The Howard Library
The Library Catalogue at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie contains a carefully selected range of reading material to ensure all tastes and reading levels are catered for. This is the “place to be” to develop a lifelong love of reading and evidence shows that reading for pleasure is one of the biggest predictors of success in academic study. We are very proud of the Library here at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie and it is a fantastic resource available to our students.
Finding a Book
Our non-fiction books are ordered by the Dewey decimal number covered by a clear-coloured label. Further details are shown on the signs above the bookcases.
Fiction Guide – Our fiction books are ordered alphabetically by author’s surname into the following genres:
- Adventure
- Animals
- Biography
- Fantasy
- Graphic Novels
- Historical Fiction
- Horror
- Humour
- Manga
- Mystery
- Quick Reads
- Science Fiction
- Short Stories
- Sixth Form Reading Scheme
- War
- Young Adult
Non-Fiction Guide:
- 000-009: General/Reference (White)
- 100-199: Philosophy/Psychology (White)
- 200-299: Religion Light (Blue)
- 300-399: Society/Community (Red)
- 400-499: Languages (Purple)
- 500-599: Science (Lilac)
- 600-699: Technology (Grey)
- 700-799: Arts/Music/Sport (Green)
- 800-899: Literature (Yellow)
- 900-999: Geography (Dark Blue)
The Howard Library Information
School Librarian: Cherie Fraser – School Librarian
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01732 353544 Ext. 246
Library Opening Hours:
- Monday: 09:00 – 14:50
- Tuesday: 08:00 – 15:50
- Wednesday: 09:00 – 14:50
- Thursday: 09:00 – 15:50
- Friday: Closed
Location: Room 3F8
Recommended Reads
Borrowing
All students can borrow up to 3 books for a period of 3 weeks.
All books must be signed in and out by the Librarian on duty. If no one is available your book can be placed in the returns box just outside the entrance to the library.
If you have not finished reading your book you can ask the Librarian to renew it and get it re-stamped.
Code of Conduct
The Library can become very busy during break and lunch times. To ensure that all students can work safely and productively, we operate a simple code of conduct:
- Students should have a clear purpose for their visit to the Library.
- Bags are to be kept under the tables.
- Quiet talking is acceptable.
- Eating and drinking is not permitted.
- Students should leave the area tidy.
- Return any books to where you found them.
Library Passes are required to access the Library during break and lunchtime. These are available from the Librarian. Library Passes will be revoked if a student breaks the Code of Conduct.
