Learning Commons at the CBE
Today’s learners cannot imagine life without the internet and supporting technology. The concept of the traditional library is changing to include technology, online tools and spaces for collaboration and exploration.
School Literary Materials Selection
Related to Ministerial Order (#034/2025), Standards for the Selection, Availability, and Access of School Library Materials, CBE has published an administrative regulation AR3051: School Literary Materials Selection. Families and community members can request a review or reconsideration of a literary resource in a school's learning commons by completing the School Library Materials Reconsideration Challenge Request through their local school.
CBE also has an eLibrary online tool available to families, students and staff, which is an online catalogue for all CBE school libraries with detailed information on books, DVD’s and other resources that are available to borrow.
Additionally, parents and legal guardians are welcome to review classroom library collections by contacting your child's school.
Our Learning Commons
403-286-5092 extension 5175
The Learning Commons is the hub of the Bowness learning community. It provides access to and support for: learning, Individual Program Plan (IPP) accommodations, research, intellectual discussion, as well as the latest technological resources.
To Sign out Books
- Use eLibrary to search for available print-based resources. Make sure to log in at the top right of the screen.
- Submit requests online to your library staff for specific resources to be delivered to your classroom or to the main office for HUB students.
To Request A Book
Click on the link.
Contact Information: Please email Ms. Tazeen at library-847@cbe.ab.ca
Learning Resources
Symphony eLibrary https://ims.cbe.ab.ca
Brightspace by D2L https://d2l.cbe.ab.ca
Online reference Centre in Learn Alberta (ORC) http://www.learnalberta.ca/OnlineReferenceCentre.aspx?lang=en
Calgary Public Library (school page) https://calgarylibrary.ca/schools/
Self Serve Password Tool https://webapps.cbe.ab.ca/PasswordReset
G Suite for Education login https://accounts.google.com/
CBE Professional Book Collections for Teachers: ILC Professional Collection
https://cbe.ab.ca/support/Documents/eLibrary-ILC-Professional-Collection.pdf
CBE Professional Book Collections for Teachers: Southern AB CTS Professional Collection
https://cbe.ab.ca/support/Documents/eLibrary-Southern-Alberta- Career-Technology-Professional-Collection.pdf
eLibraryhttps://ims.cbe.ab.ca
Calgary Public Library school pagehttps://calgarylibrary.ca/schools/