Teen Space

 

Shelf Help - Reading Well for Young People, is a collection of free books/eBooks which can help young people cope with the pressures of life, feel better about themselves and boost their confidence. 

 

Titles are selected by young people and health experts to help 13 – 18 year olds manage their emotions and cope with difficult situations.  Promoting emotional resilience and aims to reduce stigma around mental health issues.

 

Search for "Shelf Help" in the search box for titles.

 

Request free of charge.

 

Click here for eBook Collection

 

Dyslexia Friendly

_

Dyslexia friendy books are designed to minimise some of the obstacles that can stop struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers really getting interested in books. There are shorter words and lots of chapter breaks. The interest age and reading age are shown on each book and the paper colour is cream to minimise glare. They are printed with a dyslexia-friendly font and have special line, character and paragraph spacing.

UCAS

_

UCAS stands for the 'Universities and Colleges Admissions Service'

Today, UCAS processes over 2.5 million applications every year, for some 650,000 prospective students across the UK and beyond; helping them gain access to more than 370 UK and EU universities and colleges.

Theory Test Pro

_

 

Theory Test Pro - realistic online simulation of the UK driving theory test. Theory Test Pro contains official practice test question bank, hazard perception video clips and an online version of the Highway Code. All this material is licensed from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), the people who set the tests.

Visit one of our libraries to access this resource for free or use your library card number to log in from home.

My World of Work

_

My World of Work offers information about careers or learning and training for people living in Scotland.

Ceop

_

The NCA's CEOP Command (formerly the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) works with child protection partners across the UK and overseas to identify the main threats to children and coordinates activity against these threats to bring offenders to account. We protect children from harm online and offline, directly through NCA led operations and in partnership with local and international agencies

eMagazines

_

 

Download digital copies of your favourite magazine

 

including the Radio Times, Practical Motorhome, New Scientist, Homes and Gardens and Hello. Something for everyone!

 

Free of charge from BorrowBox

 

 

Back issues are also available.