The library is a quiet space in the school for students to explore and discover new areas of knowledge. There is a substantial collection of fiction and non-fiction books, reference materials, magazines, journals, and comic books (Bds) in French, English and other languages. Students may browse the collection, read, and do research for school projects or independent study courses.

Due to space limitations and noise concerns, the library is reserved for quiet work. Students must have a purpose in mind when they come to use the library: research, personal study, or reading. You should use other areas of the school for work that requires discussion.

Ms. J. ELLIOT LE CLAINCHE and Mr. A. BENNIS

The librarians guide students in finding appropriate material, in developing their library research skills, and in choosing interesting reading material. Don't hesitate to ask the librarian on reference duty for help in finding what you need.

COLLEGE

FICTION You may borrow up to 5 items of fiction at one time (novels, and leisure magazines (eg. back issues of  Je Bouquine, Phosphore, Okapi). The loan period for fiction is 2 weeks; new fiction: 1 week.

NON-FICTION You may borrow up to 3 items of non-fiction at one time, either for a one day loan period of Wednesday afternoon (to be returned Thursday morning), or for the weekend (loan period of Friday to Monday).

LYCEE

FICTION You may borrow up to 5 items of fiction at one time (novels, leisure magazines, etc). The loan period for fiction is 2 weeks; new fiction: 1 week.

NON-FICTION You may borrow up to 3 items of non-fiction at one time, for a loan period of two weeks. New non-fiction items may be borrowed for a period of one week.

8 computer workstations are available for students to do RESEARCH.

YOU MUST SIGN IN FOR THE INTERNET AT THE LIBRARIAN'S DESK, stating the purpose of your research. Internet sessions are for 20 minutes, longer only if no one else is waiting to use the workstation. There is no printer. You may use your own Internet email account (hotmail, yahoo etc) to send information to yourself or others. Only one student per workstation.

Students are expected to use the Internet responsibly, for project research and school business. If you find information on the Internet and plan to use it in your own work, you must credit the source. It is important to evaluate the information you find on the Internet. Unlike print media, which are often carefully edited or peer reviewed , there are no standards governing what is published on the Internet. It is up to you to judge the quality this information. Ask yourself: who is responsible for this site? Is this information reliable?

Games, chat, and messaging are strictly forbidden in the library!

All students must sign the technology charter at the beginning of the school year.

Library materials are carefully selected by the librarians. The librarians aim for a balanced collection reflecting many different viewpoints.

The school library has a policy of free access to information. Students may access all library resources; however, younger students may occasionally be guided toward resources that are appropriate for their age level.

Be sure to note the source of any information you plan to use later in your own work

The EABJM library houses approximately 12000 books and other research materials, mainly in French and English. Fiction and non-fiction resources are also available in Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese and Chinese languages.

Reference materials: American Heritage Dictionary; Encyclopedia Britannica 2002; World Book; Encyclopedia Universalis; Petit Larousse 2002; Petit Robert; Quid 2005, Ramses 2005, etc.

The library subscribes to the following periodicals:

Alternatives Economiques; Alternatives Internationales; Art Actuel; Courrier International; The Economist; l'Hebdo: le monde des ados; L'Histoire; Je Bouquine; Magazine Littéraire; Le Monde; Le Monde 2; Le Monde: Dossiers et documents; Le Monde de l'Education; National Geographic; Newsweek; Le Nouvel Observateur; Okapi; Phosphore; La Recherche; Sciences et Avenir; Sciences Humaines; Sciences & Vie; Scientific American; SVM; TDC (Textes et documents pour la classe); Vocable Espagnol and Allemand.

8 Internet workstations are available to students for research purposes.

A photocopier is available in the library. You may purchase copy cards from Madame Pal's office.

Email: bibliotheque@eabjm.com

Poste: 169

horaires: du lundi à jeudi: 8:30 - 17:30 ; vendredi: 8:30 - 17:00