Teaching and Learning
The Library has a bank of 6 networked computers for students to use for Internet research, homework and study. You can also use these computers to find books in the library using the library catalogue “Eclipse.net” this will show on your homepage as a button called Library System. Library System is available on all the computers in the library and on any networked computer in school, it holds information on all the books and resources in the library. You can search for particular books, check your own records, place a reservation on a book, renew your library books, write a book review, find out about new resources and search for inspiration for your projects or reading using the library system. The Library Catalogue can also be accessed from home by logging onto the school website, clicking onto Student Sharepoint followed by the Library System icon. The library also has 16 laptops which students can use for research and accessing the Library catalogue.
Library Computerised Catalogue system “Eclipse” Your login should be your school email address and your date of birth (no dots or slashes). If you have any problems logging in please speak to a librarian.
Library E-Resources and more
The Library Catalogue has a range of e-resources to support your learning. Once logged into the Library System – using your usual school logins – under the Links tab you will find a range of useful websites for homework and research purposes, including access to Project Gutenberg (free ebooks), Google Books (this tells you everything you might want to know about your chosen book), Google Scholar (online articles).
If you go to the View tab just under the search bar you will see suggested reading lists for each year group from Years 7 to 6th Form. The Picture tab shows all the available books in our main and Sixth Form libraries by genre. There are many other ways to find the right book, please feel free to email [email protected] with any queries.
You can also access a fantastic range of Online Reference Material FREE of charge through Essex Library services. All you need is an Essex Library card. You can access all of this through the school Library System, just click on Links, Essex Reference Library. A booklet is available from Essex Libraries outlining the resources available. Please see your local librarian if you would like a copy.
In addition to the Online Reference Library you can now access a large number of books free of charge through the Essex County Council eBook catalogue. With Essex Libraries you have 24-hour access to hundreds of free e-books and e-audio. To find an e-book or e-audio, search the catalogue by title or author to find the available formats. You can even create your own e-bookshelf.
You can also access suggested reading lists for Years 7 & 8 using the link below (this is general suggested reading for ages 11 – 13 including fiction and non-fiction and Notley specific books linked to English lessons).