When one thinks of a forest we might think of a picturesque environment. One with large trees, the crisp smell of leaves with nature all around. One doesn’t really think about a forest full of books, unless you have visited a school library during the fall and winter months. The Forest of Reading, organized by […]
Author: Richard Reid
Teacher Librarians: What Do They Do In June?
The month of June is often a time when, in addition to continuing to partner on exciting inquiry projects with classes, our School Library staff focus on collection development and maintenance. The practice of collection development, selection and deselection along with inventory and shelf reading is the highlight of the library year. Teacher Librarians […]
Balancing Act: The eBook & Print Conversation
DDSB Innovative Education has been shifting culture, practice and thinking in our schools. As we leverage digital we are creating a paradigm shift. We believe this shift is positive and we recognize that this shift can’t occur without debate, conversation and some uncomfortable moments. Our Library Learning Commons are acting as a catalyst for positive […]
The Value of School Libraries
School Library Learning Commons play an important role in our school communities. In the DDSB we are very fortunate to have school libraries in each and every school location. If you haven’t used your school library recently you might be asking, why are libraries so important? How have they changed? Are these places still relevant? […]