about Brighton, Hove & Portslade etc are in the Local
Information section on the shelves
backing onto the College ICT Area. Whether it's haunted houses, football
or music - if it happened in this area,
it'll be here.
Children's
nonfiction begins to the right of the photocopier along the whole of
that wall.
Teen
Reads nonfiction is on the back wall.
Adult
nonfiction begins after the Local Studies section.
Unlike the adult fiction,Year 7s and 8s may borrow
these. Top
of page
:: Reservations
::
If you wish to reserve a particular book
using your College Library Card, please ask for an orange Reservation
form at the counter. Simply complete it and hand it in.
When it is available for you, a slip will
be sent via your Tutor.
You may use these to reserve any book at
this library - PCC or Mile Oak. By all means use the Library
Catalogue on the Internet or via the OPAC terminal to check if
we have a copy but do NOT use either of these to place a reservation.
If the item is not available at this library,
ask if I have ordered or would order it. Or you may use your public library
card - not your College card - to reserve it from another Brighton & Hove
library .
:: Overdues
::
Remember to return your books on time.
Late items incur fines of 5p per item per day for 6 days increasing
thereafter to 10p per item per day to a maximum of £5 per item.
If you do forget, we'll send a reminder to which you should respond
a.s.a.p.
If you have overdue items because you have
been ill, as long as your tutor tells us, we will renew the item and
cancel any fines.
Please see your Student F.A.Q. leaflet
for further details.
:: Lost & Damaged
::
Please take care of all items borrowed
on your card. They are your responsibility.
Lost or damaged items have to be paid for.
Keep them away from pets and younger siblings. If you have a drink
in your bag, make sure the container does not leak.
:: Online Public Access Catalogue - OPAC
::
The Online
Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) pc is at the back of the library. Use
this to access the Catalogue to
see the books available at this library - that is those items shown
as location PCC or Mile Oak libraries.
If you would like to reserve any, see below.
You may also
access your own borrower details on the OPAC. To do this you will need
your card number and your library PIN. To get your PIN, present your
College Library Card and 1 other form
of ID, such as your planner, to a member of staff at the counter.
If any items are overdue, remember to return or
renew them at the counter not via the OPAC or website.
::
Photocopier
::
Photocopier.
Although it is not free, it is one of the cheapest in the area.
A4 - 5p per copy for black & white and 50p for colour.
A3 - 10p per copy for black & white and £1.00
for colour.
Please note that it does not give change.
If required, change and help are available from
the counter.
The
College Library is available to College staff and students before,
during and after the school day for borrowing & returning books,
accessing the 
Quiet
reading & study areas available to all. 