LEARNING

On your first visit to the Learning Hub you will need to get your badge activated at the desk. This allows you to borrow up to six items at a time, including books and tech.

Books are loaned out for a two or three week period, these can be renewed up to three times (if the book has not been reserved).

The self-service machine will only work after your badge has been activated.

If you are returning books outside of opening hours, please use the book returns box at the entrance of the Learning Hub.

Returning a book late will cause a fine of 5p per day. Late fees can be paid by card at the finance office or online at the BCoT store (for fines over 50p only), or in cash at the Learning Hub.

Please note that fines will continue to increase if the late book has not been returned or renewed.

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FINDING YOUR BOOKS

We have divided our books into subject areas to make it easier for you to find the books relevant to your course. Each section is coloured to correlate to a broader topic. These sections are then divided into more specific subsections. If you are ever in doubt, please ask at the desk.

PUBLIC & COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Law - Public Services

Forensics & Criminology

Travel & Tourism - Hospitality

History - Business - Business Finance Human Resources - Marketing Economics

SOCIAL CARE & EDUCATION

Psychology - Sociology

Counselling - Health & Social Care SEND (Special Educational Needs) Baby & Nursery Childcare Primary/Secondary Education

Teaching & Adult Education

Research English - World Languages

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SCIENCE & TRADES

The Sciences - Anatomy & Physiology Nursing & Medicine - General Health - Holistic Therapies - Sports & Sciences - Veterinary Studies - Domestic Animals - Farm Animals Exotic & Zoo Animals - Wildlife - Construction Plumbing - Carpentry - Gas - Bricklaying Painting & Decorating - Welding - Electrics Engineering - Maths - Automotive

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

World Religions - Race & Culture - Sex & Sexual Education - LGBTQ+ - Drug Awareness Alcohol & Drinking - War & Politics - Bullying & Conflict - Sustainable Studies - Grief & Loss Personal Finance - Ethics - Philosophy - Self-esteem & Image - Mental Health - Health Care & Medication - Study Skills - Digital Literacy

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ART, MEDIA & BEAUTY

The Arts - Jewellery - Painting

Design - Architecture - Sculpture

Merchandising - Beauty

Hair - Textiles & Fashion

Photography - Music - Film

Games - Computing

FICTION
BOOKS

Explore our huge range of books including topics like:

Sci-fi & Thriller

Games (Dungeons & Dragons)

Fantasy & Adventure

Novels & Literature

Romance & Comedy

Horror

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EBOOKS

Follow either of the two links to search for our collection of ebooks. You can search books by title, author or subject category.

BE AWARE: 'VLeBooks' requires you to sign in with your Google account (student email). 'Ebrary' requires no sign-in.

VLEBOOKS

EBRARY

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BOOK A POD

If you need a quiet space to focus, we have three pods available. The pods have a computer, webcam and two chairs each, ask at the desk for any further equipment.

Pods are bookable in 30-minute slots, click below to see the booking pages.

Pod 1

Pod 2

Pod 3

PRINTING

When printing, first check the correct printer is selected - it is called 'FollowMe'.

Be aware that when you first use the printer, you will have to register your account by scanning your badge and entering your login details (same as your computer login). It will only ask you to do this once.

Scan your badge on the printer and select 'print release'. You can also use the printer to scan or photocopy. If you need coloured paper or white card, check the shelf beside the printer.

PRINT CREDIT

At the start of the year, you will automatically have a £5 printing allowance added to your account. Once this runs out, you will need to top it up on the button below. To check your print credit, copy and paste the link below into your browser. Then log in with your student number and BCoT password.

http://bcot-prn-01:9191/user

If you ever need support, just ask at the desk.

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STUDY SKILLS

If you need support studying then book a session with Sadie, our Learning Hub Co-Ordinator. Sessions run every day from 09:00-13:00 and 14:30-16:00. Sessions are 30 minutes long. Otherwise, explore the resources below: