LIBRARY MEMBERSHI

PWHY EVERY STUDENT SHOULD BE A

MEMBER

Gone are the days that libraries ONLY lend books.Demands of society have changed and libraries have expanded in order to meet those demands.So what does that mean for students and why should they be encouraged to have library membership?

HOMEWORK HELPWith one simple log-on via the library website, students have a wealth of up-to-date resources at their finger tips.We all have tight financial constraints placed upon us, the simple solution is to expand your school links and utilise those resources (for free) while creating a generation of Library Members and Independent Learners. Available resources support learners of any age.

We all know how fast information can alter. Rather than taking the chance the information we provide as a library is incorrect, the worry is taken away with instant access to the online Encyclopaedia Britannica. Constantly updated providing the assurance that all research material is correct at that time. With different version available depending on the age of the student, it really is an invaluable resource for research.

Supporting all types of research by giving instant access to digitally captured primary sources including reference books, newspapers and periodicals. Students should be encouraged to use primary source for research in order to eliminate the risk of plagiarism.Gale Virtual Reference Library can be considered as a resource for the older student.

It is hard to put into words just how fantastic this resource is. Not only does it provide access to a range of research topics it also provides articles on current affairs, placing world events into context. A different version is available to cover the requirements of the diverse age range of students; from World Book Kids for Primary age students, World Book Student for Secondary students and World Book Advanced for college students. World Book Student also has invaluable tutorials on how to undertake research, as well as a quiz section.World Book Advanced contains a periodical, e-book, and primary source database that includes the classics. 

Supporting critical thinking and encouraging students to evaluate the different types of sources. Issues Online includes articles from a huge variety of sources including newspapers, charity groups, Government reports, blogs, magazines, etc. Allowing students to assess the different writing styles and the value of the information provided.

Instant access at the touch of a button.

NEWSPAPERS

Supporting English, Welsh and Modern Foreign Languages

Bringing together 2 million entries and 16,000 images across two trusted collections: Oxford Quick Reference and Oxford Reference Library.

Additional resourcesfor fun & to support

thecurriculum

OneClickdigital is an online audio books service that allows you to download and play audio books on various devices. FREE to members of the library.Why not listen to the audio version of the core texts to enhance the learning experience.

Choose from hundreds of eBooks to download, from popular best sellers and children’s books, to biographies and books on travel.

Choose from over 250 top magazines to read online. Zinio is a new eZine service that makes over 250 top titles – from cycling to cooking or fashion to fitness – available to library members free of charge via their laptop, PC/Mac, e-reader, tablet or smartphone.

And lastly but by no means least – lets not forget:

All this from just one card.