Welcome to the KCSS Library
Meet the Library Staff
- Mrs. Christie, Head Teacher Librarian
- Mrs. Moretti, Teacher-Librarian
- Ms. Pringle, Teacher-Librarian
- Ms. Baird, Library Information Technician
Hours
- Open 8:20-11:00 a.m.
- Closed at lunch
- Open 11:55 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Library Resources
Google Classroom
Join our Google classroom to gain access to library database passwords and resources to support you in your projects and assignments for all your courses. Code: 6mqkg67
Library Services
Our services include:
- Finding credible sources
- Using databases
- Note taking and paraphrasing
- Learning about APA, Chicago, and MLA
- How to create citations and embeds
- When to use citations
- Wi-Fi
- Printing
Looking for something?
- Ask us for suggestions
- Explore our new purchases
- Suggest a possible new resource for our library
Borrowing Materials:
- You must present your student card or know your student number to borrow and renew materials.
- You can have a maximum of 3 items on loan at a time.
- Lost or seriously damaged items must be paid for; the full replacement cost will be charged.
- Please inform library staff if you would like the item for longer when checking it out.
Loan Period:
- Books - 3 Weeks
- Reference Books - 3 Days
- Movies & TV Shows - 3 Days
Renewals
- Loaned materials may be renewed, provided that any outstanding overdue fines are paid and no other student has requested the item.
- You may renew an item with your card or student number even if the item is not present.
Our Collections Include:
- Fiction
- EZ Reading
- Non-Fiction
- Picture books
- Graphic Novels
- Movies & TV Shows
- French
- Yearbooks
- Biography
- Fun Zone (games & activities)
This space is very flexible and may be used in a number of ways:
- As a quiet space to pray, reflect and find peace and calm in our busy days
- This will take precedence over other activities
- As a conference space for student teacher conversations one-on-one or in small groups
- As a collaborative space to brainstorm, study, practice with your peers on spare for tests, assignments and projects
- As a maker space to work on learning new ideas - i.e., Cricut projects, button making, poster design, the possibilities are endless...
- As a meeting space for staff
- Students may use the main library while on spare, or with teacher permission during classes
- Students on spare must sign in
- Students sent from class must have their teacher call the library first to ensure there is room. Maximum 3 students per class
- 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 cell phones or watching videos on speaker
- Remove your hoods upon entering the library
The library offers 23 networked computers for student use on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- 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, video viewing, chat lines, personal email)
A photocopier is available for student use at 2 cents per side for black and white.
Please note: The photocopier is connected to the $2.00 credit on your account that you begin with for the school year.
This device is also a virtual printer which you may access via your phone/laptop if you are connected to the school Wi-Fi (YRDSB-S).
Students may refill their account by asking library staff for assistance.