How the Library works

• You are automatically a member of the school library from your first day at Hall Mead you do not need to join
• The Library is open every day, throughout the school day on most days it will also stay open after school until at least 4.00pm
• We will always try to help you find any information you need this does not mean we will find it for you, but we will show you how to find it for you, but we will show you how to find it.
• If we do not have the information you are looking for we will try to obtain it for you, or suggest other places which could help you.
• We will make sure that the school library is a place where you can study without distraction and read quietly.
• You may borrow two books at any one time for reading and homework. Sometimes, if you need books urgently, you are allowed more.
• You can book a computer to use at one of two lunch time sessions (12.30 - 12.50pm and 12.55 - 1.15pm), Bookings are taken in advance the last bookings are taken at break for that day's sessions.

How you work in the Library

• Please be courteous and remember other students are working keep noise and distractions to a minimum.
• When visiting the library during your lessons hand your permission slip to the librarian before you begin work
• Remember to have your books stamped before leaving the library
• Remember to bring books back on or before they are due.
• If a book is in demand by other students, please use and return it as soon as possible.
• Look after the books and equipment that is in the library
• If you have booked a computer and no longer require it, please let us know so another pupil can use it.
• Do not eat or drink in the library.
• Finally anyone disrupting other library users will be asked to leave Hall Mead School Library