Welcome to the Huron Library Learning Commons, your partner in anywhere, anytime learning and research.
Need assistance? Have a question? Visit the circulation desk. We are here to help!
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LLC Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Library Staff:
- Mr. Card, Ms. Carruthers, Mr. Salerno - Teacher-Librarian
- Ms. McLure - Library-Technician
To ensure safety and accountability, students are required to scan-in unless coming to the LLC with their teacher, their class, to use the printer or to use the Multi-Faith Room. When a student's 10 digit Barcode of their Student ID number is scanned in, the software utilized displays photo and timetable of student. If student is registered in a class, they must come with a "Huron LLC Student Pass" completed by their teacher to be admitted into the libray and must ask permission and sign-out at the circulation if leaving the LLC during class time.
When students scan into the LLC, the Library Staff are given the opportunity to meet and greet students while learning student names and maintaining an inclusive environment.
Library Resources
Accessing Resources
Click on the tabs below to learn more.
Student must be in good standing with our resources and have one of the following:
- Student ID Card (past and present can be used), or
- Photo of Student ID Card (make sure it is easily accessible), or
- Generated 10 Digit Barcode (Zero+ Student ID number).
- Borrowing period: 3 weeks
- Borrow limit: 2 items
- Series and graphic novels are in high demand, we ask that you only take out one item at a time.
- Items may be renewed. Check your email for renewal notice or due date slip at back of book.
- Final YRDSB due dates: January 16th, 2026 and June 12th, 2026.
Although we do not charge fines for overdue items, if the item is damaged or lost, there is a cost for damage repairs or full replacement. A book is considered damaged when it is beyond repair (ex. water damage, foul spills, falling apart, etc).
- $0.01 per page
- Black and white printing only
- Printer Name: 105ROLIBRH1... or EDUVIRTPRN...
- Check Print Balance
Accessing our Resources
Student must be in good standing with our resources and have one of the following:
- Student ID Card (past and present can be used), or
- Photo of Student ID Card (make sure it is easily accessible), or
- Generated 10 Digit Barcode (Zero+ Student ID number).
Available to Borrow While in the LLC
Students can borrow a chromebook from the circulation desk while visiting the library with their class, on their lunch or during their spare.
Mice can be borrowed subject to availability.
Available to Borrow for Grade 9 Students
Grade 9 students can borrow a chromebook for class use. These devices must be signed out before school or between classes. Students who are sent during class time will not be accommodated.
However, if at anytime during class, a student's personal device becomes non-operational (e.g. a dead battery), the student brings their device to the library and a Chromebook will be provided with no questions asked.
- Chromebooks must be returned by end of school day.
- The student is responsible for their borrowed device. Do not share it.
- The student abides by Acceptable Use of Technology Policy.
- To remind students to pick up a Chromebook, it is recommended that a student sets a daily alarm at 9:00 am or 4 minutes before the class that they need a device.
- You can connect your device and cell-phone to the school's wireless (wifi) networks.
Technology Tips
- Make sure chromebook or laptop is fully charged before coming to school.
- Make sure to bring the adapter/charger to school. Label it.
- School work only (no gaming or videos) to conserve charge.
- VPN interfers with access to school printers etc.
- Visit the library at lunch to complete school work and charge the device.
Trouble Shooting
Not connecting to our printer?
- Are you connected to the YRDSB-S network?
- Is the document you are printing in your school Google Drive?
- Is your VPN on? Turn it off.
- Has your Chrome been updated?
- Do you have the Chrome Webstore APP "Mobility Print" added to your student gapps account?
Having trouble finding the printer?
- Open "Print"
- Select "See More" from the "Destination" drop down menu
- Type "105" into the provided search bar, and select the option labelled "Library Huron Heights (N105)", or
- Another printer option is "EDUVIRTPRT".
You are physical standing in front of the printer but cannot find your printed document?
- Check printer's internal tray,
- Check your Print Balance, zero funds - no printed document,
- Check the touch screen to see if there is a light, ask for assistance from staff,
- Type in your student username and password into the touch screen to release the document.
Need assistance? Visit the circulation desk. We are here to help!
