The Library Commons area is our multi-use learning area in the centre of the Library. The Commons is designed to not just be a flexible physcial learning space but also an environment for students needing a range of resources, materials and services, including access to a qualified teacher-librarian and support staff.
The Library program focus is the academic needs of all students. Providing instruction in a range of 21stC skills is very important. Reading skills, including reading for recreation is highly valued and a priority. A current and diverse collection, both print and digital, is promoted and very accessible. In addition, the Commons has 2 computing labs and 60 Lenovo laptops available to students when classes have not reserved. Many teachers reserve areas in the Library daily for collaborative or individual projects.
Parents are always welcome to use the library for finding reading material, doing research or accessing our services. We're usually open between 7:30-5:30 but we are always open for students online 24/7. ASK-a-LIBRARIAN>
Our centre is located upstairs in Room255. Although KSS has a Library that is the envy of many, we are more than just a great space! The KSS Library strives to be a exemplary school library program focused on the needs of our 21st Century learners! Students may utilize Library services in various methods. The Commons is open before school, lunch and after school. Many services are accessed online 24/7. Although KSS has a large accessible Learning Commons with a vital library program occasionally seating and spaces are limited- please check the board.
Expertise When You Need It:
Our program includes facility, staff and collection. The Library is staffed by expert personnel who provide teaching, technical and literacy support to students. Sharon Bede and Al Smith are your teacher-librarians. They are staffed 1.6 time. Mrs. Kole, the very capable Library Assistant is fulltime. An assortment of volunteers and student TA's serve patrons. Visit us anytime and explore the resources and services available to everyone.
Form and Function...
The space includes30 computers and 60 laptops equipped with research and productivity software, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and, and more..... Resources such as, eReaders, , video camcorders, cameras, LCD projectors, Smartboards and other hardware is available. Consulting and specialty instruction is available by appointment. Tutoring | AV Loans
Additional assets include a reading lounge, seminar room, printer/copier, Catalog stations, Smartboard panels, TVvideo station, displays, periodicals, and reference stacks. The various resources and services are frequently used by students, staff and visitors but class instruction will take priorty over drop-in use. The teaching spaces and labs are reserved by instructional faculty members, in collaboration with a teacher-librarian. It is open during all Library opening hours- am/lunch/afterschool.
Shhhh!
Although any facility full of teens is never quiet, Library staff monitor noise and behaviour to retain a quiet and efficient location for academic pursuits. Many students with Resource Periods(spares) use the Library to complete homework or study and read. While in the Library, 'Peace, order and good scholarship' are required.
Libraries Improve LIves...
The KSS Library program strives to serve everyone. If we can support your family drop by and visit or contact us online.
Access- Hours...
The Library is open whenever a teacher-librarian is on duty. Special arrangements for groups must be made with admin. Parents may work in the library as long as there is one library staff member on duty. We'd be glad to make arrangements if we can plan ahead. Extended hours are flexible upon advanced notice and request but our online library is open 24/7. If you need service ASK-a-Librarian>
Collection Borrowing...
Although, many people do notrealise it, the KSS Library has a borrowing policy for parents. Parents may sign out fiction books, reference material or selected videos. We can issue your own KSS Library Card by request. We strongly support family literacy and offer various programs in support of recreational and educational reading. Our collection is wide ranging and very up to date.Browse our catalog.- Request more information.
Online Licensed Databases...
These GATEWAY services are paid subscriptions for KSS students only. Reference publications, newsmedia and periodical indexes with full text articles in all subject areas. Sharing login details with persons other the KSS student body is strictly prohibited. >
The
free AccessMyLibrary — mobile app for KSS Gale databases
is now available in the App Store. Install the app> Select
BC> Choose KSS>enter Gale password Try
it out: Website | iPhone Now also available for ANDROID>
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Have a question? Need some help? Don't be shy? ASK-a-LIBRARIAN... Mr. Smith or MS. Bede> The Library now provides learning resources and services
for:Mobile
devices and Facebook
YOUR SCHOOL FILES REMOTE:
Goto: https://remote.sd23.bc.ca/> This allows you to download or upload files from or to the KSS school server. You have access to H: (first.lastname) and I: (SKSS Data$).
a) Cite your sources...
1. WORKS CITED PAGE> (Bibliography)
Referencing your sources for papers empowers your writing. It
is a basic way of avoiding plagiarism and improves the level
of your written expression. Use our Citation
Style Guide below, use NoodleTools or Ask-A-
Librarian STYLE GUIDES : |
KSS 2010 | DOC | UBC
Okanagan: MLA Stylesheet:UBC
Okanagan>
Dropbox - share or store files on your PC, website or mobile device
Evernote - share or store files on your PC, website or mobile device
VoiceThread - a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate slides and leavecomments in 5 ways - using voice (with a mic or telephone), text, audio file, or video (via a webcam).
Docs2Go- share or store Office files with your PC or mobile device
Dropbox - share or store files on your PC, website or mobile device
Evernote - share or store files on your PC, website or mobile device
EBSCO Novelist Mobi: Reading ’Advisory tool using NoveList Plus - now for Mobile> or Add icon to your iPhone> browse to>
The
free AccessMyLibrary — mobile app for KSS Gale databases
is now available in the App Store. Install the app> Select
BC> Choose KSS>enter Gale password Try
it out: Website | iPhone Now also available for ANDROID>
Social tagging or bookmarking is
not the same task as citing sources.
Diigo Social Bookmarking> Diigo>literateowl> reading
Use tagging as your own management device or share articles
with friends is fabulous but ....
for academic papers always gather and store all
relevant elements associated with author credits.
Learn more>
YOUR SCHOOL FILES REMOTE:
Goto: https://remote.sd23.bc.ca/> This allows you to download or upload files from or to the KSS school server. You have access to H: (first.lastname) and I: (SKSS Data$).
LIBGUIDES> Tips and documents for learning support...
DIGITAL READS > eBooks, Audio, Media.... BYOD Bring your own device and read a book. A trial ebook system from the KSS Library- borrow ebooks from our KSS Follett Shelf . Patron may login and read books in their browser or download and read with an offline desktop reader, Android or iPad device. Request a Login> See Mr. Smith
Read articles aggragated from many blogs that you subscribe to.
The feed is an URL like http://ksslibrary.wordpress.com/feed/ which can be added to a list in your News Reader. This saves you navigating to a dozen sights- the blog posts come to you!
Twitter-@kssreads or other Tweeps often have access points to great blogs, newspapers and/or websites. Think of a 140 character tweet as an resource abstract not just a person.
The Library Commons area is our multi-use learning area in the centre of the Library. The Commons is designed to not just be a flexible physcial learning space but also an environment for students needing a range of resources, materials and services, including access to a qualified teacher-librarian and support staff. 
The
free AccessMyLibrary — mobile app for KSS Gale databases
is now available in the App Store. Install the app> Select
BC> Choose KSS>
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