Inductions
Welcome
Welcome to the Newman Library. It was opened on February 7th 2002 by Gareth Newman (Principal of the College from 1991-1999).
We aim to provide a service that enables all users to maximise their learning, by providing a wide range of resources to staff and students.
Downloads
These pages are here to compliment the induction booklets issued by the library staff for all new students and staff. if you do not have one you can download a PDF version below.
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| Year 7 Induction | 28.08.2007 | Year 7 induction booklet used during the Library induction lessons Download (308k). |
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| Year 7 Finding Information | 28.08.2007 | Year 7 Finding Information booklet used during the Library induction lessons Download (260k). |
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| Year 12 Induction | 28.09.2007 | Year 12 induction booklet used during the Library induction lessons Download (270k). |
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| Staff Tutorial Document | Word | 20.11.2006 | Staff Access-It tutorial document. Download (56k). |
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Year 7 Inductions
The Year 7 Induction takes the form of two quizes; one about the Library and how it functions; the second is about Access-It the software used for cataloging and searching for resources. The inductions take place with the Librarian in the first term of the academic year.
The Finding Information is an activity based induction introduces users to the various ways of finding information, these may include: dictionaries, encyclopaedias, the internet, atlases and the Dewey Decimal system.
Year 12 Induction
The year 12 induction is a task based induction. The task sheets aim to help Year 12 students to settle into Sixth Form life in the Library. The tasks concentrate on the resources in the Library and how students can utilise them. It contains tasks on the Dewey Decimal system and how to utilise Access-It when searching for A-level specific material.
Staff Induction
Notes from the Librarian on how to best use the Access-It system for finding resources in the Library. Explanations on: searching, borrowing, peer reviews, and new stock.
