The School Library
The library is an important part of our school, all children are encouraged to borrow books. We have invested in a beautiful new library to;
- Increase children’s enjoyment of books
- Increase the range of books children have access to.
- Encourage children to try new authors and subjects.
- Encourage children to research new areas of learning
Using the library
- All pupils are members of the school library.
- The library is open to parents and children 8.30-5.30 every day.
- Volunteers - school governors and year 6 pupils - are available to help on Thursdays during shared reading and at lunchtime (8.30-9.00am & 12.15-1.00pm).
- Keystage one children visit the library as part of their literacy lessons each week.
- Children may borrow two books
- Books are loaned for two weeks
- Damaged and lost books will be charged for.
As part of our new facilities we have introduced a new Library system. Junior Librarian is a digital library system which allows children to
- take out and return books at any time
- View all the books available in the school from home or anywhere on-line
- Review books and share their reviews
- Link to author websites and other resources
Every book in the school is catalogued so that children can take full advantage of the system, allowing us to find any book at any time (hopefully!). By combining this system with a biometric “finger print” system, which recognises children by their fingerprint when they take or return books, we can allow children and parents to use the library at anytime the school is open, providing the opportunity for parents and children to choose books together, either at home or at school.
Biometric Technology
Fingerprint images will not be stored by the system (instead, a set of coordinates is translated into a string of numbers and encrypted). The encryption method used by the system is a high level, industry standard method. The data held cannot be used to recreate a fingerprint image, passed on to any third party nor can it be used in a forensic investigation.
We would like reassure parents that the storage of any data is an issue we take seriously and always seek to comply with all requirements of the Data Protection Act. Additional technical information in the form of “frequently asked questions” is available on the website.
Parents who would prefer for their children not to use the fingerprint system can opt to use a barcode system. Please inform the school if you wish your child NOT to use the digital finger print system and use a bar code system instead.