College – Library: General

Broadway, Mons Hill and Castle View campuses each have a library containing books and other material appropriate to the subjects taught on the campuses. With seating provided for over 200, the libraries hold a combined total of over 55,000 volumes, most of which may be borrowed. The books are arranged on the library shelves in Dewey Decimal order, as in most public libraries
 
Books may be renewed if not required by other users. It is possible to renew by telephone, personal visit or online. There is an answer phone service outside of opening hours and a book box outside each library in which books can be returned.
 
All the books in the three campus libraries are listed on the Online catalogue. You can use any computer in the college to consult the catalogue and this facility is also available on the Internet for you to use at home. You may also use the catalogue to check which books you have on loan and renew them if necessary.
 
Computers are available in the libraries for learners to use for research and completing assignments. These can be booked on a drop in basis but a student ID card must be shown. Printers are provided, including a colour printing service however users must either provide their own paper or purchase it from the Issue Desk.
 
Children of all ages are welcome in the libraries with their parents/carers but must be supervised at all times. Children’s books are available for them to look at or borrow from all libraries and a play area is available at Broadway and Castle View for children under 5. If students need to use a computer whilst accompanied by a child, a special parent and child computer is available at the Broadway site. Crayons and paper are also available.
 
Library Catalogue
 
The on-line library catalogue can be searched for books and other materials. You may also use the catalogues to check which books you have on loan and renew them if necessary. To access the catalogue, click the appropriate link for your location:
 
click the link below to access the Library catalogue:
 
Library Catalogue(http://212.219.190.157/webview/)