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WCDSB VLC: About the Learning Commons, CEC

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Contact The Learning Commons, CEC

Catholic Education Centre
(Board Office)
35 Weber St. W, Unit A
Kitchener, ON N2H 3Z1

HOURS
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
July and August: hours vary. Please call to confirm.

CONTACT
Phone: 519.578.3660
Email: The Learning Commons
Bookings: Resource.Bookings@wcdsb.ca
StaffNet: The Learning Commons

STAFF
Shelley Wood
Library Support Services Supervisor

Wieslawa Gliszczynski
Cataloguing Technician – Lead

Chelsie Tiffney
Cataloguing Technician

Alicia Lawrence
Library Technician

Karrie Hagar
Library Technician

WHAT WE DO

The Learning Commons, CEC (formerly the Resource Centre) is essential in supporting the success of the Waterloo Catholic District Schools Board's by providing:

  • The Virtual Learning Commons, the WCDSB's online portal for research databases, digital media, and other innovative teaching and learning support materials
  • Technology loans such as Grade 6-8 STEM Kits, maker kits, green screens, and more
  • Technology assistance for Learning Commons digital resources (eBooks, databases, digital video etc.)
  • Staff resources supporting innovative teaching and learning activities 
  • Professional development for Learning Commons staff
  • Cataloguing for all WCDSB school Learning Commons' collections, Central departments, and Chromebooks

ACCESSING PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES

Visit the WCDSB catalogue to search the professional resources collection, or ask your school's Learning Commons staff for assistance. WCDSB staff may also visit the collection in person at the Catholic Education Centre. 

To request items:
Email: Resource.Bookings@wcdsb.ca
Phone: 519.578.3660
 
Please provide the call number and title of each item requested.  View the courier schedule and school listing (must log in with WCDSB email/password to view).
 
We also offer online access to many professional resources through the VLC's Staff page.
 

 

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SEARCH CATALOGUE

Includes Learning Commons CEC,
ESL, and Learning Services.

Learning Commons in the WCDSB

Learning Commons promote student engagement to increase student achievement, and reflect the following qualities:

  • Key role in 21st Century Teaching and Learning
  • Student centred and welcoming
  • Supports student inquiry and collaboration
  • Includes online and print resources
  • Flexible and adaptable physical space
  • Technology rich