Library Opening Times
The Library is open daily to a different year group, on a 2 weekly cycle - An adult will be present during these times.
Outside these times, library books can be returned by placing them in the green box on the librarian desk, in the library.
Librarian
The current Librarian is Miss C House.
Pupil Librarians
The library team are responsible for issuing, checking returns and generally keeping the library tidy and a welcoming place. The librarians are chosen from Year 5.
Wish List
We have introduced a wish list. This is inside the library so children can write down any books they feel it may be good to have in the library. We will then periodically review and make attempts to source.
Issuing and returning Books
To manage the library we use a system called Libresoft.
The school appreciates the prompt return of any books borrowed. Books can be loaned for a period up to 14 days (2 weeks), though can be shorter or longer if needed. Children can borrow up to 2 books, either fiction or non-fiction. Books which remain overdue will prevent the issuing of further books until they returned or replaced. Books which are not returned with 14 days will start the overdue book process.
School Library Service
Shipton Bellinger Primary School subscribes to Hampshire Schools Library Service (SLS). As part of this, a `Book Exchange` of two hundred books, takes place twice a year, which replenishes and updates our library stock.
The SLS subscription also offers advisory services, which includes a stock audit. This ensures the library has a well-balanced, up-to-date selection of stock which is suited to the needs of the children and school community.
Many additional books have been obtained through the donation from parents, pupils and teachers as well as from monies donated by Friends Of Shipton, as well as regular book fairs held in the school.
Book donations
The library welcomes the donation of books, in good condition and appropriate content to include in the library. Please refer to the wish list outside the library to get an ideas of the reading material the children are keen to see in the library.
e-Books
e-Books - Click here to sign and loan e-Books.