Lossiemouth High School Library

The library has about 6,000 books most of which can be borrowed. Encylopedias, atlases, dictionaries, etc are available for Reference. A range of newspapers and magazines are taken and can be read in the Library. There are also some DVDs and videos to borrow. Careers materials and prospectuses can be accessed and there are six computers linked to the school intranet and to the internet.

 

Using the library

All new school members fill in an application form for the Library. We do not use tickets – you just need to give your surname to the Librarian or Library prefect on the desk to take a book out. Books are normally leant for a three week period; DVDs only overnight and videos for one week only. Sometimes when we are shadowing a book award the books being used may only be taken for a week. Personal Study (PS) books may have an extended loan if required.

How many books can you borrow?

S1	2 books and 1 DVD/Video
S2 & 3	3 books and 1 DVD/Video
S4	4 books and 1 DVD/Video
S5	5 books and 1 DVD/Video
S6	6 books and 1 DVD/Video

DVDs may be borrowed for one night only. There is a charge of £1 for late return.

All books, DVDs, videos and fines must be returned or paid for before leaving school.

Opening Times

Monday	8:30 - 12:45	13:20 - 16:15
Tuesday		13:50 - 16:15
Wednesday and Thursday		13:20 - 16:15
Friday		13:50 - 16:15

How to find a book

The resources in the Library are broadly divided into four areas:

Fiction: These are story books. The fiction section is divided into two: Adult and Junior fiction. Both of these are arranged alphabetically by the author’s surname.

Non-fiction: These are true books. They are sometimes called fact books, information books, topic or project books. These are arranged by a number system. Numbers and pictures are above the shelves to help you find the information you need.

Reference: These are also non-fiction books which generally cannot be borrowed. They stay in the Library to be looked at there.

Careers: There is a fairly comprehensive collection of prospectuses and other careers material available to use in the Library. Some of this may be borrowed. The school uses a computer system called Heritage. Fiction and Non-fiction can be found on the catalogue using keywords for subjects, titles or authors.