Library

Welcome to Little Ilford School Library

Mrs J Showunmi - Librarian

Mrs N Nanu - Library Assistant

Our school library is a warm and welcoming place for all students and staff. It is full of resources such as books (physical and audio), computers, newspapers and magazines to support learning, teaching, and reading for pleasure. Students can use the computers and desks for homework, study and research, and we also have soft seating areas for more relaxed reading. Throughout the school year, we have a range of fun and engaging library events.

You are welcome to use the library on the day assigned to your year group. Please check the Google classroom announcement page for further information.

Finding books

We have a Library catalogue and reading lists on Oliver or you can browse the eplatform. Books that are already out on loan can be reserved and you will be placed on a waiting list.

For eBook and audiobook collection, our eLibrary can be found here: https://littleilford.eplatform.co/

If you have forgotten your login details or are new to the school, do ask your school librarian.

Taking responsibility

You are responsible for looking after the items you borrow. In the event that any items are damaged, you will not be in trouble but will be expected to pay for the loss or damage.

You can download an app for your device for easy access to your ebooks/audiobooks:

App link: https://littleilford.eplatform.co/help/apps/eplatform-app

Direct Link to app library:

IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/eplatform-by-wheelers/id912668852

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eplatform.android.googleplay&hl=en

Windows: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/eplatform/9nblggh3z38k?activetab=pivot:overviewtab

The LIS Book Club meets in the library fortnightly on Wednesdays between 3:00 pm and 4:00pm (time subject to change).

Online Resources for Reading

Overdrive* - ebooks and audiobooks from Newham and other Public Libraries
BorrowBox* - ebooks and audiobooks from Newham and other Public Libraries
Project Gutenberg - ebooks of texts out of copyright
PressReader* - for Newspapers/magazines with your library card
BookTrust Bookfinder - find out about books in a wide variety of genres
Goodreads - students can write their own reviews of books they have read, find book lists, take part in quizzes and discover new books to read
Guardian Long Reads - articles on a variety of topics

*access with your library card or temporary membership log-in details

Online Resources for All Subjects — Year 7 to 11

Khan Academy - cross-curricular resources
Seneca - cross-curricular revision materials
BBC Bitesize - revision across the curriculum
Credo Reference - general reference source for quality research/study. Access also provided through Public Libraries.
The Week Junior/ First News - newspapers for younger readers. Access provided through public Libraries
TedEd - a curated version of TEDTalks for young learners
True tube - Award winning free resources for RE, PSHE & Citizenship

*access with your library card or temporary membership log-in details

Free Educational Games/Activities and Virtual Museum tours

Tate Kids - Games, quizzes & crafts to do at home including Jacqueline Wilson’s Magical Tour of Tate Britain
Natural History Museum - activities & crafts to do around the home
Mercedes Benz - Virtual Tour of Mercedes Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany
The Great Fire of London - Stories & games about the great fire of London
Science Museum - Games, Apps & activities to do at home
Geography Games
Jigsaw Planet - jigsaws