Welcome to the Loudoun Academy Library

The Library is situated on the second floor directly along the corridor from the English Department. We have two Libraries, the Junior for S1-S4 and the Senior for S5-S6.

Opening Times

08:30am-12:45pm

13:15pm-15:40pm

Both Junior and Senior Libraries are open at interval and lunch where pupils can study, do homework, change books or participate in any clubs or activities run at lunchtime.

Resources

S1 pupils are introduced to the library and how it works via a Library Skills induction. This covers topics such as how to find a book, how the library is organised and non-fiction classifications.

There is a large and varied selection of Junior, Teenage and Senior Fiction for pupils to chose from. Reading for pleasure is encouraged as pupils do

better in ALL subject areas across the school as we develop a variety of language and vocabulary skills. Pupils can reserve titles they wish to read and the Library Assistant can help recommend books to suit a pupils needs.

Non Fiction books contain facts and there is a vast number of books which pupils can use to research and gain information on a wide variety of subjects. The Dewey Decimal system is used to organise the topics into ten main subject areas, then divided again accordingly. Non fiction books gives pupils access to information for all subject areas in the school.

Audio books are stocked to encourage the reluctant reader or to give support with pupils with dyslexia, where they an listen and read the story at the same time. The Library also stock Dyslexia Friendly Books and Quick Reads. Short Stories and a small collection of Graphic Novels are also available.

Revision

Pupils are welcome to use the Library for revision during exam time or study leave. There is a variety of Study Guides and Past Papers in the Senior Library for pupils to use.

Lunch Time Clubs

Tuesday lunchtime is “Colouring Club” where pupils have access to advanced colouring sheets. Wednesday Lunchtime is Creative Writing where pupils have the opportunity to write stories, poetry and create characters in an informal and friendly environment. The S3 Book Group runs on a Friday lunchtime. We also participate in author visits, competitions and various activities during Book Week Scotland and World Book Day.

L Livingstone Library Assistant