Students can access online resources via the Library Portal on Seqta, either at school or from home. These resources are authoritative, current, and free of bias or advertising interests. They are excellent for research projects or homework tasks.
The following resources are available on the Library Portal:
CATALOGUE Students can quickly access the library catalogue to determine the library collection and if the books are currently on loan or available. (This can only be used at school.) | ||
EBOOKS AND AUDIOBOOKS Students have the choice of thousands of ebooks to read or audiobooks to listen to online. | ||
NEWSPAPERS Various online newspapers can be read whilst at school. NEWSBANK This platform allows students to search for past newspaper articles from home. | ||
ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA This extensive online encyclopedia has information on all topics and provides a choice of readability levels and depth. It is an excellent resource to use, especially when starting assignments. | ||
ECHO ONLINE This platform provides context and background to issues presented in the news media, including hyperlinks to information, as well as a searchable database. | ||
ISSUES IN SOCIETY These books are in pdf format and include statistics, graphs, and information on a variety of contemporary social issues. They are an excellent resource for debates, oral presentations, or research. | ||
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