Library Information

The mission of the Upper School Lyle Rigg Library is to ensure that students are effective users of ideas and information. To achieve this goal, the Library maintains a substantial collection of books, periodicals, and electronic resources to meet the information needs of TASIS England students and faculty. The Librarian teaches information literacy skills, collaborates with other teachers, promotes reading, and helps students resolve research questions.

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

The Library is also open during evening Study Hall (Sunday to Thursday) for boarding students only, and when required during the weekend, with adult supervision at all times. Please see the poster outside the Library for further information. Food, drink, and the use of cell phones are prohibited.

RESOURCES

The Library has a collection of over 13,000 books for academic and recreational reading, as well as a range of magazines and newspapers. Most library resources may be borrowed or are accessible online, both at school and from home.

The Library uses the electronic catalog program, Destiny (https://tasisengland.follettdestiny.com). This allows users to remotely search their Library or the option to check all three Libraries’ collections. Remote access is available from any device with an Internet connection. The Destiny catalog also contains a component called WebPath Express, offering evaluated websites on search topics.

Students can log in to the Destiny catalog using their LMS username and password (please see the Librarian first).

DATABASES

The Library subscribes to several databases, including JSTOR and Questia for faculty and students to use both on and off campus. Please see the Librarian for assistance with log-ins and passwords.

Other databases may be licensed during the school year. Please consult the Librarian for the most current offerings.

CIRCULATION

Students may check out up to five books for a two-week (renewable) period. Overdue books must be returned before borrowing new books. Teachers may check out books for a longer period, but are requested to return materials in a timely fashion. Reference books and textbooks do not circulate.

Teachers may put books on “reserve” status for class projects so they remain in the Library for shared use. Teachers should set due dates for research projects at least one week in advance of major school holidays to ensure that Library materials are returned before breaks.

Graduating seniors are required to return all Library materials before graduation. All outstanding, severely damaged, or lost books are to be paid for by parents by the end of the school year. All invoices are issued by the Business Office.

LIBRARY SERVICES

All students receive a Library induction, led jointly by the Librarian and subject teachers, at the start of the school year. These sessions introduce the collection, computer resources, and operating procedures to students. Teachers can use these sessions to describe specific research assignments and point out relevant resources for both new and returning students.

Teachers are encouraged to bring classes to the Library throughout the year for research projects. Please contact the Librarian if you want to book the Library.

Material on hand can be evaluated to develop bibliographies, purchase new materials as needed, plan demonstrations of electronic resources, and create exercises to help students with topic definition, research, and presentation.

Teachers are invited to review the Library collection in the relevant subject area, suggest new titles, and offer guidance about eliminating outdated materials. The Librarian will order books that a teacher believes will enhance the study of any topic being taught. The Librarian can create recommended reading lists and present book talks to classes.

LIBRARY ETIQUETTE

Students are asked to be considerate of other students and teachers and to follow the Library Code of Conduct at all times.