Library Learning Commons

EVA’s library and learning commons is a flexible learning space where students can explore, discover, research, and expand their knowledge. Students can also develop their passion for literacy and creativity. It is a space where all students and staff feel welcome, can work collaboratively and find resources that touches their interests and needs.

Teacher Librarian:      Mme Jennifer Bevan            

Library Technician:    Mme. Angela Anderson  

The Library Learning Commons at École Viscount Alexander is a constant hub of activity. We focus on providing a diverse and modern collection of French and English books.  We provide support for multi-model literacy, inquiry, information fluency, digital literacy and digital leadership. A focused effort is made to encourage creative and critical use of technology.

Some other details about our library...

• All classes have a regular period for book exchange.
• The library also has a pod of 12 computers to allow students to access the Internet for research purposes.
• The library maintains a fiction and non-fiction collection in both French and English and provides such additional resources as a reference section, graphic novels.
• Everyday from 11:50 – 12:25, students are welcomed to the library to read, work on school assignments, use the computers for educative purposes and participate in organized activities.
• Students are encouraged to come to the library to exchange their books whenever we are open and as long as a library staff member is present.

Sign Out Procedure and Late Policy 

• Students are allowed to borrow up to 4 books at a time.

• Book exchanges are typically day 1, day 3 and day 5

• All items are signed out for 1 school cycle and are renewable. Any items that are removed from the library must be signed out. If everyone cooperates in returning materials promptly, everyone benefits.

•  Students must return or renew their books before they can borrow more within the same cycle. However if a student has an overdue library book we will put a book on hold until the overdue is returned.

• A list of late materials is printed every month for teachers.  If an item is not returned after a month, lost or damaged you will be asked to pay the replacement cost.