Have a suggestion or request?
Fill out the appropriate form below.
Book Requests
Huron LLC Suggestion Box
Access Details to Virtual Resources
Library Learning Commons Guidelines
- Engaged in course assignments, tasks or quiet study.
- Low volume conversation in quiet study areas.
- No talking in silent study areas.
- Drinks in covered containers.
- Food is not permitted.
- Leave area as you found it.
- Four students per table.
- Sign-in required.
- Furniture is not to be moved.

Student Resources
Visit online student tools from the button at the top of the page or on the website homepage for links to databases, research tools, student learning tools and more.
Use the dropdowns below to access additional tools and research tips.
Public Libraries
Audiobooks, Online Streaming or Narration
Children's eBooks
Where to start?
- Search vs Research (Video) by McMaster University Library from McMaster University is licensed under CC BY 3.0
- Video Transcript (PDF) of Search vs Research by McMaster University Library from McMaster University is licensed under CC BY 3.0
- Tutorial: Start with your Questions by WI+RE Team from UCLA Library is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US
- Mapping Your Research Ideas (PDF) by WI+RE Team from UCLA Library is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US
- Support Guide: You Need a Research Topic by Gale Support from Gale, a Cengage Company
Research Questions
- What Makes a Good Research Topic? (Video) by Sheridan College Library and Learning Services from Sheridan College posted 24 May 2018.
- Taming Your Research Topic(Video & Transcript) by Georgian College Library from Georgian College posted July 2016.
- Developing Focus Questions (PDF) by Oregon School Library Information System from Oregon Association of School Libraries is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0
Keywords: From questions to keywords: beginning academic research
- From question to keywords: Beginning Academic Research (Video) by Lloyd Sealy Library, Lloyd Sealy Library from John Jay College of Criminal Justice posted 6 Oct 2017.
- Generating Search Terms (Video) by Oregon School Library Information System from Oregon Association of School Libraries is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0
- How to Choose Keywords (Video) by McMaster University Library from McMaster University is licensed under CC BY 3.0
- Searching Databases with Keywords (Video) by Lehman College Library from Lehman College posted 22 Mar 2018
Search Strategies: Boolean operators: AND, OR, NOT; Boolean modifiers: ( ), " ", * --> search string
- Boolean Operators (AND OR NOT) (Video) by McMaster University Library from McMaster University is licensed under CC BY 3.0
- Boolean Modifiers (" " * (.)) (Video) by McMaster University Library from McMaster University is licensed under CC BY 3.0
- Online Research: Tips for Effective Search Strategies (Video) by Sarah Clark is licensed under CC BY 3.0
- Research Guide: Introduction to Research: Connecting Keywords by Queen's University Library by Queen's University
Library Search Tools
- LIBGUIDES: Reference Resources - Why use Encyclopedias? by Booth Library EIU from Eastern Illinois University
- What are Databases and Why do you Need Them? (Video) by Yavapai College Library from Yavapai College posted 29 Sept. 2011.
- LibGuides: Research Process: Why Use Library Databases? by Eugene Ashley High School Library from Eugene Ashley High School, New Hanover County Schools posted 21 Nov 2019.
Specialized Search Engines
- Tutorial: Searching in Google Scholar (Video & Transcript)byNC State University Libraries from NCSU is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US
- Infographic (JPEG) of Google vs Google Scholar vs Library Databases by a href="https://library.mcmaster.ca/" target="_blank" title="Link to McMaster University Library from McMaster University">McMaster University Library from McMaster University is licensed under CC BY 3.0
- How to use Google Books includes video) by Richard Byrne YouTube Channel from Richard Byrne posted 15 May 2019.
- How to Use Wolfram|Alpha (Video Playlist) by Wolfram|Alpha from Wolfram Alpha LLC posted last 26 May 2020.
The Web
- The Internet: How Search Works (video)by Code.org from Code.org posted 17 Jun 2013:permission given.
- Getting the Good Stuff (Video & Transcript) by Georgian College Library by Georgian College posted August 2022.
