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FAQs - Library

Bullet  When is the library open?
The library is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every school day.
 Bullet  Can I use the internet in the library?
If you have the internet permission form signed properly in your planner, you may access the computers in the library for research purposes
Bullet How long can I borrow library books for?
Most books have a two week loan period. Magazines have a one week loan period while music CDs have a two day loan period. You can always renew a book if you need more time to read your borrowed library books.
Bullet What does it cost to use the library photocopier?
Only 15¢ per copy.
Bullet Am I allowed to print from the computers in the library?
Yes. Each printout from the laser printer will cost 10¢.
   


Ask the Teacher - librarian

(Sample Questions)

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Would you order a specific novel I'm interested in for the library?


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Do you have any books to help me with my science project on _________?"


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I need to write an in-depth study on  _____. Can you help me find some information?


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Can you help me find a good novel that about _________________?


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Do you know any websites for ______________?


   

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ABOUT OUR LIBRARY

The school library with its two seminar rooms, computer lab, and study areas is a popular resource centre for our students and teachers. Library hours are daily from 8:00am to 3:30pm and Mrs. Young, the Teacher Librarian is always happy to help with information research or with choosing a good book to read. In addition, all our library resources can be viewed directly through our online database:
http://www.youseemore.com/sd42/school.asp?SchoolType=1&sID=3

 

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HOMEWORK HELPERS

Dictionary of Literary Terms
You will find many definitions and examples at this site
Buttonhttp://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/epithet.html

Statistics Canada
Everything you could want to know about Canada - and a little more
Buttonhttp://www.statcan.ca/

On-line writing assistant
This site is for students who think essay writing is fun - or who plan to write a lot of them in the future. Writing assistance for the serious student.
Buttonhttp://www.powa.org/

Atlapedia
Countries of the world A – Z
Buttonhttp://www.atlapedia.com/

 

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USEFUL ONLINE DATABASES

EBSCO
http://seach.ebscohost.com
username: maple21
password: sd42

WORLDBOOK
http://worldbookonline.com
username: maple21
password: sd42

GALEGROUP
http://access.gale.com/erac
No username or password is necessary

 

 

 
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Ask the Teacher - librarian

(More sample Questions)

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May I see last year's yearbook?


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Where do I find an atlas showing ___________?


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I need travel information on ______________. Where can I find books with this information?


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Is yesterday’s newspaper still available? I need current news information!


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Where would I find a Japanese/English dictionary?


   
       
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