What’s happening in Burnaby SCHOOL LIBRARIES
read to learn Learning to read
Reading to learn
Loving reading
Our libraries are places to learn Students will become empowered by learning how to learn
In our libraries Everyone is a learner
Our school libraries have diverse resources Something for everyone
Our school libraries are great places for learning Inviting and flexible spaces for classes, small groups and individuals
Our library programs bring teachers and students together Collaborative planning and teaching with the teacher, who knows the students’ needs and interests, and the teacher-librarian, who provides appropriate resources and co-teaches the necessary skills and strategies.
Our library collections support flexibility and choice Students have free choice of reading materials Students are invited to suggest titles for selection
School library has “virtual” resources Provide online access to the library catalogue and digital resources and tools
Our school library programs Help students feel successful and help them understand that learning is ongoing… it’s life long!
Our school libraries are more than books… learning empowered by technology Promote and integrate online resources Emphasize ethical use of others’ works
Our school library programs… Teach the use of web tools and apps Provide equitable access to technology Focus on evaluating resources and effective searching
Transforming Curriculum B C. curriculum is being transformed: to reflect the core competencies, skills and knowledge that students need to succeed in the 21 st century with fewer but higher level outcomes to create time to allow deeper learning and understanding BC`s Education Plan, page 5
and school libraries will be central in implementing these changes.
Image credits Open 24/7 E devices Books and phone Photos from Burnaby Secondary schools - Burnaby Mountain, Burnaby North and Burnaby South Photos from Burnaby Elementary schools - Buckingham, Glenwood, Marlborough, Morley, Seaforth, Stoney Creek, Taylor Park