Naomi Jackson Groves Library

To search for books in our library, click the icon above or click here:

Library Catalogue


Can't find a book in our library?

Try the following:

Ottawa Public Library (OPL) 


Looking for a book to read online?    Check out Sora. Access through the VLE. Check back for new titles!  Select the "Young Adult Fiction" Tab



Documentation

Read about A.Y. Jackson's Academic Policies  & Procedures, learn about referencing and documentation using Noodletools


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Subject Specific Resources

Have a good link?  Let Mrs. Wickett know so it can be added to our website.



Library Hours 

The library is usually open from 8:45-9:10 each morning.

It is closed from 9:10-10:30 EVERYDAY. 

It is closed from 12:45-12:00 and reopens during the lunch time. 

The library typically closes at 3:45 pm.  

If you have any questions about the library hours, please ask Mrs. Wickett.


Description of the three icons

Source: Government of Canada

Resources National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (2024/2025)

National Truth and Reconciliation Week takes place from September 23rd - 27th 2024, & National Day for Truth and Reconciliation takes place on Monday, September 30th, 2024.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action  

Sharing the Message of Truth and Reconciliation  (focus on pages 2-4)

Missing Children and Unmarked Burials – the fourth volume of the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (2015)  

Learning Resources About First Nations, Inuit and Métis Across Canada 



OCDSB Virtual Learning Environment  

By accessing the VLE, directly, you do not require a username or password even from home! The VLE gives you access to D2L and the EBSCOHOST databases.

EBSCO Recipe-for-Research-Six-Step-Process-Guide.pdf

Select the following links to watch tutorials on using the EBSCOhost Databases.

1)  Watch "Introduction to EBSCOhost"  first!

2) "Basic Searching" 

3)  "Advanced Searching"

4) "Reading an Article"

5) "Citing Articles" (Important!  EBSCOhost can directly export your citation to Noodletools!)


Email Etiquette for Students.mp4

Do you need to email a teacher?  Watch this 2- minute video on "Email Etiquette" to make sure you are using the proper structure and tone. 

Students enjoying a visit from St. John's Ambulance Therapy dog, Theo.  

Stay tuned for lunchtime visits from Panda on Fridays at lunch in the library. 

OCDSB Online Learning Support for Students

This resource contains links to many useful online resources including access to Nelson & Pearson textbooks.  

It is recommended that you get an Ottawa Public Library Card to allow you access to many online resources needed to help support your learning.  Click here.