There is a large and varied fiction collection which is split into two sections.  The Junior Fiction is suitable for S1- S3 and the Senior Fiction for S4 –S6 and staff.   There is also an extensive non-fiction collection covering a wide variety of topics to meet the needs of the school curriculum.  The majority of the stock can be borrowed for use at home.  The library has a computerised library catalogue which pupils can use.    Also there are thirty PCs available for use by a class or individuals pupils.

All Bearsden Academy pupils are automatically members of the school library.  They can borrow up to 3 items at one time.  Books can be borrowed for a period of four weeks and DVDs and Study Guides for one week.

We have a small but extremely popular DVD collection. Many of the DVDs are films of books which are already part of the library stock. Pupils can enjoy comparing the book with the DVD.

The careers library is situated within the school library and contains an extensive range of career information including University and College prospectuses, career guides as well as information on how to apply for work.

The library subscribes to 2 online databases, The Day and Issues Online. These databases contain information and statistics on important social issues and current affairs. The information can help support pupils with discursive essays, debating topics, class talks and school projects. Pupils can access these databases in school, at home or on their mobile for free. Usernames and passwords can be obtained from the school librarian.

All S1 pupils participate in an information skills course. This programme supports information literacy and is run in conjunction with the English Department. It involves 4 visits to the library and pupils learn how to use the library, where to find information and how to evaluate, use and communicate it in an ethical manner. Importantly pupils are also encouraged to read for enjoyment.

Throughout the year the library organises reading promotions and initiatives to encourage reading and improve information gathering skills.

Every year along with the school the library participates in raising money for the BBC Children In Need. All S1 pupils are encouraged to participate in a Sponsored Silent Read to raise money. This has become a very popular library event and over the years has raised a great deal of money for Children in Need.

To inspire pupils to read and encourage writing the library organises author visits. Recently Martin Stewart a newly published Scottish author gave a very entertaining and informative talk to all our S2 pupils.