About the Library

People, collections, guidance, and research habits.

In the DP context, the library becomes most useful when it connects real learning tasks: EE research, TOK inquiry, IA preparation, subject reading, academic integrity, citation, and independent study.

What the Library Can Do

  • Help students choose search terms.
  • Help students find a better resource route.
  • Help students evaluate source credibility.
  • Help students understand citation expectations.
  • Help students plan EE research steps.
  • Help students decide whether a source is background, evidence, or context.
  • Help students think through AI disclosure and research process records.

What the Library Cannot Do

  • Write or edit an assignment for students.
  • Approve a final EE argument.
  • Replace subject teacher or supervisor guidance.
  • Provide database access before the school confirms subscriptions.
  • Check every citation in a final essay at the last minute.
  • Guarantee that a public library route will work for every resource.

Teacher Collaboration

Teachers can collaborate with the library on research-question workshops, database demonstrations, source evaluation, annotated bibliography lessons, citation basics, AI disclosure, and subject-specific resource pathfinders.