Welcome to the Library Learning Commons @ Ladysmith Secondary School
The Library Learning Commons is a common space in the school open to being used for a variety of different school activities and events. A full-time teacher-librarian is there to support students and teachers and to promote learning, literature and school culture.
The Library Learning Commons provides:
a wide selection of magazines
a growing selection of audiobooks
videos and dvds for classroom use
tables for working on school work and projects
a full class set of computers
projector, screen and laptop for on-site teacher-use
“A library in the middle of a community is a cross between an emergency exit, a life-raft and a festival. They are cathedrals of the mind; hospitals of the soul; theme parks of the imagination.” —Caitlin Moran, author of Moranthology
Student Services
The Library Learning Commons is a place where you can:
work with your teacher and class
collaborate with other students on school-related projects
work on school assignments, or to research personal interests, during a study block, or before or after school
look for books, and read in a quiet, relaxed environment
The Teacher-Librarian is available to help you:
find information, resources and books
improve your research skills: Internet searching, note-taking, citing sources, using images, etc.
figure out your homework
work on your writing, including report and essay-writing
solve problems when working with Google apps, Learn68 accounts, FreshGrade, etc.
work on your writing, including report and essay-writing
Special acknowledgement to Deborah Graham, retired LSS Teacher-Librarian for designing and generating all of the content for the original LSS Library Learning Commons Wiki. Much of her work was carried over to this platform - thank you, Deborah!