Welcome to the Library!
The Rockway Library is available for students to access during or after school, and has resources that will help you on your school journey.
- Physical and digital resources – books, databases, e-books, and more!
- Research assistance – Ms. VanderMeer is available to help you with your research projects
- Fun stuff – check out our puzzles, games, and creative activities
Library Hours
The library is open Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm. If the library needs to close early for a meeting or school activity this will be posted on the door to the library and the library whiteboard.
Library Policies
- Please no food and drinks in the library. Covered water bottles are the exception and are always welcome!
- Please be respectful of the space and the people in it.
- Books are checked out for three weeks. Late fines are not charged, but lost or severely damaged books will incur charges.
Online Resources
To access online resources at home, students will need login information. Please speak to Ms. VanderMeer or your teacher for the passwords.
Research Databases
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Gale Power Search
Search several Gale databases at once. Use limits to control the results displayed. |
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Gale Academic Onefile Peer-reviewed, full-text articles from leading journals and reference sources |
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Gale In Context: Canada Canadian content: newspapers, images, magazine articles, academic journals, websites, video & audio clips. |
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Gale In Context: Global Issues Resources to explain the historical and contemporary conditions necessary to understand global issues, conflicts and events |
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Gale Religion and Philosophy A comprehensive collection of periodical content covering topics across a wide range of philosophies and religions |
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The Canadian Encyclopedia Digital encyclopedia of information about Canadian history and society |
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The World History Encyclopedia An array of historical topics and narratives presented through text, video, interactive features |
Other Resources
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Kitchener Public Library KPL cards are available to all residents of the Region of Waterloo, regardless of city of residence. KPL has physical and digital resources to help support Rockway students’ learning. |
Books and E-Books
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Rockway’s Online Library Catalogue Use the online catalogue to search for books for school or pleasure |
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Sora – eBooks & eAudiobooks A digital reading app for students and educators. 24/7 access to eBooks and audiobooks for learning and for fun! |
Citations and Citation Makers
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The Online Writing Lab at Purdue University has information on APA, MLA, and Chicago styles of citations. Not sure if there is a specific type and size of font, or if your essay needs a title page? Look at Purdue OWL (or ask your teacher!) to find that information. |
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MyBib is an online citation generator that can help you track your resources and format your citations in MLA, APA, and Chicago style. |
Online Video
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OnCore Video
Streaming video platform for use in Canadian schools providing access to thousands of full-length video programs, documentaries, feature films, short edu-clips and podcasts |
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National Film Board
An agency of the Government of Canada, the National Film Board produces and distributes documentary films, animation, web documentaries, and alternative dramas |
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Looking for a new book to be added to Rockway’s library collection? Please fill out the Google Form to let us know what you’d like to read! |
Grade 9 Orientation Questions:
Group 1 – Red
Group 2 – Orange
Group 3 – Yellow
Group 4 – Green
Group 5 – Blue
Group 6 – Purple
