The Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School Library Learning Commons is a dynamic, collaborative space designed to support students’ academic growth by providing access to resources, technology, and opportunities for learning and research. It fosters creativity, critical thinking, and a love for reading in a welcoming environment.
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Library Staff
- Teacher-Librarians Ms. C. Barbu, Ms. C. Sasso, Ms. A. Yun-Lee
- Library Technician Ms. A. Pelette
Library Resources
Library Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
We can help with
- Finding, evaluating, and using info effectively from books, websites, articles on databases, etc.
- Accessing e-books on Sora
- Recommending books for pleasure reading
- Conducting research for assignments
- Offering guidance on how to paraphrase, organize, and present your info in various formats
- Citing sources
- Learning about responsible online behaviour
So please, ask a librarian. Reach out. We are here to help...
- To borrow library materials, students should show their student cards.
- The loan period for most library items is 3 weeks.
- Most items may be renewed. Students may renew an item even if the item is not present.
The Library offers 25 networked computers for student use on a first-come, first served basis. Computers are prioritized for schoolwork.
Computers may be reserved by teacher-librarians for classes booked into the Library for research projects. In such cases, there may be limited computer availability for itinerant students.
At the beginning of each semester, students are given a credit of $2.00 in their print accounts. This is equal to 90 black-and-white prints. Students who require additional print credit may refill their print accounts at a coin-operated kiosk in the Library.
Two seminar rooms (The Think Tank and Meeting of the Minds) are available to be booked out by staff and students. To book, please speak to library staff at the circulation desk.
The following rules and expectations are in place to ensure a quiet, clean and comfortable workspace for students and staff.
- Students may use the Library during lunch, study hall and/or with teacher permission during class.
- Students are encouraged to read, study, conduct research, collaborate on projects and/or complete homework in the Library. Please socialize in the halls or the cafeteria.
- The Quiet Zone is reserved for students wishing to study individually and quietly.
- Please use the rectangular and circular tables for collaborative work.
- Please be considerate of others when talking and working in the Library.
- No food or drink (except water) is to be consumed in the Library.
Nous pouvons vous aider à:
- Trouver, évaluer et utiliser d'information de livre, de site web, d'article des bases de données, etc...
- Accéder aux livres électroniques de Sora
- Recommander des livres pour le paisir de lecture
- Faire des recherches pour des projets
- Développer les compétences d'écrit tel que la reformulation (le paraphrase), l'organisation, et la présentation de l'information des formats différents
- Citer les sources
- Apprendre du comportment responsable dans des communautés en ligne
Alors, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter si jamais vous avez besoin de l'aide. Nous sommes ici pour vous soutenir!
We can help with:
- Types of Sources
- Primary and Secondary Sources
- Scholarly vs. Non-Scholarly Sources
- Finding Information on the Internet
- Evaluating Websites
- Reading and Making Research Notes
- Preparing an Annotated Bibliography
- Plagiarism
- What is Plagiarism? Provides information about plagiarism and best practices to ensure originality in work
- Harvard Guide to Sources and What Constitutes Plagiarism?
- Plagiarism Tutorial - 10 minute tutorial on starting research, paraphrasing vs. quoting, and citations produced by Vaughan Memorial Library of Acadia University
- Plagiarism Game by Lycoming College Snowden Library - Plagiarism goblins who want to destroy academic integrity have taken over! You are the only person who can destroy the goblins and restore order!
MLA Style (9th edition)
Used by Humanities (e.g. Drama, English, Modern Languages, Music, Visual Arts)
APA Style (7th edition)
Used by Social Sciences (e.g. Family Studies, Physical Education and Health)
- Official Website: APA Style
- APA Formatting and Syle Guide by Purdue Online Writing Lab
- APA Citation Style Guide by UBC
- APA Reference Guide by St. Mary's College of California Library
- APA Style Guidlines Poster by Purdue Online Writing Lab
- APA Sample Paper by Purdue Online Writing Lab
Chicago Style (17th edition)
Notes-bibliography system used by History, Law, Philosophy
- Official Website: The Chicago Manual of Style Online
- Chicago Formatting and Style Guide by Purdue Online Writing Lab
- Poster of Chicago Style Notes and Bibliography Guidelines
- Chicago - Sample Chicago Formatted Paper with Footnotes
- Chicago Sample Chicago Formatted Paper with Endnotes
Free Citation Generators
- To participate, read or listen to books in the following categories. Challenge yourself to explore new titles, authors, and genres.
- Log into your GAPPS.YRDSB account, and download the Reading Challenge 2024-2025 Tracking Form to record the titles of the books you read.
- Submit the completed tracking form to any staff member at the front desk of the PETHS Library by June 1, 2025.
- If you read four or more books by June 1, 2025, you will receive a certificate of participation, and your name will be entered into a random draw for a prize.
Reading Challenge
- A book that has been made into a TV series or movie
- A book by an author who is Black, Indigenous or a Person of Colour
- A book set outside of North America
- A biography
- A fantasy
- A book you think everyone should read
- A mystery or thriller
- A book with a blue cover
- A book published before year 2000
- A book recommended by a friend
- A picture book, graphic novel or manga
- A non-fiction book