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:
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Approximately 18,000 books with an up-to-date reference collection
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2 daily newspapers: The Gazette & La Presse
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Infotrac, an Online Periodicals Database – ask the librarian for the access codes!
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A growing multimedia centre : CD-ROMs, Videos
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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:
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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)
Useful Library Links
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:
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.
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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.)
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I hereby
grant my child permission to use the computers and to have
access to the Internet.
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I agree to
guide my child in what I consider appropriate standards for
both exploring and viewing information and sharing it with
others.
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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.
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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.
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Parent's/Guardian's Name
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Signature |
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I have
reviewed The LBPSB Appropriate Use of Computer Internet
Connections Policy. (Available in hardcopy at your request
or by
visiting this link.)
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I agree to
abide by the conditions for their use.
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I
understand that my computer privileges will be taken away if
I violate the rules.
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I
understand that the result of violation of this policy may
result in other disciplinary action.
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I
understand that school officials will immediately inform my
parents of the nature of my infraction.
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signing this document, I agree to these conditions.
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Student's Signature |
