Library
Library
The school library is not only a collection of printed and electronic books, but also a modern information and educational center that:
• ensures equal access to high-quality sources of knowledge;
• supports students' educational, project-based, and research activities;
• promotes the development of functional, informational, and reading literacy;
• fosters a culture of independent and responsible learning.
The library's activities are aimed at creating a comfortable educational environment based on moral values and best practices in national and international education.
Main Library Activities
Educational and Information Support
The library provides students and teachers with:
• educational, reference, and fiction literature;
• encyclopedias, dictionaries, and popular science publications;
• access to electronic educational platforms and databases.
Research Support
The library plays an important role in developing students' research skills:
• assisting in searching for and selecting reliable information;
• supporting project and research activities;
• teaching how to work with sources and present research results.
Information and Reading Literacy
One of the key areas is developing functional literacy, which includes:
Information literacy:
• the ability to effectively search for information;
• critically evaluate sources;
• use digital and print resources ethically and responsibly;
• adhere to the principles of academic integrity.
Reading literacy:
• meaningful and analytical reading;
• understanding and interpreting texts of various genres;
• developing the ability to draw conclusions and argue one's own position;
• fostering a lasting interest in reading and self-education.
Multilingualism and International Experience
The library supports a multilingual educational environment, providing resources in Kazakh, Russian, and English. This promotes:
• developing students' linguistic competence;
• integrating international educational experiences;
• preparing students for learning and interaction in the global academic environment.
Library Values
The library's work is built on the key values of the NIS educational process:
• respect for the individual, culture, and opinions of each person;
• collaboration between students, teachers, and the library;
• civic responsibility and patriotism;
• academic integrity and the ethical use of information;
• transparency and open access to knowledge;
• continuous learning and development throughout life.
The Library as a Space for Development
The NIS Kokshetau Library is a space where:
• students' intellectual potential is nurtured;
• 21st-century skills are developed;
• independence, curiosity, and responsibility are encouraged;
• the foundation for successful learning, professional growth, and active citizenship is laid.
The Nazarbayev Intellectual School Library provides teachers and students with access to the following electronic resources:
Gale Cengage Learning is the global leader in electronic research and educational publishing for libraries, schools, and organizations. Known for its accurate and authoritative reference content and intelligent organization of full-text journal and newspaper articles, Gale publishes educational resources in a variety of formats, including web portals, digital archives, print editions, and e-books.
Content translations are available in 23 languages, including Kazakh. Gale Interactive provides tools that allow users to zoom, rotate, and explore 3D models.
For access from school computers, please visit:
https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/niskoksh
LibGuides
The NIS online space is a resource created specifically for NIS students and teachers. Collections of free online resources on school subjects – chemistry, biology, geography, history, Kazakh language, Russian language, global perspectives, art, physical education. In these collections, users can find useful information, links to free resources and books, videos, etc.
Bilim Media Group:
Over 40,000 interactive lessons based on the school curriculum. Educational resources available in Kazakh, Russian, and English. One of the world's best virtual laboratories for physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, and geography. Interactive lessons on school subjects, developed in accordance with the updated secondary education curriculum.