Category Archives: Digital Literacy

Library Orientation

Posted on September 12, 2023 by cowleyj

In September, all English 8 classes will be completing Library orientation.  Many other English classes will be coming for a refresher and book talks.  If you want to review our services and where we keep resources, you can view our … Continue reading →

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Our Library App is Live

Posted on May 7, 2023 by cowleyj

You can now search the Library Catalogue and manage your library account from your phone in the dedicated Destiny Discover app. While the Library is closed for exams, this can help you find the books you want so your visits … Continue reading →

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Free Audiobooks!

Posted on April 13, 2022 by cowleyj

SYNC–Free Audiobooks for Teens Returns April 28 Every week for 16 weeks beginning Thursday, April 28, 2022 SYNC will release two audiobooks for teens.  To register for the program and see each week’s titles, check out the official page: https://audiobooksync.com/ Titles … Continue reading →

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Our Online Catalogue has Moved!

Posted on February 19, 2018 by cowleyj

Our catalogue address has changed!  We’ve updated the links on the school website and the library site to:  https://library.burnabyschools.ca/common/welcome.jsp?site=217  If you have personal bookmarks/favourites stored in your browser, please update them to the new link. We’ve changed our menu access … Continue reading →

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Worried about fake news?

Posted on February 27, 2017 by gladwind

    So, the term ‘fake news’ has been around a lot lately, but what does it actually mean? According to some people, anything that runs counter to their own views is fake news. For others, it’s propaganda or advertising … Continue reading →

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Media Smarts: Young Canadians in a Wired World

Posted on January 22, 2015 by

Check out the latest infographic from Media Smarts. For the full report or more info, click here. From http://mediasmarts.ca/ycww.

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Media Smarts: Online Privacy, Online Publicity

Posted on February 19, 2014 by

Check out the latest infographic from Media Smarts. For the full report or more info, click here. From: to http://mediasmarts.ca/ycww

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Life Online: How do you Compare?

Posted on January 22, 2014 by

Want to know how Canadian youth use online tools? Check out this infographic that charts over 5,000 students from grade 4-11 across Canada. How do you compare? Infographic from Media Smarts: Canada’s Centre for Digital and Media Literacy.  Want to … Continue reading →

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