QUICK LINKS
Learning Resource Centre
Useful Links (more information below)
Book Stock
The Library stocks a comprehensive range of non-fiction books that supports the curriculum and provides the opportunity for wider reading. Promoting a culture of reading in school is one of the core aims of the library. The Library promotes reading for pleasure and has an excellent range of fiction which is well-used by students. As well as classics and modern fiction, this includes Manga titles, graphic novels and a ‘quick read’ section. The fiction range is constantly being updated to reflect recently published titles and students are encouraged to make recommendations for new library stock.
USING THE LIBRARY
All students are automatically enrolled in the Library from year 7 to the end of year 13.
The Library is open to students before and after school most days. Students can also visit the Library during break and lunch times on a rota basis; students can find this rota displayed on the Library door and on the corridors. In year 7 and year 8, students will have one timetabled English lesson per fortnight in the Library.
BORROWING & RETURNING BOOKS
The AHS Library catalogue (Reading Cloud) is available online, so students can search for books they would like to borrow. Students can access the catalogue by clicking on the Reading Cloud logo further down this page.
Students are free to borrow up to 3 books at a time; the loan period is initially 2 weeks, but this can be extended as required.
Students can return library books by placing them in the green ‘Library Returns’ box, which is located just inside the Library entrance. If a student misplaces or damages a book whilst they are borrowing it, they should inform Ms Warnock, the librarian, as soon as possible.
AHS eLIBRARY
AHS eLibrary is our online digital fiction library containing over 1000 eBooks. It offers a wide variety of YA fiction, classics and Accelerated Reader titles which students can read online or download 24/7.
Click on the logo below to access the AHS eLibrary homepage, then sign in to your eLibrary account to borrow an audio or eBook. Use your school email address as your username and your usual school password to sign in.
Accelerated Reader
Accelerated Reader is an online tool that allows year 7 and year 8 students to select challenging and entertaining reads. Year 7 and year 8 students will complete a STAR test at the beginning of each term and a ZPD (Zone of Proximal Development) will be calculated to help students choose books which are appropriate for their reading ability. The programme then offers quizzes on each book, so that teachers can monitor reading progress.
Click the logo below to take an Accelerated Reader book quiz.
Reading Cloud
Reading Cloud is the AHS Library Catalogue. It lists all our resources and many useful websites.
Log in to Reading Cloud by clicking the logo below to search for books, view loans and write reviews.
Use the Links section on the Reading Cloud homepage to access digital resources, other library catalogues and AR bookfinder.
Reading Cloud Username = Your school email address (eg S………@students.allertonhigh.org.uk)
Reading Cloud Password = Your usual school password
e-Book Platform
The Allerton High e-book platform has a number of GCSE and A level e-textbooks which are available for students to access 24/7. The platform also includes English set texts and some fiction titles.
Students can access the VLe-book platform through their Office365 login
Library Programmes and Activities
The librarian, Ms Warnock, works closely with the English department. The literacy coordinator and librarian organise different reading support clubs for students in KS3. The librarian also hosts after school activities on a timetabled basis; students can find more information in the weekly student bulletin.
The librarian works with colleagues in the area to schedule regular extra-curricular opportunities; for example, visiting authors, poetry slam and local book awards. We also host the Scholastic Book Fair during the Autumn term.
Year 7 students participate in the annual Book Buzz scheme in which they get to select a free book from a range of genres.
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