- Be a Google Power Searcher! (Video) by Claire Wollen from Sheridan College Library and Learning Services, Sheridan College posted 6 Nov 2016.
- Video Transcript (PDF) of Be a Google Power Searcher! by Claire Wollen(Sheridan College) from TLP. n.d.
- Understanding Search Results (Video) by UWM Libraries from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is licensed under CC BY 3.0
- Infographic (JPEG) of Boolean Cheat Sheet by McMaster University Library from McMaster University is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
- Citation Chaining (Video) by McMaster University Library from McMaster University is licensed under CC BY 3.0
- Video Transcript (PDF) of Citation Chaining by McMaster University Library from McMaster University is licensed under CC BY 3.0
Information Cycle
- Library Guide: The Information Cycle: Information Cycle by Palm Beach State College Library from Palm Beach State College
- Information as a Creation Process (Video) by McMaster University Library from McMaster University is licensed under CC BY 3.0
- Video Transcript (PDF) of Information as a Creation Process by McMaster University Library from McMaster University is licensed under CC BY 3.0
- Research Guide Information Cycle Introduction to the Information Cycle by Thompson Rivers University Library from Thompson River University
- The Information Life Cycle (Video) by UNLV Libraries from UNLV is licensed under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 International License
- Video Transcript (PDF) of The Information Life Cycle (Video) by UNLV Libraries from UNLV is licensed under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 International License
Information Formats
- Research Guide: Research 101: Information Creation Process by UW Libraries from the University of Washington is licensed under a CC BY-NC 4.0
- Research 101: Format Matters (Video) - script by Kali Stoehr and Anna Eisen - voice by Kimberly Clark by UW Libraries - YouTube Channel from UW Libraries posted 13 Mar 2016.
- Types of Resources by The Learning Portal from College Libraries of Ontario is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 International
- Primary vs Secondary Sources (Video) by Hartness Library from Community College of Vermont and Vermont Tech is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
- Video Transcript (TXT) of Primary vs Secondary Sources by Hartness Library from Community College of Vermont and Vermont Tech is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Comparing Sources
- Research Guide: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sources: Overview by Suffolk County Community College Library from Suffolk County Community College
- What's The Difference? Journal, Magazine, Newspaper, and Trade Articles (PDF) by Seneca College Libraries from Seneca College
- Scholarly vs Popular Sources (Video) by McMaster University Library from McMaster University is licensed under CC BY 3.0
- Video Transcript (PDF) of Information as a Creation Process by McMaster University Library from McMaster University is licensed under CC BY 3.0
- Infographic (JPEG) of Scholarly vs Popular Sources by McMaster University Library from McMaster University is licensed under CC BY 3.0
More Details on Information Sources
- What's the difference between scholarly and peer-reviewed articles? by University of Toronto Libraries from UofT
- Tutorial: The Anatomy of a Scholar Article (Video and Transcript) by NC State University Libraries by NCSU is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US
- Peer Review (Video) by McMaster University Library from McMaster University is licensed under CC BY 3.0
- Video Transcript (PDF) of Peer Review by McMaster University Library from McMaster University is licensed under CC BY 3.0
- Youreka Science: What are preprints? (includes Video) by ASAPbio from iBiology
- Video Transcript (PDF) What are preprints? by ASAPbio from iBiology
- What is Grey Literature? (Video) by Seneca College Libraries from Seneca College
Primary and Secondary Sources
- Primary or Secondary Sources by University of Victoria Libraries from the University of Victoria
- Find Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sources in the Sciences by McLaughlin Library by University of Guelph
Read the URLS
Stop, practice "click restraint." Before you click, read those URLs!
- How to Find Better Information Online: Click Restraint (Video) by Stanford History Education Group from Civics Online Reasoning (COR) from Stanford University, posted 6 Feb 2020.
- Lesson 9 Internet Tips: Understanding URLs - includes video and text by GCFLearnFree.org and from GCFGobal posted 24 Mar 2017.
- Understanding Search Results (Video) by UWM Libraries from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is licensed under CC BY 3.0
How do we evaluate information quickly, critically?
