Library

Network Librarian : Mrs Fiona Robertson

Library Assistant : Mrs Eileen Beeton

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Welcome to Mearns Academy School Library.  The library provides facilities and resources to support teaching and learning.  There are in excess of 10,000 items of stock including Junior and Senior Fiction, Non-Fiction and Reference Books.  There are several study tables, a teaching area, 15 computers and also a Careers Library.  Pupils are instructed in 1st year in the use of the catalogue, on-line services and the retrieval and evaluation of information.

Library opening hours

Monday          08.15 – 13.00 13.30 – 16.30
Tuesday         08.15 – 13.00 13.30 – 16.30
Wednesday     08.15 – 13.00 13.30 – 16.30
Thursday        08.15 – 13.00 13.30 – 16.30
Friday            08.15 – 13.00 13.30 – 16.30

The Library is open to all pupils at the above times.

Public library facilities are also available at Fettercairn Library and Laurencekirk Library.
Please click on the link below to access information for Fettercairn and Laurencekirk Branch Libraries.

Fettercairn Library

Laurencekirk Library

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Reference Databases

Aberdeenshire Library and Information Service provides access to a number of online reference databases. With the exception of SCRAN, which is available in Aberdeenshire libraries only, all can be used from home.

Please click here for further information on any of the titles listed below, or if you are familiar with the publications click on the appropriate link for access to that resource (in most cases you will require a password)

• Britannica Online Library Edition
• Credo
• KnowUK
• Kompass
• NewsUK
• SCRAN

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ICT in the Library

A suite of 15 networked computers are available in the school library.  These computers have Internet and e-mail access which pupils utilise for research in support of their curricular work.

The library also has a multimedia projector, for presentation purposes.

The Library is also home to the schools video conferencing facility.

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Careers Library

Careers material is available in traditional and computerised format.  The careers library is colour coded and covers information on careers (blue), going to college (red), University (yellow), work and training (green ) and GAP year (orange).

Computer databases such as KUDOS are used to help pupils and students find out about various careers 

The library has a dedicated Careers Advisor who regularly visits to give Careers interviews to pupils and lessons to PSE groups on Career opportunities. For further advice on the work of a Careers Officer, please click here, where there is a comprehensive website to explore.

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Library Activities

The Library is well used by staff and pupils.  It is open at interval and lunch time.

The Library staff aim to ensure that the Library is a welcoming and friendly place and one which offers a positive experience for all pupils.

There is no eating or drinking in the Library and pupils are expected to act responsibly, in common with the Mearns Academy Code of Conduct, in order to maintain a relaxed, calm atmosphere which is conducive to effective study.

Pupils and staff can:

• Borrow library resources    
• Research
• Complete homework
• Use the IT facilities
• Access careers information
• Read daily and local newspapers – The Scotsman, The Press and Journal, Mearns Leader, Kincardineshire Observer

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Stationery Shop

A wide range of stationery is available for purchase at very reasonable prices.