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    Welcome to the library

    The School Library Resource Centre (SLRC) plays a central and full role – both academically and socially – in the life of the school by supporting learning and teaching.

    The library is on level 3 of the building, next to the Computing, English and Modern Languages departments.

    It has a wide range of books, magazines and audiotapes, as well as Internet access.

    The SLRC is staffed by two qualified librarians Ms Lindsay Nealon (Mon – Tue) and Ms Magda Wojnar (Wed – Fri), who share the job to provide a full time professional service

     

     

    Opening Times

    Mornings         –      Monday to Friday

                                         8.15am – 8.40am

    Lunchtimes     –      Monday to Friday

                                        1.30pm – 1.50pm

    *  exclusive to Bookgroup and other clubs on some days

     

    After School     –     Monday to Thursday

                                        3.30pm – 3.40pm

    After School           Friday

                                       1.10pm – check with librarian

     

    Staff and pupils are automatically registered as library users when they join St Thomas’

    No cards are needed.

     

    Borrowing

    Books are issued for a period of 2 weeks

    The loan period can be extended if required.

    There are no limits on staff loans.

     

    Borrowing Times

    Overdue Books

    Reminders for overdue books are sent out via English Teachers.

    Letters will be sent home after a few weeks of having overdue books and money for replacement copies sought.

    As other people are often waiting for these items, please try to bring them back on time Thank you !

     

    Computers

    Wireless Internet access is available.

    5 laptops are available for pupil use and a printer will be installed shortly

    Literacy Across Learning

    The Librarians and English Department have developed a reading programme (Book Bingo) that aims to teach and develop literacy skills. All S1 andS2 English classes have one period timetabled in the Library every fortnight.

    Pupils are encouraged to read for enjoyment and to take part in literary activities such as Roald Dahl Day, National Poetry Day, etc.

     

    Book Quiz : March 2020

     

    Free Lockdown Reading Resources
    Bookshops and libraries may be closed at present but there are still plenty of books for you to read ! Take a look at these free resources …

    Extra Curricular

    We want you to enjoy reading!

    There are Book Groups for pupils and staff, and pupils are encouraged to review books for Teen Titles magazine.

    Trips are organised to the Edinburgh International Book Festival and other author events.

     

     

    We run the following clubs:

    S1- S3 Book Group

    Staff Book Group

     

    Scottish Teenage Book Prize
    The winner of the 2020 Scottish Teenage Book Prize – voted for by our S1-3 Bookgroup – is ‘One Shot’ by Tanya Landman. It tells the story of Maggie, a girl whose unladylike behaviour gets her thrown out of her family home, but whose skill with a gun ultimately saves them. Based on the life of Annie Oakley, it was a popular read for our pupils and a deserved winner !

    Resources

    Printed Resources

    Our school has links with other libraries in the city. Everyone is encouraged to join their local, public library and staff and senior pupils can use University libraries and the National Library of Scotland for reference purposes too. Books can often be borrowed from other schools via the Librarian. An inter-library loan facility is also available for ‘Higher’ and academic texts.

     

    Electronic Resources

    You can access free Electronic Resources by registering at Edinburgh City Libraries.

    You will find more information on the website below or ask the Librarian

    https://yourlibrary.edinburgh.gov.uk/web/arena

     

    There are more free resources available online and you can find details in our guide here:   Online Resources Guide

     

     

    Websites

    For ideas about what to read, there are many websites, including:

    www.teenreads.com

    www.lovereading4kids.co.uk

     

    Reading Lists

    Our librarians update Reading Lists annually.

    You can access them below or get printed copies from the school library.

     

    School Database of Educational Articles

    You can use this database  The list of articles  to search for articles useful for various school subjects.

    For more information and how to access them online, please refer to our Online Resources Guide

     

    Downloads

      News

      TEEN TITLES
      The latest edition of Teen Titles magazine – TT77 – is now available and St Thomas’ are on the front cover !
      Click on the link below to see reviews by
      • Bethany McLuskey (p4)
      • Lucia Bainomugisha, Charlie Cook , Safwan Mohammed and Polly Dickson-Smith (p6)
      • David Mochan, Haider Salman and Livi Tague (p8)
      • Joanna Boulis (p14).

      TV Guide

      Future Events & Activities

      Europe Day 2020

      Although we are in the process of Brexit,  Europe Day will be celebrated on 9 May 2020 to mark peace and unity amongst member countries. Test your European book knowledge below.

      Downloads

      Librarians in Lockdown

      During lockdown,  Edinburgh’s school librarians developed a Twitter account dedicated to bibliotherapy -@ECR_Edinburgh.   ECR – Escape, Connect, Relate  – has been in all Edinburgh schools for some time, in terms of fiction titles, support materials etc . Last week, to support Mental Health Awareness Week, they also put this video together –
      If you’re interested in reading to improve your mental health , have a look at the list below. Many of the titles are available in e-book form, free of charge, through Edinburgh City Libraries.
      Ms Nealon’s also been making ‘book sentences’ from some of the titles of the novels she has at home. You could try to do the same.’
      For more book-based activity ideas, search Twitter #EdinburghSchoolLibrarians
      Ms Nealon has joined in the librarians’ challenge of highlighting books which made them smile. Here are three of her favourites, what are yours ?

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