Interactive library induction
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Varndean College Library
WELCOME
Library Opening Hours
Term time
Monday 8.00am - 6.00pmTuesday 8.00am - 7.00pmWednesday 8.00am - 7.00pmThursday 8.00am - 7.00pmFriday 8.00am -5.30pm
Overview
Welcome to Varndean College LibraryClick on each of the buttons to find out what the library has to offer
Library Website
Library Search
Subject Resources
Online Resources
Quiz
Library Website
The Library's website is the gateway to all of the information and resources you will need
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Library Website
How to access
Access the library website from My Varndean (under the 'Learning' tab) or via the college website in the 'Student Essentials' section. You need to be logged into your college Google account to get access. ORYou can access direct links to the library website from the Library Google Classroom.
https://sites.google.com/varndean.ac.uk/library?pli=1
Subject Resources
The Library has Subject Resources for all courses, each highlighting the relevant print and online resources
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Subject Resources
How to access
https://sites.google.com/varndean.ac.uk/library/menu/subject-resources
Click on the Subject Resources link on the library website to display the full list, by subject area, and then click on the relevant course below the subject to access the guide
Library Search
Search the online library catalogue for books, magazines and DVDs - most can be borrowed for 3 weeks. eBooks and TV programmes can also be found using Library Search
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Library Search
How to access
The Library Search link can be accessed from the library website; from the link on the college website or from the library catalogue PC in the library
Online Resources
These online resources are chosen by teachers and provided by the Library. Use is restricted to college students and staff. The information they provide is easy to access, in-depth and more reliable than Google!
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eBooks
Online Resources
TV programmes to maps...
The library's Online Resources cover a broad spectrum:
...and everything in between!
Whatever you're studying the library is sure to have an Online Resource that can assist you, especially as the collection is continuously evolving to meet students' needs. A core eResource for all students is eBooks. Click below to find out more...
- TV programmes and films - ClickView
- Recordings of live performances - Digital Theatre+ and National Theatre Collection
- Journal and newspaper articles - JSTOR and Gale Primary Sources
- Video lectures - Massolit
- Ordnance Survey digital mapping tool - DigiMap
Online Resources
eBooks
The library has eBook versions of lots of your subject textbooks that you can access from college or home on any device.eBooks can be accessed by clicking on the Ebook Central link (from the Online Resources link), BUT it's best to use Library Search to find a specific eBook title and link directly to it!
Online Resources
How to access Online Resources
To see a full list of online resources click on the Library website. You can also find the relevant online resources for your courses on your Subject Resources pages.
https://sites.google.com/varndean.ac.uk/library/menu/online-resources
Quiz
Try out our quiz to learn more about the Library and its services (Tip: use the library website which you can get to from My Varndean)
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Quiz
QUESTION 1/6
How many items can you borrow at any one time? (Hint: check out the Library FAQs on the library website):
5
WRONG!
20
WRONG!
10
https://sites.google.com/varndean.ac.uk/library?pli=1
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RIGHT!
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QUESTION 2/6
What type of study does the library support?
Quiet, individual study
Group study
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Relaxed study
WRONG!
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QUESTION 3/6
What is Varndean College Library's TV streaming service called? (Hint: check out the Online Resources link on the library website)
ClickView
Videowatch
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TV_stream
WRONG!
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QUESTION 4/6
Name the library's eBook collection (Hint: check out the Online Resources link on the library website)
eBook Central
Lib eBooks
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Springer eBooks
WRONG!
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QUESTION 5/6
Which library Online Resource provides video lectures from university teachers?
JSTOR
WRONG!
Massolit
Vogue Archive
WRONG!
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RIGHT!
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QUESTION 6/6
What time does the library close on Thursdays during term-time?
5pm
WRONG!
7pm
6pm
WRONG!
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Quiz
RIGHT!
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Quiz
HOW DID YOU SCORE?
0-1 correct
2 correct
3 correct
4 correct
5 correct
6 correct
0-1/6 What went wrong?! Spend some more time exploring the Library Website to find out all about the services and resources available to you.
2/6 Oh no! Spend some more time exploring the Library Website to find out about the services and resources available to you.
3/6 Not bad! You're getting to grips with the Library, but if you spend some more time exploring the Website you'll discover services and resources that can help with your studies.
4/6 Pretty good! You've already gained some knowledge of the library's services and resources. Look again at the Library Website to find out even more about the services and resources that will support your studies.
5/6 Very good! You've clearly gained knowledge of the library's services and resources and know to look at the Website to find out even more about what's available to help you with your studies.
6/6 Excellent! You know exactly what the library has available to help with your studies. Keep an eye on the Library Website for further resources that will be invaluable during your time at College.
Finished!
Thank you for completing the library induction. You now know where to find the library and how we can help. We look forward to welcoming you soon! Instagram: @varndeancollegelibraryFollow us for all our latest news and updates!
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