Four ways to find books
1 Get started by downloading a list of resources for your
level
2 Use the numbers on the shelves to find what you want.
The main numbers for ESOL are:
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The LRCs are quiet spaces for personal study
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You can use and borrow books & other resources
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Computers, laptops & printing facilities are available
Getting
started
On the shelves:
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Books for every subject area
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Reference resources
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Newspapers / magazines
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Fiction
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Biography / books of general interest
Online:
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E-books for every subject area
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E-books of general interest
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Academic journals
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Databases
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Dictionaries and encyclopaedias
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News archives
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Helpful subject guides and info sheets
At Victoria, a small bookable room is available for students who are working on a group assignment or who wish to practice a presentation.
Group
room
Please ask at the desk
Both types of resource are
listed in the library catalogue:
Online resources
Opening times / contact
Victoria
Soho
9.00 - 7.00
9.00 - 7.00
9.00 - 7.00.
9.00 - 7.00
9.00 - 4.00
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W
T
F
M
T
W
T
F
8.30 - 6.00
8.30 - 7.00
8.30 - 6.00
8.30 - 7.00
9.00 - 5.00
Borrowing
books
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You can borrow up to 5 books at a time.
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Books can be loaned for either 1 or 3 weeks
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Staff can issue a book to you at the desk
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Or you can use the self-issue machine.
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You will need your student ID card
Returning / renewing books
Please return your books on time - there
is a fine of 10p per item per day for
late books.
If you need to keep a book for longer,
you can renew it:
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At the desk
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By phone
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By email
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From your MyCirqa account
Please ask at the desk
More about the MyCirqa app
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To use a PC, book a time slot with staff
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Laptops, free to borrow, are also available
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Self-service laptop lockers are sited close to the LRCs
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Just swipe your student ID card to get access
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Laptops can be borrowed for up to 3 hours
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Please plug the laptop in to charge on return
Misuse / incorrect return of laptops can result
in fines or suspension of your library account.
PCs and Laptops
Check out a laptop
Logging in with your
Wifi
All student areas have WiFi
You can use your own laptop, tablet or smart
phone anywhere in the building
From your available networks, select WKC .
You may need to enter your username and password
This is your log in for WKC devices & portals
Username = the number on your ID card
eg S0203456
Password = password1
(You should change your password
when you first log in)
Username /
Password
Your password for MyCirqa
and some online resources
will be different
Please ask staff
WKC Portals
Staff and students across the college share and organise information with three portals:
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Moodle.
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MyDay
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College email
These are available online from anywhere with your log in
Moodle.
Moodle is a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) that holds course materials such as:
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assignments
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handouts
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class presentations
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messages from tutors
URL = vle.westking.ac.uk.
Log in = your college username/password
MyDay.
MyDay lets you access:
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college news
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your grades and attendance
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info on student support.
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info on financial support
URL = go.mydaycloud.com
Log in = WKC username + @fecolleges.london eg S0123456@fecolleges.london
Password = your usual WKC password
College email.
Access your student email via Outlook on a college laptop / pc
Or via: outlook.office.com/owa
URL = go.mydaycloud.com
Log in = WKC username + @fecolleges.london eg S0123456@fecolleges.london.
Password = your usual WKC password
Your email address will be:
username@student.westking.ac.uk
(eg S0123456@student.westking.ac.uk)
You can download the free library app MyCirqa
from your app store to:
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search the catalogue
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renew books
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reserve books
Please ask at the desk for your password
MyCirqa
Printing & copying
Black and white / colour photocopying and print-
ing is available in the main LRC area.
You can send a document to the LRC printer from any college PC or laptop.
You can buy print credit from the LRC desk.
Help
Learning Centre Staff are always happy to help you find resources, use computers and print.
Ask at the desk or get in touch by phone / email
Support sessions
Learning Facilitators based at the LRC can also offer more in-depth help, supporting you to improve your study skills and computer skills.
You can book a 1-2-1 with a Facilitator, or a small group session for yourself and a few classmates.
You will also meet Facilitators in your class-rooms when they come to deliver sessions for your group. Facilitators offer support in many areas including:
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Research skills
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Using online databases
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Using the library catalogue
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Harvard referencing / bibliographies
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Essay and report writing
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Using Microsoft Office
Ask at the LRC desk if you would like to book a support session with a Learning Facilitator or get in touch by phone / email
We look forward to supporting you in your studies.
Go to Moodle
Go to MyDay
Go to Outlook
