Library
Students may borrow books during break and lunch. You may also do so before and after school, excepting in very busy periods.
It does not open at break, early and late lunch (12:05-13:25pm), or before and after school, and closes for the day at 3.10pm.
Note that it also may be closed during P3 or P5 – please check the main doors for information on the day.
Note that workstations are monitored in this area, and students must adhere to LSS acceptable computer use policy whilst in the room.
OVERDUE ITEMS & DAMAGED BOOKS: Fines and charges
- Students from Y7-Y11 are not charged overdue fines
- Sixth form students are charged at a rate of 10p per book per day (capped at £10 per item)
However, please note:
All students are expected to be responsible for looking after books borrowed from the school library, and to be proactive in their renewal or return. Please email
- Items that have been overdue for a significant period of time, and which have been given the maximum number of 3 reminders via the Library Management System - as well as 2 reminders and a further final return deadline from the librarian - will have the replacement cost placed on ParentPay. The user account will be frozen until the matter is resolved.
This typically only happens after a student has consistently ignored all reminders and failed to communicate with the librarian regarding the matter. A strike will be issued before this occurs, and will include a clear warning that the next step will involve a charge being levied.
- If a book is returned damaged beyond repair, the replacement cost will also be placed on ParentPay.
Note that all books are checked for damage prior to issue. If a book has slight damage, a message to that effect is place on the Library Management System student account to ensure that no-one is unfairly blamed.
- Once authorised, the charge cannot be reimbursed.
Therefore, if a student eventually tries to return an overdue or ‘lost’ book only after receiving the final charge warning, they may instead retain the book.
To join the team you must be in Y8 or above.
The Student Librarians play a very important role in the day-to-day upkeep of the library and our new recruits will be joining a team that works very hard to ensure that such a huge volume of books, magazines and articles is cared for well.
Please remember that the Library is there for the use of all students and act in accordance with LSS behavioural policy. Anyone found disturbing other students, especially during exam season, will be removed from the library. Students should keep noise to a minimum, be seated at a table, and return books to shelves after each visit. No food, drink, or use of electronic gadgets is permitted in the library during school hours.
Please note that the LSS behavioural policies, including that of computer use, apply in the Library. To that end, students are not permitted to bring in food, drink, or mobile phones. Normal sanctions will apply to individuals who do not adhere to these conditions.
UPCOMING EVENTS & NOTICES