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. R. Groen, Ms. A. Yun-Lee
- Library Technician Mr. R. Sharma
Library Resources
- School Library Catalogue
- Sora eBooks (To log in, students should add a zero in front of their student number and staff should add 1000 in front of their employee number)
- Public Library
Library Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:50 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 and audiobooks 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
- Using makerspace tools such as the 3D printer, podcasting equipment, Cricut machine, embroidery machine, and more
So please, ask a librarian. Reach out. We are here to help.
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.
- The Quiet Zone is reserved for students wishing to study individually and quietly.
- Please use the rectangular and circular tables for collaborative work, relaxing or socializing.
- 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.
- To borrow library materials, students should show their student cards.
- The loan period for most library items is 3 weeks.
- Students may renew an item even if the item is not present.
The Library offers 14 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 approximately 90 black-and-white prints. Students who require additional print credit may refill their print accounts at a coin-operated kiosk in the Library.
One seminar room (The Think Tank) is available to be booked out by staff and students. To book, please speak to library staff at the circulation desk.
A library makerspace is a collaborative space for students to learn new skills and create projects using a wide range of tools and equipment. While there's no fee for using the equipment, there may be a small cost for consumable materials. Some of the tools available in our Makerspace include:
- 3D printer*
- Cricut machine, mug press, easy press*
- Electric circuit building kits
- KEVA planks (for free-form building or structured challenges to learn about engineering and design)
- Knitting looms
- Micro:bits (small, programmable computer designed to students how to code and how software and hardware interact)
- Podcasting equipment*
- Sewing machines, serger, embroidery machine*
- Sublimation printer*
*To use these tools, students must first sign up for a training session with a library staff member.
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 in Reading Challenge 2025 - 2026:
- Log into your GAPPS.YRDSB account, and download the Reading Challenge 2025-2026 Tracking Form.
- Read or listen to books in a variety of categories. Challenge yourself to explore new titles, authors, and genres.
- Use the 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, 2026.
- If you read five or more books by June 1, 2026, you will receive a certificate of participation, and your name will be entered into a random draw for a prize.