Library@King's

Library Information for Sixth Form

So you’re in the 6th Form, and what’s different about the

Library? Using the Library during study periods? 

Please remember ...

Coats and bags should be left outside.

The Library is a food and drink free zone. If you want to eat or drink please go to the Sixth Form

Centre, Quad or Dining Hall.

Switch your mobile off please.

Sign in – this is important, it’s a fire register.

You can listen to your iPod but other Library users may not share your taste in music so keep the

volume down

Please maintain a quiet atmosphere – other people are trying to work.

 

How can I find books and resources in the Library?

1. Use Searchstar – the Library catalogue is available on any School networked computer. It lists not only

books available in the Library but also useful websites so it is an excellent place to start your research

into any topic. You can access the catalogue via Internet Explorer.

Open Internet Explorer

Select the Favourites menu

Select Library Portal

Once Eclipse is open select Search and type in your topic or keyword in the search box at the top

of the screen.

Ask the Librarians for assistance or have a look at the instructions displayed on the wall in the Library

and in the Sixth Form Centre, on the Library webpages, blog and wiki (addresses to right).

2. Use the Subject Catalogue available in the Reference Section.

3. Ask the Librarians.

How many books can I borrow and how long for?

6 books for 2 weeks, then please renew or return them.

What happens if I forget to bring a book back?

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You will get a reminder via email and your form tutor – please don’t ignore it, someone else may be

waiting for the book. If you have lost the book, look under your bed or on your bookshelf at home. If it

still doesn’t materialise come and talk to the Librarians about it.

Study Skills tips

Have a look at the following websites:

Study skills websites 

The Library Webpages on school website: www.kings.lincs.sch.uk (under School Information section)

Look for the 6th Form and Careers pages in particular.

Read around your subject and beyond, don’t just stick to the

recommended text book

Read newspapers and subject-related journals for up-to- date

information

 

Don’t just Google it

Always use a balance of books and internet for your essay research.

Carry out proper Boolean searches – help is available at www.googleguide.com or ask the Librarians.

Evaluate the websites that you are using. Ask yourself who created it, when, for what purpose, is it

trustworthy information? Any websites used for an essay must be properly cited in any bibliography. See

the Referencing page for advice on how to reference correctly.

 

Careers Library

The Careers Section in the Library provides information about career opportunities, education and

training.

Within it you will find ...

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Further Education and University prospectuses

Books and publications on a variety of careers and occupations

Training and apprenticeship information

Guidance on how to write a CV and personal statement

Connexions information

Some resources can be borrowed, others are for reference only. Please ask the Librarians for assistance.

Careers e-resources are available on the School Network R:drive, for example, Kangaroo, Kudos,

u-Explore and Careersmatch. Some of these require passwords which are available from the Library or

the Careers Advisor.

A selection of Careers website links are available on the Library webpages on the School website. There

is also a list of University weblinks there.

The King's School Library, Grantham, 2010

Page updated by LD

linda.dawes@kings.lincs.sch.uk

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