LEARNING
HUB
Open 8:30am - 5:00pm*, Monday - Friday 01256 306384
*4:30pm close on Fridays
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Learning Hub Co-ordinator
Visit F107 to explore and borrow a range of fiction and non-fiction books
Visit our online book catalogue onsite or at home. You can search by Title, Author or Subject
Need a quiet space to work? We have three study pods available
Top up your printer credit at our online store. Remember, everyone gets £5 at the start of the year!
Check out our resources to help with your studies, such as researching, referencing etc.
We have a wide range of tech; laptops, cameras, VR headsets and more!
BORROWING BOOKS
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.
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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).
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The self-service machine will only work after your badge has been activated.
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If you are returning books outside of opening hours, please use the book returns box at the entrance of the Learning Hub.
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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.
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Please note that fines will continue to increase if the late book has not been returned or renewed.
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
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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
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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.
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BE AWARE: 'VLeBooks' requires you to sign in with your Google account (student email). 'Ebrary' requires no sign-in.
For further resources, click on either Project Gutenberg or Open Library to explore thousands of free ebooks online.
AUDIOBOOKS
Go to LibriVox to access free audiobooks online. LibriVox audiobooks are free for anyone to listen to, on their computers, iPods or other mobile device.
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.
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Pods can be booked for 15, 30 and 60 minute sessions.
If you need a longer session, make multiple bookings (if available).
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Please contact Sadie to cancel any unwanted bookings.
PRINTING
When printing, first check the correct printer is selected - it is called 'FollowMe'.
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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.
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http://bcot-prn-01:9191/user
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If you ever need support, just ask at the desk.
STUDY SKILLS
If you need support with your study skills then book a session with Sadie, our Learning Hub Co-Ordinator. Sessions are available every day from 09:00-13:00 and 14:30-16:00, each running for 30 minutes.
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Please note that these sessions cover study skills, not course content!
Otherwise, explore the resources below:
EQUIPMENT
We have a range of equipment that you can use in the Learning Hub or borrow for the day.
Just ask at the desk and we can sign it out to you.
ONSITE USAGE
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Computers
Chromebooks
HP Laptops
Surface Pro 7's
Android Tablets
Google Jamboard
Headphones
Microphones
Camera Kit
360 cameras
Graphics tablets
Coding bots
SUPERVISED KIT
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HTC Vive Pro
Oculus Rift
Oculus Go
Meta Quest
Camera and lighting kit
Podcasting kit