Welcome to the Heaton Learning Resource Centre (LRC)

The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) is a multi-functional learning space used by all Heaton students.
The LRC consists of three separate areas: LRC Central (the spacious main area containing the library collection, study tables, desktop iMacs, chromebooks, printer/photocopier); two LRC Seminar Rooms; and the LRC Auditorium.
The LRC Coordinator supports students' research needs, teaches information literacy and digital citizenship skills, and promotes reading for enjoyment.
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What can students do in the Heaton LRC?

  • Visit the LRC during classtime for all sorts of learning activities.
  • Find information on Inquiry topics using relevant and appropriate print and online resources.
  • Use the LRC devices (6 iMacs, 9 Chromebooks).
  • Learn about the six vital research skills.
  • Explore the range of quality information resources available through the LRC Research Resources page.
  • Attend a Research Skills session in the LRC. Learn how to find the best information for your topic, how to evaluate information, how to avoid plagiarising, and how to create a Reference List.
  • Complete a Digital Citizenship unit.
  • Ask Mrs Boniface, the Learning Resource Coordinator, for help with finding information or with your research.
  • Make or listen to presentations in the LRC Auditorium, or watch a video.
  • Use an LRC Seminar Room for group work.
  • Catch up on homework during lunchtime in the LRC - there are many study tables available and you can also use the desktop computers at lunchtime for school work.
  • Find a great book to read. Use the LRC Catalogue to see what books, graphic novels, magazines and picture books we have. You can also use the Catalogue to see a listing of New Items, read and write reviews about our books, check your Borrower Record and renew your loans.
  • Come to the LRC at lunchtimes between 12.45pm to 1.20pm. You can use LRC Central at lunchtimes for any "constructive" purpose, including reading, drawing, playing board games or cards, and catching up on school work. You can not use a laptop or chromebook at lunchtime though!
  • Read in peace and quiet in the LRC Chill Zone (LRC Auditorium) during lunchtimes. There is no talking in the Chill Zone -  use the LRC Central area if you want to chat.
  • LRC Blog: the homepage of LRC Catalogue doubles as the LRC Blog. It is where you can read featured book reviews, view Book Trailers, find out the latest LRC news and see photos of the recent LRC displays.
  • Expand your reading horizons by checking out recommended reads and book suggestions on our Read webpage. The "Great Reads" guide lists some of the best books in the Heaton LRC, grouped by genre.
  • Ask Mrs Boniface for suggestions of what to read next.
  • Find out about something you are interested in using our Non Fiction collection.
  • Suggest a book for the LRC to buy. There are suggestion forms at the Issuing Desk or use the Online Form.
  • Take part in book and literacy competitions and events.
Heaton LRC website last updated 12 April 2018.
Contact the LRC Coordinator, Jane Boniface, at Bonifacej@heaton.school.nz