Walter C. Koerner Library
In the heart of the main building is the Library, which is the reading and research center of our School. Here, students come to investigate resources for assignments, access online databases, study quietly, do group work, or pursue recreational reading interests. Our library is filled with the latest exciting books, both in fiction and non-fiction; as well, we have four Kindle e-book readers and are developing a collection of e-books. In addition to curricular support, we pursue excellence in formal academic writing by teaching proper essay formatting, citation, annotated bibliographies, and evaluation of sources. It is wonderfully gratifying to give students the opportunity to discover new adventures they might never have found on their own. The Library is also a lovely place to sit and read a book, magazine, or newspaper, especially when the fire is lit!
Hours of Operation
Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: accessibility dependent upon students' needs
Sunday: 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.
Library Staff
Librarian -- Mrs. Gaynor Stroebel
Librarian – Mrs. Judy Lane
Birthday Book Program
We are very fortunate to have many families support our Library by making a donation in honour of their child's birthday. This program swells our collection by enabling us to purchase specific student and staff requests.
In our library, we seek to….
- Foster a love of reading that generates a positive attitude toward lifelong learning
- Provide regular instruction and service to all students
- Offer access to material and information resources regardless of format
- Anticipate information needs in an increasingly global community
- Teach efficient information literacy skills including critical evaluation and effective use of resources
Literacy Essentials
The student will develop knowledge of…
- Research- task definition, information-seeking strategies, location & access, use of information, search engines, key word strategy, advanced searching, domain names, website evaluation (using accuracy, authority, currency, clarity), note taking (paraphrasing, summarizing, and direct quotations), citing primary and secondary sources using MLA, APA or Chicago format
- Technology- word processing, multimedia presentations
- Problem solving and critical thinking- cause & effect, comparing & contrasting, identifying bias (written and oral material)
- Type of questions- inference
- Read- critically, skimming, scanning
- The student will apply…
- Research- organize information easily & accurately, evaluate research process
- Problem solving and critical thinking- Distinguish between fact and opinion, identify context clues, identify propaganda
- Self-evaluation- identify information literacy skills that need refinement
- Read- for pleasure, personal growth
The Library World link, our online catalogue, is accessible anywhere on or off campus by clicking here, and via mobile at the following address: http://opac.libraryworld.com/cgi-bin/ipac.pl?command=signin&name=slslibrary
Links to:
• B.C. Ministry of Education Quick Link http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/students.htm
• Provincial Exam Search Page -- http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/student.htm
• Past Provincial Exams and Keys -- http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/search/
• RUSQ (Best Free Reference Websites) -- http://www.rusq.org/2010/10/03/best-free-reference-websites-twelfth-annual-list/
• Library World catalogue -- icon on desktop
• resources such as APA, MLA & Chicago citation style -- http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
• EasyBib -- http://www.easybib.com/
• NoodleTools -- in trial phase; launching in September 2011 -- http://www.noodletools.com/login.php
• Questia -- http://www.questia.com/
• book awards: Governor General's http://www.canadacouncil.ca,
Giller http://www.scotiabankgillerprize.ca
Canada Reads http://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads
CanLitAwards http://www.canlitawards.com
• book lists: Maclean's best seller list http://www2.macleans.ca/category/books