DuMont's Library

Introduction “ School library programs should be a force for change at the centre of teaching and learning with a focus on enabling student achievement and growth as productive citizens in Canada" ( Leading Learning Framework – Leading Learning, 2014, p. 6). Reference resources and services are an essential part of these programs in a library learning commons (LLC), allowing for resource-based learning which involves students in the effective use of a wide range of materials and resources (Beaudry, 2023). This report will evaluate the reference services of the LLC at Ecole KLO Middle School and outline the improvement plan. Evaluation of Reference Resources and Services Resources Currently, the print reference collection consists of one set of Merit Students Encyclopedia , a handful of dictionaries, one thesaurus, and one atlas. We also have access to EBSCO Middle Schools Explora , Gale In Context Series, World Book Online , and National Geographic Kids . The following is an evalu...

Imagine, if you will, the happiest place on Earth.   Is it a calm beach? A theme park? A cozy cabin atop a mountain?   Image credit: Chris M Rogers                     Image credit: Stewart                                 Image credit: Levin & Minarcek    Whatever it is for you, imagine there is a person at your happiest place whose only job is to ensure you get everything you need - this is the role of a teacher-librarian.   It might be easier for you to imagine a few things stopping you from being in your happy place.    A dark, threatening cloud. Long lines and rules that make it impossible to ride your favourite rides. Or a magical troll, casting spells to keep you from getting up the mountain and into your cozy cabin. Image credit: Josh S...