The Pupil Support Team are based in the library, there is always one of them around for pupils to speak to throughout the day.  This is a group of teaching assistants who are also involved in pastoral care.

Homework Club takes place in the library and runs after school until 4.30pm; this is supervised by members of the Pupil Support Team.

Photocopying – there are two colour photocopiers in the library available for pupil use.

Resources in the Library Resource Centre.

There are a variety of resources available to all pupils in the library resource centre for use both at school and at home. Including:

• Books
• Computers
• Magazines
• Journals
• Cds and Audio Tapes
• Videos and Dvds
• Daily newspapers
• Careers library
• Posters
• Maps

Library Induction lessons

All year 7 pupils will take part in Library Induction lessons when they join Borden. They will learn all about the Dewey Decimal System and how to use a library resource centre efficiently and effectively, skills that can be used in other libraries too. These will take place in an English, Science, Geography and History lesson.

Reading Awards – together with the English department boys will partake in Reading Awards focusing on expanding both reading and English language skills. In the past these have always been popular with the boys.

Debating club takes place in part of the library resource centre on Thursdays at 1.30pm.

Stationery Shop – this is open all day.