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**LOAN LIMITS**

S1 to S4 pupils may borrow two books from the fiction or non-fiction shelves for two weeks and one book from the Careers Library for one week. S1-S3 after-school Book Club members can borrow an additional two books (giving a total of four books) from the fiction or non-fiction shelves for two weeks. S5 and S6 pupils may borrow up to four books for two weeks and one book from the Careers Library for one week. Audio books on CD or tape are counted as normal books. Library guides for each year group, including information on which items can be borrowed, can be downloaded or printed from the Documents section of the Library Glow Group.

Loans may be renewed as long as there is not a waiting list for the resource. Pupils can check whether they have an overdue loan by accessing the Overdue Books section of the Library Glow Group (Glow login required): if a book they have reserved is on hold for them a notice will be sent to their English class and they can also check the Reserved Books link on Glow. A list of pupils with outstanding books is also displayed outside the Library and is updated on a weekly basis. Books may be returned to the School Office if the Library is closed.

Budget levels have been reduced in recent years, making it difficult to replace resources. A replacement charge will therefore be payable for items that are lost or damaged beyond repair.

**RESOURCES**

**Books** The Library currently has approximately 11,000 titles in stock, including fiction and non-fiction books for use in class work and reading for pleasure. The catalogue can be searched in school using some of the available computers. An online catalogue comprised mostly of fiction books under construction and is available to browse through the Catalogue section of this Wiki. Pupils can reserve popular titles to ensure they have a chance to read them. Any suggestions on which books to buy in the future are always welcomed and pupils' comments on books they have read are available to read on the Library blog at [|www.auchaclib.blogspot.com].

**General Fiction Section** A wide range of fiction books is available in this section which is arranged in alphabetical order by the author's last name. Some books in the main //General Fiction// section are also marked with stickers to show the genre of the story they contain. Separate shelves are also available for //Quick Reads, Junior Poetry,Talking Books and Graphic Novels & Manga.// A small //Teenage Fiction// section is also available for pupils in S2 to S6 to borrow.

**Senior Fiction Section** This section contains books mostly suitable for pupils from S4 to S6 only. All of the senior fiction books can be identified by a green label on the spine. Books that contain short stories also have a red S on the spine. Senior fiction books are arranged alphabetically by the author's surname.

**Talking Books** A small collection of books on CD and tape, including some book and audio packs is also available for loan to anyone who prefers to listen while they read (each pack counts as one book).

**Non-Fiction Section** Books containing facts and information on many subjects are included in this section. They are arranged in number order from 001 to 999. A //Subject Index// is available which lists the numbers for each subject in alphabetical order and signs are fixed to each set of shelves to show which numbers are on the books in that area. Pupils can also search the library catalogue for non-fiction books using some computers in school.

**Reference Library** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">This contains general dictionaries and encyclopaedias as well as some useful items on particular subjects. All resources in the Reference Section are for use in school only.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">**Contemporary Issues** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">A collection of books, resource packs, leaflets and newspaper/magazine cuttings are provided for pupils and staff investigating current social issues. These are located next to the Reference Shelves.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">**Careers Library** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">Pupils from all year groups can use the careers library to find information about jobs, college or university courses, entrance requirements, finance, job applications, CVs and interviews. Materials available include:


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">College and university prospectuses
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">Degree course handbooks
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">UCAS information
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">Sponsorship information
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">Careers magazines
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">A selection of career books, which are available for loan

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">**Newspapers and Magazines** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">The Library subscribes to the following titles:


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">The Scotsman
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">i **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">First News
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">The Cumnock Chronicle
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">Ayrshire Post
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">Top Gear
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">Four Four Two
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">Teen Vogue
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">National Geographic
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">Which?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">BBC Wildlife
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">Microbiology Today
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">Cake Craft & Decoration

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">**Local History Collection** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">A small range of resources is available to support investigative work on local history. These materials can be used only in school due to the nature of the material and the limited amount available. Material related to Scottish and local history can be identified by a thistle theme sticker placed on the spine of the book. Online local history resources have also been saved into a Useful Websites folder on the school server to allow easy access and are also listed in the Useful Websites pages of this Wiki.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">**ICT Resources** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">The Library currently has a suite of twenty three PCs, all linked to the school server, which can be used for word processing, Internet and access to a number of subject-specific programs or CD ROMs, which are useful sources of information. Two black and white printers and a scanner are also available and school staff also have access to a smartboard at the rear of the Library. S6 pupils can use the PCs for work during study periods, provided the machines are not needed for classes. Twenty of the PCs currently run Windows 7 and Office 2010 with three machines running Windows XP and Office 2010.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">A number of helpful websites are listed under different subject headings on the Useful Websites wiki pages and are also accessible in school from the Useful Websites folder on the school server.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">**Lunchtime Opening** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">The Library is open to pupils from 12.55 - 1.15pm every day except Wednesday. Pupils in S1 - S4 are allocated a different day and pupils may use this time to exchange books, complete work, use the computers or browse through the library collection. A limited number of passes are available for each day. S5 and S6 pupils may also use the library each lunchtime depending on demand.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">**After-School Book Club** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 133.1%;">An after-hours club is currently being run for S1, S2 and S3 pupils to promote reading in all forms. Activities include author visits, themed storytelling nights, book awards, quizzes and literature circles. The club runs from 3.45pm to approximately 4.45pm on Tuesday afternoons from September until the Easter break. Any pupils interested in attending can obtain a permission form at the Library issue desk.

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