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:
Intro to the LRCs
Welcome
to Soho & Victoria
Learning Centres
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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
Group room:
If you want to work with a group, or prepare a presentation
there's a small room you can book at Victoria.
Please ask at the desk
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Most resources can be borrowed
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Some are for library use only
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And online resources are available everywhere
Resources
Resources on the shelves:
More about resources
for your subject
(and how to find them)
Online resources:
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Books for every subject area
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Reference resources (like dictionaries and encyclopaedias)
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Newspapers and magazines
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Fiction
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Biography / books of general interest
If you don't see what you're looking for, just ask
(we keep some books at the desk for library-only use
Search for a subject, book or online resource
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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
More about
online resources
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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 week or 3 weeks
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Staff can issue a book to you printing at the desk
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Or you can use the self-checkout machine
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For either, you just need your student ID card
Borrowing
books
29 June 2021
17 May 2021
01 July 2021
Opening times / contact
8.30 - 6.00
8.30 - 7.00
8.30 - 6.00
8.30 - 7.00
9.00 - 5.00
9.00 - 7.00
9.00 - 7.00
9.00 - 7.00.
9.00 - 7.00
9.00 - 4.00
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Soho
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To use a library PC, book a time slot with staff
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Laptops are also available to borrow free
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There are self-service laptop lockers 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 recharge when you return it
Misuse / incorrect return of laptops can lead to
fines or the suspension of your library account
PCs and Laptops
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.
Username / Password
This is your log in for WKC devices & portals
Username = the number on your ID card
eg S0203456
Password = password1
(You can change this when you first log in)
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.
A student email address may be useful:
- to prove you're a student
- to claim education discounts
- for job applications
- cloud storage for coursework
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)
MyCirqa
Please ask at the desk for your password
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
Help and support
Learning Centre Staff are always happy to answer any questions about using the library. And we can help you with:
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Finding resources
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Using computers
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Using applications (eg Powerpoint)
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Printing / copying
Just 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.
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
You can can book either:
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A one-to-one session
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A small group session (for yourself and a
few classmates)
Just ask at the LRC desk, or get in touch by phone / email
Facilitators also liaise with teachers to deliver sessions in class - so we look forward to meeting you then, if not before!
How to check out
a laptop guide