Library

The library is situated in the Quad and open Monday to Thursday from 8.00am to 3.55pm and on Friday from 8.00am to 3.50pm.

Students are welcome in the Library during their free time, before school, during break, lunchtime and after school.

The aim of the Library is to provide an up-to-date resource area and information centre so that whatever your needs, be it for homework, coursework, or a ‘good read’, we can help you throughout your time at Chancellor’s School.  The Library’s service is constantly expanding as it responds to the needs of a changing curriculum. It currently offers:

• A large, regularly-updated non-fiction section

• A wide selection of fiction books

• Online library system Accessit for browsing and reserving books 

• Termly reading challenges

• 16 computers, linked to the school network enabling students to access the Internet and Intranet

• Photocopy facilities 

• Sale of stationery at favourable prices

• Soft-seating areas for quiet reading

• Online resources available on and off site

• Weekly book club

• Student Librarians

Homework

The Library resources are available after school  for you to do work or research with assistance from staff. It is a quiet area which is popular with students who want to get some homework out of the way before going home. 

How many books may I loan? 

All students can borrow up to four books at any given time. It is the student's responsibility to return books and resources by the date stamped inside.

What happens if my book is overdue?

Should a book become overdue an email reminder is sent and behaviour points issued in line with our Borrowing Policy. If a student has lost or damaged a book then a payment of £10 or a replacement will be required. It is the students responsibility to return resources on the date stamped inside.