Learning Commons Staff Support

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Aberfoyle PS Learning Commons

Learning Commons staff at UGDSB are supported by the central team at TJRC to operate and manage their school Learning Commons spaces, collections, and service offerings.

In addition to maintaining a virtual learning environment, the TJRC team fields inquiries from UGDSB staff about anything and everything related to school Learning Commons. From selecting new resources, to teaching digital literacy skills, to collaborating with educators - all questions are welcome.

"The school library program supports student success across the curriculum by encouraging students to read widely... and helping them improve their research skills and effectively use information gathered through research."

Ontario Ministry of Education  

   The Role of the School Library

Who do I contact at TJRC for support with...

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Cataloguing Centre

  • Processing new books

  • Barcodes

  • Spine labels

  • Shipping boxes

  • ISBNs

  • Dewey Decimal Classification

  • Call numbers & prefixes

  • Inventories

  • Shelving and shifting

cataloguing.centre@ugdsb.on.ca

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Supervisor, Library & Media Services

  • Insignia software

  • Selecting & deselecting resources

  • Furniture & physical layout

  • Research databases

  • Copyright & fair dealing

  • Learning Commons standards

  • Renovations & special projects

lauren.bull@ugdsb.on.ca

A makerspace set up with a computer and 3D printer

Resource & Kit Libraries

  • Hands-on learning

  • 3D printing

  • Sora eBooks & audiobooks

  • Novel sets

  • Teacher resources

  • Book vendors & procurement

terryjames.library@ugdsb.on.ca

Recommended reading

Looking to support your development as a teacher librarian or Learning Commons professional? Explore TJRC's collection of print and eBooks all about library and Learning Commons topics and themes. Lists change throughout the year, so check Insignia often!

Questions?

Contact our team at terryjames.library@ugdsb.on.ca or 519-822-4420 x554