1. Library induction Our initial introduction to the Library
Getting the most out of
Library & LRC induction:
Our initial introduction to the Library

2. THE LIBRARY

3. Getting the most out of the Library & Study Centre: Our initial introduction to the Library
The Library is on the 4th floor of Ellis & Kennedy building
A Study Centre on the 3rd floor of Ellis & Kennedy building
A Study Centre on the 2nd floor of Ball building
A Study Centre on the ground floor of Ward building

4. The Library
The college library is on the 4th floor of the Ellis and Kennedy Building
It has a collection of over 27,00 books
Over 500 DVD’s
A large collection of journals and magazines
It has 8 computers
Study desks for up to 86 students

5. THE STUDY CENTRES Each building has it’s own Study Centre
They vary in size and capacity, but the largest is in Ellis & Kennedy building
Each Study Centre comprises of a number of PC’s and Apple Mac computers
A varying amount of study desks

6. STUDY CENTRE IN ELLIS & KENNEDY

7. OPENING HOURS The Library is open from 8am until 4pm
The Study Centres are open from 8.30am until 4.30 pm
During examination periods the Library will extend its opening hours until late. As these can vary each year we will let you know nearer the time!

8. THE WORKING ENVIRONMENTS
The Library operates a silent environment. It is meant for private, individual study. There will be no talking at any time.
The Study Centres offer a quiet working environment. This means you are able to talk with others but only concerning study and this should be done quietly.
Mobile phones should be turned off or turned on to silent in these area’s. You may not operate them within these area’s.
Please remember that there is no eating or drinking in either the Library or Study Centre’s apart from bottle water.
Any disruption to these rules may result in you being asked to leave

9. HOW DO I ACCESS RESOURCES IN THE LIBRARY?
To take out resources from the Library you will need your College Pass/ID Card as this also acts as your library card.
You can have up to 4 items at a time on your card but only one of these can be a DVD.
Journals and magazines are reference only. This means that you are not able to take them out of the room but there is a photocopier where you can make copies of any articles you may require

10. HOW DO I ACCESS COMPUTERS IN THE STUDY CENTRES?
To use a Study Centres it could not be easier! You not need to ask for any permissions but you must swipe in using your college ID card
To access a computer all you need to do is to sit at any vacant computer.
Use your college log-ins and password to open a computer.
Wi-Fi available
To use a study desk, just sit at a vacant desk and start to study

11. AND FINALLY
If you need any help ask one of the members of staff based in these rooms. They are here to answer any of your queries or assist you with any problems!!!