The role of the Teacher-Librarian is crucial in meeting the needs of Orchard Park’s students by helping to develop comprehensive literacy skills. As the school’s information specialists, the Teacher-Librarian works cooperatively with classroom teachers in the planning, the teaching and the assessment of students, while being charged with the responsibility of ensuring that the Learning Commons’ collection contains current and varied print and electronic resources that support student learning.

This link to Queen’s University’s Education Library provides useful additional details about the role of the TL in the 21st Century.

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• If you are here with your teacher during class time, no need to sign in.
• If you are here on a spare or are sent down by your teacher, sign in at the front desk

The Four Stages of the Inquiry and Research Model for Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:

1. Preparing for Research (e.g. defining question)
2. Accessing Resources (e.g. locating information)
3. Processing Information (e.g. evaluating information)
4. Transferring Learning (e.g. presenting information)

As students move from grades 9 to 12 teachers and teacher-librarians work together to integrate Information Studies into subject curriculum expectations.

Students learn about each stage of the Research process in the specific areas of Reasoning, Organizing, Communicating and Applying.

Vision

To support scholarship, intellectual growth and critical inquiry, and to promote a continuing love of learning in a welcoming space where students and teachers choose to gather.

Mission

As the learning hub of the school, we will provide resources and services which enrich the student experience and enhance the teaching, learning, and scholarly activity in the Orchard Park Secondary School community.

Core Values

Excellence

• actively listen and respond to the needs and expectations of our students and staff
• design and deliver outstanding services noted for their high quality and relevance
• take pride in continuously enhancing our performance

Integrity

• gain the trust and respect of others through ethical, principled and considered actions
• be truthful and honest
• advocate on behalf of our students for the best possible access to information

Collaboration

• optimize available skills, knowledge and resources for mutual benefit and success
• seek out and embrace opportunities to engage with others to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and outcomes

Learning

• create and cultivate a culture of high expectations for learning and achievement
• model a love of life-long learning
• engage students in their pursuit of knowledge and understanding