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Trent College Library Services
The Upper and Lower Elms Libraries
The Warner Library
The Main School Resources Centre
The Wortley Resource Centre
School Librarian: Annike Dase, MA MA
Tel: 0115 849 5018 E-mail: annike.dase@trentcollege.net
Trent College Library Services
All libraries actively encourage reading for pleasure and learning and organise events to promote a positive attitude towards books and reading. We recognise the need for supporting independent learning in order to create happy and life-long learners.
The Upper and Lower Elms Libraries
- hold a variety of fiction and non-fiction items, which can be borrowed freely
- are sometimes used for teaching
- operate the Bookworm scheme, which encourages reading
The Warner Library
- was built by pupils in 1929
- contains about 6500 books, fiction, non-fiction and reference materials and has nine networked computer terminals
- has a growing collection of audio visual materials that can be borrowed
- is used for teaching whole classes, particularly in Lower School
- is also used for independent learning by the pupils during lunchtime and after school
- uses a fingerprint scanner for identification which is the latest technology and eliminates the need for library cards
- houses the School Bookshop where pupils can purchase books or redeem reward vouchers
- is staffed from 9:00 until 18:00 by qualified and dedicated library staff
The Main School Work Area
- was opened in September 2005 to give Main School Pupils their own work area
- is equipped with 24 networked computer stations with printing facilities
- includes a classroom area with a/v facilities
- has a quiet study area
- holds a collection of books to buy or to borrow
- operates a book ordering service for any stock item from Warner Library or Wortley Resources Centre
- offers study support materials and dedicated exam support
The Wortley Resources Centre
- is a dedicated Sixth Form area, opened in 1999
- holds about 5000 books, including a large fiction section, which can be borrowed
- has 30 networked computer stations
- photocopying and printing services available
- holds a large collection of magazines and newspapers
- is staffed throughout the day
- operates a branch of the School Bookshop from which books can be purchased at a discount price
- for more information see also: http://www.trentcollege.net/sixth_form.htm
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