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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
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
Links to booklists and reading blogs specificially for young adults (YA):
- Teen reading blog at London Public Library
- Goodreads Young Adult Books
- Toronto Public Library teen book site
- The most exciting YA books to read in 2021
- Scholastic Canada Teen Reads site
- What Should I Read Next?
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.
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
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.
Reflect on what you have learned.
During this stage, I will:
- Review and edit my work
- Assemble my project
- Share what I have learned