Novel Sets
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Critical considerations before using novel sets
Student-centred learning approaches such as student choice of text, literature circles, and book clubs empower students and help provide safe learning spaces.
Before borrowing novel sets from the TJRC, please ensure you have carefully reviewed the following documents:
Updated borrowing procedure for TJRC novel sets
Reminders for educators & conversation prompt
How to understand novel set content labels
Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy - Anti-Racist, Anti-Oppressive and Inclusive Education website (UGDSB)
A Novel Approach: Alternatives to the whole class novel - ELAN Ontario
If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Bull (Supervisor, Library & Media Services) or Carrie Conrad (Principal of Program).
How to search for novel sets
Browse our NEW novel sets for 2023 - 2024 - we have added English and French titles in multiple formats. Come explore!
To see if a specific book is available as a novel set, navigate to the Kit Library Insignia site and search by title, author, etc.
For help building literature circles, check out our novel set Read-Alikes resources - available for Junior and Intermediate/Senior!
To search for novel sets by audience level:
Search for "novel set" on the Kit Library Insignia site.
On the left-hand side of the page, locate “Target Audience”.
Click the + sign to see all options and select the level(s) you need. Click the circling arrow button to apply.
How to book novel sets online
Please note: Staff can borrow a maximum of 10 copies per title (i.e., 1 physical “set”) - borrowing a combination of sets of different titles is encouraged.
Access the TJRC Kit Library search website. Login (upper right hand corner) using your firstname.lastname@ugdsb.on.ca email address and password.
Select "Terry James Kit Library" from the dropdown menu under the "Home" button.
Search for and find the kit (makerspace, novel set, etc.) that you would like to book. On the right side of the screen, click on "Book Item".
Make sure that the "Site" displayed at the top of the booking window is correct - this tells our staff where to deliver your items. Please email terryjames.library@ugdsb.on.ca with any questions or concerns.
Select your target start date from the calendar in the pop-up window - the system will automatically set your end date. Complete your booking by clicking on "Book Item(s)".
A booking confirmation message will pop up. Click "OK" and repeat the process to create additional bookings.
