Librarian: Miss Elaine Patterson BA DipLIS MSc Email: epatterson144@mcb.belfast.ni.sch.uk The Library is situated in one wing of the original main College building and is a major learning and research facility for all pupils and staff. As well as providing a substantial amount of reference material and a wide range of other information sources for students and teachers, the Londonderry Library is a pleasant and relaxing environment for both private study and for personal reading. The Library is open from 8.30am each morning and can be used throughout the day by Sixth Form pupils during their Study Periods. It is available to other pupils before school begins, at Breaktime, at Lunchtime and after classes finish. The following resources are available: - Fiction or Story Books
- Non-Fiction or Information Books
- Graphic Novels and Cartoon Books
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Internet
- Networked Computers
- CD-ROMs
- DVDs
- Videos
- Audio Books
There is an extensive Fiction section which ranges from quick reads and graphic novels for those who are looking for a lighter read to a selection of challenging classic and modern fiction to stretch the more accomplished readers. The fiction stock includes a wide range of genres - thrillers, crime novels, science fiction, fantasy, romances and general fiction - and many of these are suitable for the junior school readers. However, there are also more senior contemporary and classic novels which are regularly borrowed by older pupils and by teachers and support staff.
While most of the stock reflects the demands of the Colleges curriculum, there are also books on many non-academic subjects which our pupils may enjoy. E.g. TV tie-ins, travel guides, biographies, sports books, cookery books, fashion and music books etc. Library Activities during the school year include: - First Form Sponsored Readathon
- World Book Day Events
- Author Visits
- Competitions
The Librarian is helped by a team of about 30 Pupil Librarians. They operate the computer system, answer queries and help with Library administration at Break and Lunchtimes. Their Library work experience may be of use in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme or for University applications.
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