About us
The library's mission is to provide a wealth and range of books, magazines, digital resources and information, both within fiction and non-fiction writing. We are very lucky to have our library open all day, every day during the school week. The students use the area to work or relax. We have plenty of study spaces, laptops and comfy reading areas.
To read more about our vision and plan go to:
IES Linköping Library Opening Hours:
Monday 7:30 - 15:00
Tuesday 7:30 - 15:30
Wednesday 7:30 - 15:00
Thursday 7:30 - 15:00
Friday 7:30 - 14:30
We welcome a new Library colleague
Hello Ms. Carlsson, what is your role here at IES Linköping?
I am a new librarian at IES Linköping. I help students take out and return books. I also help with organizing the library and inspiring young people to read more.
How long have you been working at our school?
I have been here for 1 month.
What is your favourite book in our library?
I am a huge fan of the Georgia Nicholson books by Louise Rennison. It is a series about a young girl in England, and she keeps a funny diary. I read all of them when I was younger and they are still my favourite.
What would be your favourite book of all time?
My favourite book of all time is Life of Pi by Yann Martel. I have read it five times.
If you could be any character from a book, who would you be?
I think I would want to be Nancy Drew. She is a young detective. She always has such fun adventures.
Interview with Library Staff
Hello Ms. Andersson, what is your role here at IES Linköping?
I am our school's librarian. That means that I plan and organize the library and is responsible for its activities. As a student you can find me in the library or meet me when I have lessons in Media and Information Literacy. This year I also teach three classes in Social Studies.
How long have you been working at our school?
I have been here from the beginning in yr 2003. It has been great fun to build a library from scratch with the help of teachers and students.
What is your favourite book in our library?
The Harry Potter series are absolut favourites. Read them, just do it!
What would be your favourite book of all time?
I have to tell you, I have a couple of favourites. One of them is Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.
If you could be any character from a book, who would you be?
Well, professor McGonagall of course...
Hello Ms. Fitzpatrick, what is your role here at IES Linköping?
I am a teacher librarian. This year you can find me in the library on Wednesdays. The rest of the week I will be teaching Music.
How long have you been working at our school?
I've worked at IES Linköping for just over one year now. It is great to work at such a hardworking school with motivated staff and students.
What is your favourite book in our library?
There are too many to choose! Last year I read a great book called Wonder by R.J. Palacio, that would definitely be one of my favourites. I also love Harry Potter and Roald Dahl.
What would be your favourite book of all time?
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. (We do have this in our library but there were too many others that I also liked!)
If you could be any character from a book, who would you be?
Matilda, she is awesome!
Our Library's History
In 2003 the library could be found on the third floor, in the old library from the Teachers Academy. The library expanded first time in 2005 and finally in 2012 we moved up to the forth floor; to 150 square metres and by then we had over 800 students and more than 10 000 books.
This picture is from when the library was situated on the third floor.
'Blind Date with a Book' project in 2014 during 'Valentine Day Theme Week'.