D' you want to know where real magic lives? It lives within the pages of books. Reading for fun can change who you are and who you can be. (Malorie Blackman)

ECC library is a vibrant facility that enhances and supports learning across the curriculum. It is a welcoming space for students who are looking for a place to read for pleasure, relax and have fun.

 

Our librarians, Mrs Hatchard and Dr Robinson, get great pleasure helping students on their reading journey to improve their literacy skills, develop confidence and enjoy reading.

The college has a strong 'reading for pleasure' culture, where students read at the start of 3 lessons every day. All students, as part of 'being prepared', should have a reading book from either the library or home. In addition to this, students can take out books that we class as pleasure reads. These might be books related to a hobby or interest, or one of our many Manga or graphic reads.

The library is open before, during and after school for students to browse and borrow from our extensive resources, read in our comfortable seating areas, undertake research and complete homework.

 

The College Library System - Accessit

 

To access the college's Library Web App Accessit, log onto to My Apps and click guest, then the blue box. You do not need any passwords. Click here for a help sheet on how to best use Web App, including how to reserve, renew and write reviews.

The library at ECC is a lively and vibrant facility that supports learning across the college

What We Have To Offer

• Over 14,000 fiction and non-fiction books to choose from, across a wide range of genres and authors, including graphic, manga, cartoon and comic strip books
• Reading for Pleasure scheme for years 7-10, with reading rewards
• A large collection of books linked to film/series or tie-ins are available on DVD to borrow, free of charge
• Students can borrow up to 4 books for 3 weeks
• We regularly refresh our stock with new and exciting titles/authors and are committed to improving diversity with an expanding selection of dyslexic-friendly, BAME and LGBTQ+ themed books
• 15 computer stations available for homework and school-related internet-based research
• Regular library sessions for all English sets across KS3 and Year 10
• Dedicated librarians offer advice, recommendations and support to students from all-year groups
• KS3, Year 10+ and Adult Fiction sections
• Comfy seats to read and relax in
• Fun and exciting displays and frequent competitions with fantastic prizes-take a look at our 'What's On' and 'Competition Time' pages or the Web App
•  A "Suggestions Box" for students to request new resources
• Students are encouraged and rewarded for writing book reviews, which are displayed on books
• Popular author visits in the last two years have included: Chris Bradford, Manjeet Mann, David Baddiel, Patrice Lawrence, Matt Oldfield and Emma Carroll
• Participation in World Book Week, National Reading Champions Quiz and Carnegie, and other exciting events throughout the year that students can participate in
• The library runs a Book Club and a Board Games Club 
• A photocopier and printer for student use