Three Fundamental Skills:
1. Investigate the Source
2. Check the Claim
3. Trace the Information
- Sort Fact from Fiction Online with Lateral Reading (Video) by Stanford History Education Group from Civics Online Reasoning (COR) from Stanford University, posted 16 Jan 2020.
- Video Playlist (2 videos): CTRL-F: Introduction with Jane Lytvynenko: Disinformation Reporter and Mike Caulfield: Digital Literacy Expert by CRTL-F from CIVIX posted date 14 May 2020.
- Video Playlist (4 videos): Animated Backgrounders: "CIVIX Explains Videos" produced by Space HeartfromCIVIX postings dates from 6 Sept 2019 and 19 Nov 2019, and "Behind the Scenes" by NewswisefromCIVIX and The Canadian Journalism Foundation posted 25 May 2018.
- Video Playlist (3 videos): FakeOut Skill Checksby CRTL-F from CIVIX posted date 27 Sept 2019.
- Video Playlist (4 videos): Online Verification Skills with Mike Caulfield: Digital Literacy Expert by Newswise from CIVIXand The Canadian Journalism Foundationposted from 25 May 2018 to 29 Jun 2018.
- Video Playlist (12 videos): CTRL-F: Find the Facts with Jane Lytvynenko: Senior Disinformation Reporter and Mike Caulfield: Digital Literacy Expert by CRTL-F from CIVIX posting dates from 14 May 2020 to 29 May 2020.
- Video Playlist (3 videos): Fact-Checking Tools with Craig Silverman and Jane Lytvynenko by Newswise from CIVIX and The Canadian Journalism Foundation posted 25 May 2018.
- Tutorial: CRTL-F: Find the Facts by CRTL-F from CIVIX, n.d.
- Tutorial: CRTL-F: Find the Facts by CRTL-F from CIVIX, n.d.
Fact Checks:
What changed our information sources?
- Fake News by The Learning Portal from College Libraries of Ontario is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0
- How to Spot Fake News by IFLA ORG from The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)is licensed under CC BY 4.0
- Fake News: Savvy Info Consumers by UW Libraries from the University of Washington is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0
- Break the Fake by Break the Fake from MediaSmarts, n.d.
Evaluating Information and Sources
Lateral reading and critical thinking are key.
- Thinking Critically About Information (video) by UNLV Libraries from UNLV is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0
- Research Guide: Evaluating Sources by UW Libraries from the University of Washington is licensed under a CC BY-NC 4.0
- Research Guide: Savvy Info Consumers: Social Media by UW Libraries from the University of Washington is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0
- Research Guide: Savvy Info Consumers: Detecting Bias in the News by UW Libraries from the University of Washington is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0
- + One Habit: Checking Your Emotions by Andrea Baer and Dan Kipnis from Campbell Library at Rowan University is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA
- Evaluate for Quality by The Learning Portal from College Libraries of Ontario is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0
- SIFT: Evaluating Sources Online: What is SIFT? by Southwest Minnesota State University ~ McFarland Library from the Southwest Minnesota State University posted 16 Aug 2021.
- SIFT: Evaluating Web Content (video) by Wayne State University Library System from Wayne State University posted 16 Jun 2020.
Research Notes
- "How can I avoid plagiarism?" Support Services, University of Wollongong, accessed September 6, 2020
- "Note-taking/Note-making strategies" Support Services, University of Wollongong, accessed September 6, 2020
- "3.1 Note-Taking," by SFU Library from Simon Fraser University is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
Cornell Notetaking Method
- Taking Notes in Class: How to take notes using the Cornell Method by The Learning Portal: Module Study Skills from College Libraries of Ontario posted 26 Jun 2020 is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.
- How to use the Cornell note-taking method, video, 2:05, transcript on TLP site, by TLP YouTube Channel from Algonquin College Library posted September 1, 2016.
- SQ4R and Cornell Notes, video, 5:07, by gsmstphyseng YouTube Channel from gsmstphyseng, posted August 4, 2012.
