Gildas Centre - Library

Our library is aptly named after Br Gildas (Robert Goodwin) a former principal at Saints. He was a fine scholar who could instil in his students an enthusiasm for learning, a love of language and literature, and a rigorous pursuit of independent, critical thought.

The library is multifaceted with extensive resources. There are quiet reading areas, a lecture theatrette, tutorial and seminar spaces and dedicated rooms for class, small group and individual study.

A familiar site is students studying in one area, playing chess in another, and debating or attending a foreign language tutorial elsewhere.

The centre also has a myriad of eye-catching displays. These are often based on a popular series of books or a sporting event and are a testament to the imagination and pride taken to make the library a quiet, modern space for study or leisure.

Skilled and resourceful librarians offer students guidance, insight and resource assistance with their assignments and technical questions.

The Gildas Centre Offers a Vast Array of Resources

Staff constantly update and manage the Oliver catalogue and the audio-visual software ClickView, as well as resourcing the fiction, non-fiction and magazine sections.

The catalogue system offers a vast array of services, from subject-specific resource repositories and newspapers to professional Infobase databases with ebooks and audiobooks available. 

ClickView complements the visual and flipped learning demands of students using Microsoft programs such as OneNote and Teams. 

All resources can be borrowed through Oliver