King City Secondary School's Library engages with students and teachers alike in the learning process to build a community of learners. Integrated and purposeful collaborative relationships among all members of King City's learning community result in empowered 21st century, lifelong learners. We strive to prepare lifelong learners, information literate citizens who are competent in their ability to evaluate relevant and authoritative information in addition to effectively and ethically communicating the results of their inquiry and research. We provide a welcoming, respectful, and safe environment that promotes learning and well-being for all.
(Ontario Library Association's Together for Learning: School Libraries and the Emergence of the Learning Commons: A Vision for the 21st Century, 2010).
“What a school thinks about its library is a measure of what it feels about education."
-Harold Howe
Teacher Librarians
Mrs. Lea Francis-Littlejohn, dept. head
Ms. Anne Thompson, semester 1 and 2
Mrs. Mary Christie, semester 1
mary.christie@yrdsb.ca
Library Technician
Ms. Elsbeth Baird
elsbeth.baird@yrdsb.ca
Hours are posted on the door, they are subject to change at this time.
Library Use Guidelines and Expectations
The Library’s primary function is as a teaching area which means scheduled classes are given priority access to space and resources during all periods. Students are permitted for quiet study, research, and recreational reading when space permits.
Rules and Expectations
Remember the Library is a classroom and the following rules and expectations are in place to ensure that students have a quiet, clean, and comfortable environment that is free of distractions. Please respect these rules or you will be asked to leave:
Students may use the library while on spare, or with teacher permission during classes.
Remove your hoods upon entering the Library.
Food and drink are permitted at the tables, not the computers, please be respectful of the space and clean up after eating.
Work and speak quietly while using the Library. Refrain from speaking on your cellular phones.
Students must present their student identification cards or a timetable in order to sign out materials from the library.
Computers are available for school work only: chat, video, games, email, and social networking are not permitted.
Students on spare must sign in, students sent down from class must have their teacher call down the the library first (maximum 5 students per class).
Borrowing Materials
You must present your student card (know your student #) when borrowing or renewing materials. There is a maximum of 3 items on loan for any given topic. Lost or seriously damaged items must be paid for; the full replacement cost will be charged. Please inform the librarian if you would like the item for longer when checking it out.
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Duration |
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| Books (except reference) |
3 weeks |
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| Reference books |
3 days |
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| Magazines |
3 days |
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Renewals
Loaned materials may be renewed, provided that any outstanding overdue fines are paid first and no other student has requested the item. You may renew an item with your card even if the item is not present.
Computers
The Library offers 23 networked computers for student use on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Library also offers 5 iMacs for student use. *Please note: If the library has been booked for a class, computers may not be available for students on spare.
Students in a scheduled Library class have priority access to computers.
Students outside a scheduled class must obtain permission to use a computer if one is available.
Computer use is for school-related work only (no games, chat lines, email, or hotmail).
Printer
Students may print at a cost of 10 cents per side for black and white. Students may also print at a cost of $1.00 per side for colour. Student accounts are given a credit of $5.00 for printing at the start of the school year. Students may refill their account at a coin-operated computer station in the Library.
Photocopier
A photocopier is available for student use at 10 cents per side for black and white. Please note: the photocopier is connected to the $5.00 credit on your account, it is also a virtual printer.