The library has dedicated study spaces for students to study independently, research and work on coursework. This quiet zone provides laptop power points and college Wi-Fi. Twelve designated study spaces are available throughout the week.

Books and other materials can be borrowed through self-service checkout or at the library help desk. Students and staff must use a valid CSA ID and contact the Resource Officer when borrowing books, journals or other resources.

Use your e-Library account to see current loans, place a hold and renew items. You may also visit the Library to borrow, renew or return items and collect requests made through the online catalogue.

Items may be renewed before their due date if they have not been reserved by another borrower and your Library account is active and unrestricted.

Renewal emails confirm whether the renewal succeeded and show the new due date. Items can be returned at the help desk or self-returned online while in the Library, before being placed on the return shelf.

Note: Teaching-practice items can be borrowed for 12 weeks.

Overdue items that are on hold are charged at £0.50 per day, per item, up to a maximum of £10 per item. If charges exceed £5, you will not be able to borrow more items until the fine is reduced to £5.

The borrower must replace lost or damaged material or pay the full price shown for the item.

The library will sign a clearance form only when all borrowed items have been returned.

CSA is committed to making Library and learning-resource services accessible. If a disability, long-term health condition, learning difference or another circumstance affects how you access services or materials, contact the Library or Student Support to discuss reasonable adjustments and practical support. You do not need to disclose more personal information than is necessary to request support.

Support may include help locating, borrowing and using resources; guidance on accessible formats, assistive technology and Library systems; adjustments to borrowing or return arrangements where appropriate; help accessing study spaces and facilities; or referral to relevant Student Support services.

The Library seeks to provide a safe, secure and appropriate study environment. All users are expected to treat facilities, Library staff and fellow users with dignity and respect.

Where behaviour does not meet these expectations, Library staff may take reasonable and proportionate steps to protect people, facilities and resources. This may include asking a person to stop the behaviour, leave the Library temporarily or restricting access where necessary.

Any longer-term restriction or disciplinary action will be considered fairly under the School’s Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures. Students will be told the reason, expected duration and how to request a review. Relevant reasonable adjustments and agreed support arrangements will be considered.

Students must use School facilities, systems and online resources lawfully, safely and responsibly. Serious concerns or suspected unlawful conduct—including harassment, grooming, fraud, misuse of systems or personal data, or behaviour that may put others at risk—may be addressed under safeguarding and disciplinary procedures and, where appropriate, referred to external agencies.

If you are concerned that you or another person may be at risk of harm, exploitation or radicalisation, tell a member of staff or contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead. You do not need to investigate the concern yourself. In an emergency or where there is an immediate risk of harm, contact the emergency services.

Use social media, School systems and online learning resources respectfully, lawfully and responsibly. Do not post personal information about others without permission or share confidential School information, learning materials or another person’s personal data without authority.

Use a strong, unique password for every important account; consider a trusted password manager; enable two-step verification where available; never share login details; do not save passwords on shared computers; and be cautious of suspicious messages, links and attachments. If an account may be compromised, change its password, enable two-step verification and contact the School.

Read the School’s Acceptable Use Policy and NCSC password guidance.

Books, journals, e-books, databases, websites and other learning materials may be protected by copyright and licence conditions. Copy, print, download or save material only to the extent permitted for personal study, research or learning.

Do not copy or download more than the permitted amount; upload protected material publicly; share material without authority; download entire e-books, journal issues or substantial database content; use automated tools or crawlers; or remove copyright and source information. Acknowledge authors and sources using the required referencing style. If you are unsure, contact the Library before proceeding.

Electronic databases are limited to authorised CSA students, faculty and staff. Sign in with your user ID and password, follow copyright requirements and comply with each provider’s licence terms. Material is for personal, non-commercial use.

Do not use robots or automated crawlers, download entire e-journals or substantial content, print numerous copies of one article or republish database material. Improper use may lead to reasonable and proportionate restrictions on access.

Caspian School of Academics Ltd uses personal information relating to Library use only where necessary to provide services, manage access, respond to enquiries, maintain security, improve services and meet legal or regulatory obligations.

This may include identity and contact details, Library account information, loans, returns, renewals, reservations, fines or charges, resource recommendations and support enquiries. Access is limited to authorised staff and approved providers that need the information to deliver or support the relevant service, and information is retained only for as long as required.

The School’s Student Privacy Notice explains the applicable lawful bases, retention periods and your rights. To request the notice, exercise your information rights or raise a concern, contact the Data Protection Lead at info@caspianschool.ac.uk. You may also read the website privacy information or contact the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Visitors may use the Library by prior arrangement and must sign in at reception with photographic identification. Access to study space and printed materials is subject to availability. Electronic resources may be used only where the relevant licence permits. Visitors must follow Library rules and staff instructions.

Students can send Library and reference enquiries through the Ask a Librarian service or by email at any time. The Library normally replies within 48 hours, excluding holidays.

We can help with finding resources, checking availability, using the Library catalogue and databases, Harvard referencing, citations and partner-resource enquiries.

Referencing acknowledges the authors and creators whose work informed your assignments or portfolio.