Library

Welcome to St. Sebastian's school library!

Our collection includes fiction, non-fiction, picture books, reference, graphic novels, magazines, e-books, e-audiobooks and informational databases.

To browse our print collection, click Catalogue

To learn more about the library's digital resources, such as e-books, informational databases, educational videos and online encyclopedias, click Library Resources. For more information on how to access e-books see the PDF below.

How to Borrow e-books

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Library Mission Statement and Goals

LDCSB Library Mission Statement

To provide access to a variety of informational resources to support the curriculum, foster a love for reading, and ensure the school community is effective user of information for learning and for leisure.

LDCSB School Library Goals

Educate students on the functionality, organization and purpose of libraries so that they can be library users for life
Demonstrate how to research with purpose and process
Promote and foster a love for reading for pleasure and learning
Develop library collections that encompass a variety of formats to support the Catholic Graduate Expectations
Facilitate the use of technology for learning, research and communication

Scholastic Book Fair

Teen Reads

Research Links

Research Inquiry Process

Stage 1: Exploring

Tips for students:
Talk to your librarian about what is available from the library.

During this stage, I will:

Choose a topic
Develop questions
Brainstorm
List what I already know
Access library resources

Stage 2: Investigating

Tips for students:

Evaluate your sources.
Reference your sources as you go.

During this stage, I will:

Select resources and gather information
Narrow or broaden my topic
Skim and scan my information
Take notes

Stage 3: Processing

Tips for students:

Does the information you've selected answer your questions?
Be honest. Cite your sources. Primary/Junior MLA/APA/Chicago

During this stage, I will:

Read and understand the selected information
Check selected information answers all questions
Organize and revise notes
Tell the information in my own words

Stage 4: Creating

Tips for students:
Reflect on what you have learned.

How did I do

During this stage, I will:

Review and edit my work
Assemble my project
Share what I have learned

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Welcome to St. Sebastian's school library!