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JOHN BARSBY LIBRARY

"Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life"
-Sidney Sheldon​

Welcome to the Learning Commons!

TEXT BOOKS & LIBRARY MATERIALS ARE DUE!
All texts and library books are due back at the end of first semester and during the last two weeks of June.    All student accounts must be cleared twice yearly.    Classroom reminders, PA announcements, notices home and reminder emails are issued to help you remember!   Thanks for helping with this important task.


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Deborah Hunter, Library Clerk


Library Hours 2016-2017

8:00am - 3:30pm Monday to Thursday *
8:00am - 2:00pm on Friday*

* Hours may vary (longer or shorter) due to Mrs.Vosshans' availability.

Welcome to the John Barsby Library Learning Commons, a friendly and open environment to further your success!   It's a space useful in many ways: a place to gather information, a place to study, use a computer, meet friends, play a board game or a place to simply read a good book. 

If you have any questions or concerns of course Mrs.Vosshans will be there to assist you.


Remember "Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, but a librarian can bring you back the right one."

Some Quick and Useful Links

1. Vancouver Island Library
2. 'Good Reads' Book Reviews &Top 
     Booklists

3. Online Tutoring
4. Teen Resume Writing

Some Learning Tools

1. Google
2. EasyBib for Citations

Some Online Databases

1. World Book Online (User Name: BARS  Password: BARS68)
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2. EBSCO (User Name: BARS  Password: BARS68)
3. Gale: Canada in Context; Global Issues; Science in Context (User Name: 68JBCS  Password: Student)
4. 
National Film Board videos - needs individual teacher log in for access.

​Pages of Interest


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Everyday fiction

Every Day Fiction is a magazine that specializes in bringing you fine fiction in bite-sized doses.
You can also enter your stories, poetry, or podcasts.
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Web Sudoku

Sudoku is a puzzle game, similar to word searches and crosswords. The object of the game is fill in all of the squares with a number, without repeating that number in the same row, column or area.
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Wordsmyth Word of the Day

Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.

    Do you have some suggestions?

    Do you have some suggestions on how to improve the John Barsby Learning Commons?   Suggestions include; improvements on the physical space or book titles/resources you want added to the collection.     Mrs.Vosshans would love to hear from you!    Fill out the form below to share your library idea or book/resource suggestion.
    First and Last name are both needed to ensure proper credit is given your great ideas/suggestions.
    Your email is needed in order for Mrs.Vosshans to reply suggestions
    Place your wonderful suggestion or brilliant idea here.
Submit

DONATIONS
THE JB LIBRARY ALWAYS ACCEPTS BOOK DONATIONS. REMEMBER US IF YOU ARE CLEARING OUT CLUTTER, MOVING OR HAVE OUTGROWN YOUR BOOKS. IF WE CAN'T USE THEM IN THE LIBRARY, SUITABLE HOMES ARE FOUND. THANKS!

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  • Home
  • Catalogue
    • Using the Catalogue
    • JBCS Library Catalogue Search
  • Research
    • Works Cited >
      • Creating a Works Cited Page
      • Example Works Cited Page
      • In Text Citations
    • Search Google the Academic Way
    • Finding Reliable Info Online
    • Presentation Tools and Tips
  • Teachers
    • New Curriculum
    • Booking SD68 Professional Resources
    • Professional Resources
  • Library Blog
  • News Sources
  • Student Links
  • GOOGLE SEARCH