SIS Libraries
MISSION
The SIS Libraries serve our entire community. We provide welcoming spaces and a variety of resources for reading, research, and sparking curiosity. We aim to foster a love of reading, a desire to learn, and a commitment to intercultural awareness.
“The only thing you absolutely have to know is
the location of the library.”
– Albert Einstein
VALUES
We value reading in all its forms.
We believe…
- Our collections should reflect our community
- Reading for pleasure and information are keys to life-long learning
- Reading is Reading: print, audiobooks, e-books, and graphic novels all provide valuable reading experiences
- Patrons should have the freedom to choose their own pleasure reading materials
We value inquiry in learning & teaching.
We believe….
- Fostering curiosity about the world promotes international mindedness
- Collaboration drives innovation
- Providing a variety of resources provokes inquiry
- Inquiry based in personal interests leads to deep learning
- Effective researchers are principled, critical thinkers
- Information should be collected, used, and shared ethically
- Co-teaching information literacy skills within units of inquiry facilitates school-wide implementation
- Partnerships between teachers and librarians enhance dynamic curriculum development
We value our global community and context.
We believe…
- Inclusive service creates a welcoming atmosphere for all community members
- Offering resources in many languages reflects the diversity of our world
- An inclusive, diverse collection nurtures identity, empathy, and intercultural awareness
Mountainside Library
The Mountainside Library serves students from Nursery through Kindergarten. Students visit the library to borrow books and participate in read-alouds.
Librarian: Annie Ferguson
Library Assistant: Claire Lou, Yvonne Liu
Hours:
7:40 – 3:50
(Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
7:40 – 3:00
(Wednesday)
The Bay Library
The Bay Library serves students from Grades 1 through 5 with classes visiting on fixed and flexible schedules. The librarians collaborate with teachers to teach information literacy skills in the context of PYP units of inquiry and literacy.
Librarian: Annie Ferguson
Library Assistant: Annabel Sung, Gigi Yang-March
Hours:
7:40 – 3:50
(Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
7:40 – 3:00
(Wednesday)
Net Valley Library
The Net Valley Library serves students from Grades 6 through Grade 12. Information literacy lessons are taught throughout the program with the librarian visiting classes to deliver instruction.
Library Circulation: Fannie Lee
Library Research & Resources: Michael Busbee
Hours:
8:00 – 4:00
(Monday to Friday)
