Mrs. Caroll-Ann Case

Librarian

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 3 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:

• Approximately 18,000 books with an up-to-date reference collection

• 2 daily newspapers: The Gazette & La Presse

• Infotrac, an Online Periodicals Database – ask the librarian for the access codes!

• A growing multimedia centre : CD-ROMs, Videos

• 12 computers offering Internet access, word processing and a variety of additional software
  Documents may be saved to the Library Server, a floppy disk or a memory stick.
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• A scanner, 2 laser-jet printers (1 colour printer), a photocopier

• 2 small television sets with VCRs

• A vertical file covering many project topics

We also offer:

• Seating to more than 175 students at any one time
• Orientation classes for Secondary I
• Library skills instruction at all levels
• Reference services
• Library projects intended to support the curriculum and enhance library skills
• Internet Search instruction with an emphasis on Google Search
• Instruction on the use of the Canadian Periodicals Index (Infotrac)

 

 

PCHS Library Catalogue

 

 

 

 

Useful Library Links

 

	A Research Guide for Students
	Atlas of Canada
	Bob's Place of Educational Links
	Citation Machine
	Cool Canada
	Copyright (Canadian Intellectual Property Office)
	Google Cheat Sheet NEW
	Homework/Study Tips
	Internet Public Library: Teenspace: A+ Research and Writing
	Librarians' Internet Index
	Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats
	MLA Citation Style Guide (Concordia)
	MLA Citation Style Guide (Colour Coded)
	NoodleTools
	Teen Reads
	Teenspace A+ Research and Writing (Internet Public Library)
	Thinkfinity – Free Educational Resources for Everyone
	World Atlas

 

Library Policies & 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 the following items into the library:

• Food & drinks
• Cell-phones
• MP3s / iPODs & all other electronic music and game equipment
• Scissors & glue

 

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:

• The "Computer and Internet Acceptable Use Agreement" form signed by a parent and the student - found in the student's agenda

• 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.

 

Computer and Internet Acceptable Use Agreement

PDF form available: Click here

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS

By its very nature, the Internet allows students to connect to computers all over the world. While every attempt is made to block inappropriate information, it is impossible for the staff of Pierrefonds Comprehensive High School to control all the information available to students or to guarantee compliance with all policies. Parents must understand that students may still be able to access some offensive material and the students will have to make personal decisions and judgments regarding that material. Accordingly, it is very important that parents communicate to their children individually what they, as parents, consider appropriate viewing and information gathering. Parents must also make individual decisions about whether to allow their children access to computers and the Internet.

 

• I have reviewed the LBPSB Appropriate Use of Computer Internet Connections Policy with my child. (Available in hardcopy at your request or by visiting this link.)

• I hereby grant my child permission to use the computers and to have access to the Internet.

• I agree to guide my child in what I consider appropriate standards for both exploring and viewing information and sharing it with others.

• I understand that I may be held responsible for damage that occurs as a result of policy violations by my child and I agree to compensate the school for costs that may arise out of any violation on the part of my child.

• I understand that the use of the school's computers and of the Internet is a privilege , not a right. This privilege can be revoked, at any time, because of inappropriate use of the equipment and network.

• I have reviewed The LBPSB Appropriate Use of Computer Internet Connections Policy. (Available in hardcopy at your request or by visiting this link.)

• I agree to abide by the conditions for their use.

• I understand that my computer privileges will be taken away if I violate the rules.

• I understand that the result of violation of this policy may result in other disciplinary action.

• I understand that school officials will immediately inform my parents of the nature of my infraction.