{"id":371,"date":"2025-07-02T18:29:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T22:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/?page_id=371"},"modified":"2026-01-26T15:03:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T20:03:13","slug":"library","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/school-resources\/library\/","title":{"rendered":"Library"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The NWSS Learning Commons offers a variety of supports and resources to enhance learning and engagement. This includes research tools, assignment support, and updates on upcoming activities and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Learning Commons serves as a central hub for students, teachers, and families to stay connected with academic supports and school-based learning opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The library staff is as follows<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms. Chang &#8211; Monday to Friday &#8211; C, E block<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms. Wethered &#8211; Monday, Tuesday, Friday  &#8211; A-D block<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms. Yee &#8211; Wednesday and Thursday &#8211; A-D block<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms. Finnegan (library clerk) &#8211; Monday to Friday 12-3 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/search.follettsoftware.com\/metasearch\/ui\/34429\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/search.follettsoftware.com\/metasearch\/ui\/34429\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Access the NWSS library catalogue<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/district-resources\/district-libraries\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/district-resources\/district-libraries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Access the district library resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/school-resources\/library\/research-tools\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/school-resources\/library\/research-tools\/\">Research tools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/school-resources\/library\/resources-en-francais\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/school-resources\/library\/resources-en-francais\/\">Resources en fran\u00e7ais<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/school-resources\/library\/library-lessons-and-tutorials\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/school-resources\/library\/library-lessons-and-tutorials\/\">Library lessons and tutorials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please remember our learning commons follows&nbsp;the school code of conduct:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respect yourself and others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect the environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-b171063d-b680-4a86-8768-ebba08d1ea4d\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-b171063d-b680-4a86-8768-ebba08d1ea4d\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-b171063d-b680-4a86-8768-ebba08d1ea4d\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Are there late fines?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-b171063d-b680-4a86-8768-ebba08d1ea4d\">\n\n<p>No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no late fines, but you are expected to return borrowed materials on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you damage or lose library material, however, you will have to pay for its replacement.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-b171063d-b680-4a86-8768-ebba08d1ea4d\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-b171063d-b680-4a86-8768-ebba08d1ea4d\" style=\"color: #000000; \">How do I request a book be purchased for the learning commons collection?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-b171063d-b680-4a86-8768-ebba08d1ea4d\">\n\n<p>You can let us know by <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/6UqdydhiVt\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/6UqdydhiVt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">filling out a form with your request<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-b171063d-b680-4a86-8768-ebba08d1ea4d\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-b171063d-b680-4a86-8768-ebba08d1ea4d\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Is there a printer in the learning commons?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-b171063d-b680-4a86-8768-ebba08d1ea4d\">\n\n<p>Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may print up to two sheets at no cost. Double-sided printing allows for up to four printed pages free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional printing is available at a rate of 10 cents per page.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-b171063d-b680-4a86-8768-ebba08d1ea4d\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-b171063d-b680-4a86-8768-ebba08d1ea4d\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Can I put a hold on a book?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-b171063d-b680-4a86-8768-ebba08d1ea4d\">\n\n<p>Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can place a hold on a book if somebody else has checked it out. Please speak to a library staff member for help.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NWSS Learning Commons offers a variety of supports and resources to enhance learning and engagement. This includes research tools, assignment support, and updates on upcoming activities and programs. The Learning Commons serves as a central hub for students, teachers, and families to stay connected with academic supports and school-based learning opportunities. 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