Library
Welcome to Archbishop Blanch Library/Resource Base
Our Library is expertly managed by Mrs Jones who has been working towards creating a fully equipped resource base for nearly ten years.
The Library is equipped with a Library Management system which allows a catalogue of stock to be built up covering subjects taught on the National Curriculum. We also have a wide range of titles in our fiction/novels section and a bank of computers to give students greater access to the internet and resources.
Stock editing is constantly taking place to give access to the most up to date reading materials available. A questionnaire is given to the students, usually in the Spring Term, to help the department evaluate and incorporate new ideas and concepts to keep pace with the advancement of education and technology.
The students enjoy visiting the library/resource base, whether it's to do research, use the computers or to chill out and read a book. Teachers like to book lessons to use the facilities. We feel that the Library/Resource Base is a very important part of our school, supporting the education and development of each student and therefore enriching each person's life.
Our Library Shop is open every day and sells a range of stationery and equipment for school use. The Bookclub scheme is very popular with the girls enabling them to purchase the latest titles at discounted prices.
Here is a list of the latest History Titles available to borrow from the Library
There's a War on You Know - Rick's Childhood Days of Bliss By Richard Hynes
Pillowslips and Gasmasks -Liverpool's Wartime Evacuation - by Joan Boyce
Battle of the Atlantic - an Anthology of Personal Memories -
The Slave Boy - The Life of Olaudah Equiano
Of Plots and Passions - A Thousand Years of Devious Deeds
Storm Over the Mersey
Port in a Storm - The Air Attacks on Liverpool and its Shipping in the Second World War
NEW TITLES AVAILABLE FROM THE LIBRARY THIS TERM
Science at the Edge - Cloning
Science at the Edge - Fighting Infectious Disease
Science at the Edge - In Vitro Fertilization
Science at the Edge - Organ Transplantation
Headline Issues - Stopping Pollution
Headline Issues - Tackling Poverty
Headline Issues - Getting Rid of Waste
Headline Issues - Feeding the World
Headline Issues - Earth's Growing Population
Beat Stress - The Exam handbook
Body Talk - The Social Survival Handbook
I'm Broke - The Money Handbook
Making a Difference - The Save the World Handbook
Weardowney Knit Couture
World Black History - African Roots
World Black History - The Struggle for Freedom
Eat Smart - A Balanced Diet
Why Science Matters - Understanding Health and Behaviour
Why Science Matters - Predicting Earthquakes
Why Science Matters - Fighting Crime
Why Science Matters - Sports Science
Horrible Science - Wasted World
World Black History - Independence and Equality
World Black History - The Slave Trade
Be Your Own Personal Trainer
Art and Craft in Africa
World of Discovery - Great Cities
Where Are We Now - Guide to the issues that shape our world
Arts and Crafts of Mexico
Complete Calligraphy
The Art of African Masks
Digital Fashion Illustration
Hopper
Van Gogh
1000's of Facts
The Complete Guide to Taking Great Photographs
The Practical Guide to Kayaking and Canoeing
The Story of Leonardo Da Vinci
The Pop Art Tradition
1000 Bags, Tags and Labels - Distinctive Designs for Every Industry
Fashion Illustration - Flat Drawing
FICTION TITLES
Frankenstein - Mary Shelley
David Copperfield - Charles Dickens
Treasure Island - R. L Stevenson
Noughts and Crosses - Malorie Blackman
Checkmate - Malorie Blackman
Knife Edge - Malorie Blackman
Double Cross - Malorie Blackman
Shiver - Maggie Stiefvater
Wings - A new kind of faerie tale - Aprillynne Pike
Ginger Snaps - Cathy Cassidy
Ghosts Stories - Hamley, Philip, Rooney & Stewart
Funny Stories - Durant, Philip, Stewar & Williams
