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Welcome to the LLC

Our Library Learning Commons LLC is open 830-430pm, including lunch. Staff, students and visitors are encouraged to use the LLC and attached meeting room for studying, group collaboration, events, classes, printing, individual work or professional development.
 
Bishop Macdonell's LLC collection development is ongoing and reflects the curriculum and interests of our school community. Current acquisition of print materials support WCDSB's Equity and Inclusion and Multilingual Learners Program initiatives, as well as Bishop Macdonell's IB Diploma Programme. The expansion of our graphic novel and other collections to include titles in a variety of languages and from diverse voices is intended to support these programs and our entire school community. Visit our Library/Learning Commons online for new and current titles at Bishop Mac.
 
Links to available eResources, including SORA audio and ebooks, Learn-360, Access Science and Gale Databases can be explored anytime using the Library/Learning Commons (LLC) Online. Students and staff have access to thousands of online journal/news/magazine articles, video resources, and the research and citation tool, NoodleTools 24/7.
 
Book, board game, and Netbook loans are available through the LLC. Users may visit the Library Learning Commons on the 2nd floor to borrow materials. 
 
Borrowing periods:
  • Books are due at the end of the semester. NOTE: Books that have been recalled are due immediately.
  • Netbooks and electronics (phone chargers/head phones) remain at the school and are due daily by 4pm. Devices may be returned to the office, if the Library Learning Commons is closed.
  • Games may be borrowed for 3 days. NOTE: Chess, UNO, playing cards are due daily.
 
Printing is also available to students ($0.10/pg). black and white printing only
 
Visit our Online LLC anytime, to explore the thousands of books available in our physical library collection.
 
Search from:
    • fiction and nonfiction books
    • magazines
    • manga/graphic novels
    • reference materials
    • games
    • unlearn.® poster packs
 
Need help navigating our online catalog? Ask the Library Technician, Ms.Smith or click here for an overview video
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LLC CLOSED? Look for Ms.Smith, in the foyer or hall to borrow or return books and Netbooks. Or to chat about books or Netbooks! 
Questions? 

Please contact our Library Technician, Cate Smith (she/her) [email protected]