Visiting the Library

The Indigenous Education Department (IED) Library is a rich and growing collection of Indigenous-authored and Indigenous-focused resources. The library is currently located at Margaret Jenkins Elementary School.

We welcome all district staff and students to borrow from our collection, which includes authentic Indigenous books, hands-on learning kits, games, puzzles, classroom book sets, maps, and more. Loan periods are three weeks for books and two weeks for learning kits. We kindly ask that items are returned on time so they remain available for others to use. While there is no fee to borrow materials, borrowers are responsible for replacing any lost or damaged items.

As the library space is also used for classes and programming throughout the week, visits are by appointment only. To arrange a visit, please contact iedlibrary@sd61.bc.ca.

Browsing the Collection Online

Our full library catalogue is available online. Please click the image below to access the website:

Or follow this step-by-step instructions guide: 

1. Go to destiny.sd61.bc.ca
2. Select your school (if prompted).
3. Click Log In in the top right corner (if required).
4. Sign in using your school login credentials.
5. Use the search bar to find resources by title, author, subject, or keyword.
6. Click on a title to view more details and availability.
7. To borrow or place a hold, click “Hold” and follow the on-screen prompts.
8. To view your account, select your profile to see loans, holds, and due dates.

Borrowing and Returning Materials

After browsing the online catalogue, please email iedlibrary@sd61.bc.ca with a list of the items you would like to borrow. Please allow a few days for processing. Most materials can be delivered and returned through school mail or cartage services.