Library

Our Library is more than just books!

Opening Hours

  • Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 3.30pm
  • Friday: 8.30am to 12.20pm
  • Also open at break and lunchtime.

Librarian: Mrs Pauline Skinner BA (Hons)

 

What services does the Library have to offer?

Library Books

Reading 

Let's get reading

Books, graphic novels, comics, ebooks, websites, blogs, tweets, cereal packets.  It doesn't matter what you read, as long as you enjoy it.​

  

MAGAZINES

Find them all in the library

The library has a great selection of magazines for you to read and enjoy.  Our collection includes The Official Xbox Magazine, Shout and National Geographic for Kids.

magazines
  
research

RESEARCH

Research made easy

So many places to look, so little time.  Check out our guide to the best search engines and sites for sourcing information.   

  

BOOK GROUP

Come and join us

A place to meet and chat about books, reading and authors.  We meet in the library on Thursday lunchtimes, or you can join us on Microsoft Teams for an online chat.

Book Group
  
Health and Wellbeing Hub

Be Herd

Be Herd: the elephant in the room

Our Health and Well Being Hub is a space to chill, relax and reflect.  With lots of resources to support your mental health and well being, it's a great place to spend some time.

  

LIBRARY SUPPORT

Here to help

Can't find what you're looking for?  Need help sourcing information for your assignment?  Looking for a book recommendation?  Ask your friendly, helpful librarian, Mrs Skinner!

Library Support
  
ICT in the Library

COMPUTERS

ICT in the library

Looking for access to ICT for your homework or to carry out research?  The library has 20 computers and 20 netbooks.  All have access to the school printers.

​Wednesday is online games day!

  

LIBRARY NEWS

Follow the school library on https://twitter.com/WACLibraryRC (opens new window) for up to date information about what's happening in the library.

 

Library Twitter Page
  
Study Guides

STUDY GUIDES

Get your revision sorted!

The library has SQA study and success guides. as well as past papers for most subjects at N5, Higher and Advanced Higher levels.  Ask for help to find what you need.

  

PODCASTS (opens new window)

It's all about the books!

Hear DJ Skinny (Mrs Skinner) and DJ Nizzy (Miss Nisbet) have fun talking about books.  Quizzes, book reviews and laughs galore!

​Listen to our podcasts on the Whitburn Academy Soundcloud Page (opens new window)

Library Podcasts
  

 

Reading

Find a great book!

Research

How and where to find information

Be Herd

Mental Health: the elephant in the room. Why don't you Be Herd and share your feelings?