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Our Library
Why is reading so important?
We are passionate about reading here at University of Birmingham School. We have a well-resourced library open at break and lunch times where you can borrow books, sit and read, and complete your homework.
In everything you do, you need to be able to read. The more you can read, the more of the world you can access. It is through reading that we learn about the world we live in: about other cultures and places, people, and what they have done, events both past and present. Books open up different worlds to us; places we simply cannot visit.
“Reading gives us some place to go when we have to stay where we are.” Mason Cooley.
Do you love reading, books, and helping people?
From September 2022, Ms Middleton will need a hardworking and reliable team of library assistants to help with the running of the library – shelving books, helping other pupils use the library, promoting the library and books, creating displays, and running events.
You will need to be friendly, good at working as part of a team, enjoy reading, and like helping people. Pupils should be able to work without supervision and have good listening and communication skills.
Being a library assistant gives you the opportunity to learn new skills, take on responsibility, contribute to the School community and be part of a team that shares your love of reading.
See your PPM or download an application form here. All applications must be handed in to your PPM by Friday 13 May with interviews after half term and some initial training for successful candidates before the summer holidays.
Displays
Our Library Team regularly update their displays, sharing book recommendations, raising awareness for national and international events, and showcasing pupil work.
Library Opening Hours
The library is open during normal lesson hours as a silent study space for Sixth Form students and for KS3 Library Lessons. Also for book changes, reading, and homework space during break and lunchtime (KS3 all week/KS4-5 Monday and Tuesday only).
Please contact Ms Middleton via ClassCharts or email if you wish to use the library before or after School:
Before School 08:15 – 08:45:
Tuesday – Manga Club
Wednesday – Study/Reading/Homework
Thursday – Book Club
Friday – Study/Reading/Homework
After School 15:15 – 16:15:
Monday – Study/Reading/Homework
Sora is BACK!
We are back online with Sora and all UoB School pupils and students are able to borrow e-books and audiobooks via tablets, laptops, and smartphones.
To read on your phone or tablet please download the Sora App, choose Secondary EBooks NOW as our School and login using your UoB School email address.
Alternatively, you can login to Sora through RM Unify or, if you are already logged into Accessit, you can click on the URL of the book to read it directly from there.
How to use Accessit
- Click on your year group link below.
- Login through RM Unify using your UoB School username and password.
- Reserve books and have them delivered to your form room! (You can also access e-books).
- How to use Accessit.
- Year 7, 8, and 9 Accessit
- Year 10 and 11 Accessit
- Year 12 and 13 Accessit
UoB School Virtual Library
Take a look a our virtual library loaded with book reviews, book readings and recommendations. Click on the links below to access:
Meet our Librarian
Hello, I’m Ms Middleton, the School Librarian…
I love working in the library because I’m surrounded by books all day and get to talk about books all day! I am passionate about the importance of reading for pleasure and I am a firm believer that all young people have the potential to enjoy reading, they just haven’t discovered the right book for them yet, and it’s my job to help them find it!
It’s a real privilege to be here at UoB School where reading is valued so highly and be part of the reading journey for so many pupils, students, and staff.
Follow the UoB School Library Instagram and Twitter accounts for all the latest updates and new book arrivals!
Looking for something new to read?
Take a look at the latest book recommendations below for your next adventure:
Events
September 2021
- Library Assistant Recruitment. Join the Library Team!
October 2021
- Black History Month.
November 2021
- Bookbuzz for Year 7 & 8.
December 2021
- Scholastic Bookfair – 06 – 13 December.
What can you find in the Library?
A place to find your next great read!
The majority of our ‘story’ books are organized A-Z by author surname and are a mixture of genres (funny, scary, adventure and so on). We also have a great selection of manga and graphic novels, classics and quick, accessible reads as well as adult fiction. There should be something for everyone!
Non Fiction Books
Our non-fiction books will introduce you to, and help you read around, academic subjects from Art through to R.S. They’re a mixture of fun, accessible reads and more scholarly texts to support study. We have a large reference section as well as plenty of books on popular topics like gaming, sport and cookery.
A place to study and relax
We offer a calm, quiet space away from the hubbub of the main school to come talk about books, settle down to some revision, use our I-pads for homework or research or simply sit on a comfy sofa and read your book! We also stock the main subject text books and revision guides for GCSE and A level.
A place to stay informed
We have a daily copy of the Times and The Guardian delivered to help keep you up-to-date with what’s going on in the world as well as a range of academic journals such as Science Focus. Or you can just relax with Top Gear, Match or Shout magazine.