All pupils are invited to join the Library Google classroom for their year group. This was introduced to the library during the Covid pandemic, as a means of communication with the pupils during that time.
I continue to use Google Classroom to inform pupils of events taking place in the library, to promote Awareness Days and other library news.
The library aims to provide access to a wide range of resources which are easily located in an inclusive, welcoming environment that supports learning and teaching. The promotion of reading for enjoyment, lifelong learning and information literacy skills are at the core of all activity in the library. The library operates as an integral part of the school and reflects the policies adopted by the school and West Dunbartonshire Council.
STAFF NAMES
Mrs M. Enama (Community Library Co-ordinator)
All pupils and staff can borrow books from the library to take home. Pupils visit the library regularly during class time, either for research purposes across various subjects, or to select books for reading for pleasure.
Opening Hours
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 9.00am – 4.00pm
Wednesday 9.00am – 3.30pm
Thursday 9.00am – 3.30pm
Friday CLOSED
Open at lunchtime from 12.55 – 1.20pm
Pupils are set up with a school library account before they start high school. This gives them access to borrowing books and downloading e-books, e-magazines and e-newspapers, at no charge.
Books available: Fiction, non-fiction, senior fiction, classics, graphic novels, dyslexia friendly and short reads.
Books which are out on loan or new books, can be requested.
Past papers for all subjects are available to borrow, to support studying for exams.
Access to computers and the internet, as well as Chromebooks.
Careers information and University Prospectuses.
Local history Information.
Issues Online (books and on-line access) to support researching contemporary social issues.
Calm Corner - An area for pupils who are struggling and need time out, to regulate their emotions. "Self-Help" books, fidget tools and other resources are available to support pupils, if needed.
To use the online resources you require a library account number and pin number, which you can get from Mrs Enama.
All of the resources listed below are available FREE, to members of West Dunbartonshire Libraries.
Borrowbox - Gives you access to a huge range of digital content and allows up to 6 e-Audio and 6 e-Book loans at any one time.
PressReader - A great way to read magazines and newspapers on your digital device - choose from over 6,000 newspapers and magazines.
Comics Plus - Access to thousands of free digital comics, graphic novels and manga magazines.
Comics Plus (Children's edition) - This is an age appropriate version of the Comic Plus resource that is aimed at younger children and teenagers but still has access to thousands of free digital comics and graphic novels.
Theory Test Pro at West Dunbartonshire Libraries
Theory Test Pro is a highly realistic online simulation of the UK's driving theory test. It contains the official practice test question bank, hazard perception video clips and an online version of the Highway Code. All this material is licensed from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), the people who set the tests.