Annotated Bibliography
- Write an Annotated Bibliography by McLaughlin Library from University of Guelph, updated July 31, 2020, is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
- What is an Annotated Bibliography? video, 2:03, transcript, from Kimbel Library on Vimeo
- Annotated Bibliographies by The Writing Lab & The OWL at Purdue and Purdue University from Purdue University,
Academic Honesty
- Academic Honesty, YRDSB Policy
- Academic Integrity by The Learning Portal from College Libraries of Ontario is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0
- Academic Integrity by SPARK from York University, n.d.
- Integrity in Action Tutorial by Seneca Polytechnic - The Teaching & Learning Centre from Seneca Polytechnic is licensed under CC-BY 3.0
What is Plagiarism
- Research Guide: Avoid Plagiarism: Plagiarism: What is it? (includes video and transcript) by Algonquin College Library from Algonquin College posted 28 July 2020.
- Plagiarism and You (Video) by Algonquin College Library (Algonquin College Library YouTube Channel) from Algonquin College posted 9 Sept 2019.
- "What is Plagiarism?," Scribbr, accessed July 16, 2020,
- Scribbr, "What is plagiarism? Video | Scribbr," YouTube, January 23, 2020.
- Understanding Plagiarism and Avoiding Plagiarism: Types of Plagiarism by Guelph University Library from Guelph University posted 10 Sept 2018.
- Plagiarism and Citation Tutorial by Seneca Polytechnic - The Teaching & Learning Centre from Seneca Polytechnic is licensed under CC-BY 3.0
How to Avoid Plagiarism
- Scribbr, "How to Avoid Plagiarism with 3 Simple Tricks | Scribbr," YouTube, January 23, 2020,
- Using Other People's Ideas (video & transcript) by University of Nevada Las Vegas Libraries from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with instructional design by Joshua Vossler posted 19 July 2016 is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0
- Shona McCombes, "How to Quote Sources," Scribbr, last modified January 31, 2020,
- Scribbr, "How to Quote in Under 5 minutes," YouTube, October 23, 2019,
- Courtney Gahan, "How to Paraphrase Sources," Scribbr, last modified October 31, 2019,
- Scribbr, "How to Paraphrase in 5 Easy Steps," YouTube, October 31, 2019,
- Plagiarism Tutorial with a script and Quiz by Western Libraries by the University of Western Ontario n.d.
- Plagiarism Tutorial and Test on SFU Library-CMS Canvas by Simon Fraser University Library by Simon Fraser University, n.d., is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
- Turnitin. Accessed August 6, 2020.
- "Create a User Profile." Turnitin. Accessed August 6, 2020.
- "Student Quick Start Guide." Turnitin. Accessed August 6, 2020.
- "Student Resources Hub." Turnitin. Accessed August 6, 2020.
Why Cite and How to Cite 1-5
- Citation: A (Very) Brief Introduction (Video Guide includes video and transcript) by North Carolina State University Libraries from NC State University, published August 2014, is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US.
- "Why do we Reference? video, 1:24, by University of Wollongong Library YouTube Channel, OUW Library from University of Wollongong, posted February 8, 2018, is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 AU.
Modern Language Association (MLA)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Citation Tools
Always cite as you go. Use Google Keep or bookmark sources.
- Cite Fast, accessed August 7, 2020.
- "Benefits of Using Citation Management Tools" video, 1:31, by Western University YouTube Channel from Western University, posted October 3, 2013, is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 3.0.
How to Format MLA/APA Style in Google Docs
- How to Set Up an MLA Format Paper with Works Cited Page in Google Docs" by David Ross from Xamplio, YouTube, October 11, 2019, video, 5:07,
- Raimo Streefkerk, "MLA format | Title Page, Header, Words Cited, Heading," Scribbr, Last modified June 16, 2022,
- Scribbr, "Setting Up MLA Format Paper in Google Docs Step-by-Step," YouTube, December 16, 2019, video, 3:10,
- "Formatting APA References page on a Google Doc", video, 5:50, November 2, 2017, by Jessica Weldon from Jessica Weldon's YouTube Channel.
- Video Transcript (PDF) "Formatting APA References page on a Google Doc" (video, 5:50, November 2, 2017) by Jessica Weldon.