514 • 626 • 9610
PCHS Library |
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Lucia V. Coretti
Principal
Librarian
Mrs. Caroll-Ann Case
csteele@lbpearson.ca
Library Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:30 am - 11:43 am
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Closed Daily
11:48 am - 12:30 pm
PCHS Library Learning Commons
The goal of the school library is to support both the staff and students in the lifelong process of learning by encouraging reading and by developing effective users of information.
The library at PCHS is fully automated, with 2 terminals
dedicated exclusively to our Online Public Access Catalogue
(OPAC). We offer students an excellent collection of English and
French fiction and non-fiction in print and electronic format,
as well as a growing Spanish collection.
Our collection includes:
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More than 18,000 books with an up-to-date reference collection
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subscriptions to many contemporary magazines
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Several research databases including Infotrac, an Online Periodicals Database – Ask the librarian for the access codes!
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Access to OverDrive Digital library and 860+ ebook titles
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17 computers offering Internet access, word processing and a variety of software.
Students are encouraged to save to their Google accounts -
16 Chromebooks
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scanner, 2 laser-jet printers (1 colour printer), a photocopier, headsets
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12 Kobo eReaders
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green screen kit
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makerSpace kits
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permanently installed SmartBoard
We also offer:
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Seating to more than 175 students at any one time
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Orientation classes for Secondary I
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Library skills instruction at all levels
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Reference services
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Library projects intended to support the curriculum and enhance library skills
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Internet Search instruction with an emphasis on Google Search
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Instruction on the use of the Canadian Periodicals Index (Infotrac)
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Instruction on the use of the Encyclopaedia Britannica Online and Encyclopédie Universalis
Resources
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PCHS Library Catalogue |
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REGARD Online Catalogue Search |
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PCHS MLA8 CITATION STYLE GUIDE – QUICK REFERENCE |
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LBPSB Fusion |
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Smart Google Searching |
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Finding Creative Commons Content |
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Ask librarian for username and password |
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Ask librarian for username and password |
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Ask librarian for username and password |
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Canadian Points of View Reference Centre |
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Please see librarian for login info. |
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More research help |
Useful Library Links
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Discover the LBPSB digital library! |
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A Research Guide for Students |
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Âllo Prof! |
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Atlas of Canada |
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Bescherelle |
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Bibliothèque et Archives Nationale du Québec |
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Canadian Encyclopedia |
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Canadian Museum for Human Rights |
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CC Search |
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Copyright (Canadian Intellectual Property Office) |
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Desmos – Free Math & Graphing Calculator |
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Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online |
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Good to Know: A Google guide to staying safe and secure online |
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Google Cheat Sheet |
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Homework/Study Tips |
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Larousse |
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Melanin in YA |
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MLA Style Center |
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MLA Citation Style Guide (Concordia) |
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MLA Citation Style Guide (Purdue) |
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Présenter sa Bibliographie : documents imprimés et électroniques (UQAM) |
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Réseau des Bibliothèques de Montréal et Catalogue Nelligan |
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Teenspace A+ Research and Writing (Internet Public Library) |
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United States Memorial Holocaust Museum |
Free Resources - Audiobooks
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The Bluford Series |
Free Resources - eBooks
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Internet Archive |
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Project Gutenberg |
Indigenous Peoples
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Policies and Procedures
Rights and Responsibilities
The library is an important educational resource. It is intended
to be an inviting place where students can read and study in a
quiet atmosphere conducive to learning.
Our statement of Rights and Responsibilities has been developed
in an attempt to safeguard the library collection and to
acknowledge the rights of students and staff wishing to make use
of the services and resources the library has to offer.
The library functions as a multi-media information resource
center supporting education. It is not a social club. In that
spirit, students wishing to use the library must have something
productive to do. They must be behaving in such a way that
allows other students to be productive. We encourage students to
use the library for study, recreational reading and for access
to computers and other media.
It is forbidden to bring food or drinks into the Library.
Borrowing Policies
Any student wishing to borrow items from the library must have a
valid PCHS I.D. card. There is a $5 processing fee when a lost
card must be replaced. Students may not lend their cards to
other students, or borrow material for other students.
Material in the general collection is loaned for two-week
periods.
Reference material is loaned overnight under special
circumstances and must be returned by 7:45 the following
morning.
Computers
Any student wishing to use a computer must register in the
logbook and present:
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The "Technology Permission" form signed by a parent and the student - found in the student's agenda
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A valid PCHS I.D. card
Use of the Library
Before and after class all students are free to use the library.
During the lunch period students wishing to use the library must
have work to do or material to read.
During class time, students wishing to use the library must
present a library pass signed by the teacher or a valid gold
pass.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS
Digital Rights and Responsibilities
Digital citizenship involves understanding the social, ethical
and legal issues relating to all aspects of technology, in order
to use it appropriately and effectively. There are rights and
responsibilities that go hand in hand with being a good digital
citizen. The rights and responsibilities listed below apply to
all users of the Lester B. Pearson School Board network.
I have the RIGHT to: |
I have the RESPONSIBILITY to: |
• learn and work in a safe,
appropriate, and |
• contribute to a positive
culture of learning |
* Please refer to the definition of harassment as defined in the Lester B. Pearson School Board’s Policy on Safe and Caring Schools (pages 5-6). In the context of digital rights and responsibilities, examples of harassment would include, but are not limited to: cyberbullying, posting, publishing or displaying any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, sexist or illegal material.
** The internet refers to the worldwide system of computer networks, linked by a broad range of electronic, wireless and optical networking technologies
Conditions of Use of the Lester B. Pearson School Board Computer Network
TECHNOLOGY PERMISSION FORM
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Pierrefonds Community High School is fortunate to have access to technology such as computers, mobile technologies, audio visual tools, etc., which includes internet and email capabilities. We believe it is important for students to learn the responsible use of these valuable resources, which will greatly enhance their learning environment.
Although our school board uses practical means to screen out
inappropriate material, there is always a possibility that
students may come across text or images that are not consistent
with our educational goals and values. While providing students
with protection from accidental exposure to such materials is
impossible, we believe that the benefits of using this medium
far outweigh the risks. We invite all parents who are concerned with internet safety to consult the following site on the Lester B. Pearson website: http:esd.lbpsb.qc.ca/internet_safety.htm
The use of the school’s technology equipment and network is a right accorded to all students, however, they are expected to conduct themselves responsibly and politely. Attached is the LBPSB Digital Rights and Responsibilities. We encourage you to discuss this with your child, and hope that you will also find them beneficial if your child is using technology at home.
I have reviewed the guidelines herein with my child for acceptable use of digital communications & technology, and we agree to abide by them. We understand that any violation of these rules will result in sanctions as outlined in the Appropriate Use of Digital Communications and Technology Policy.
To consult the policy,
click here.