Announcements from the Library

Semester I due date: January 18

All library resources are due on January 18, 2012. Please be sure to return all outstanding material so Mrs. Dama can close off the system for the exam break. Thanks!

Posted on Tuesday 10th of January 2012 11:07:11 AM by K. Marsh

Ebooks now available in your digital library

Students may now access 62 new ebook titles in the Glenforest Digital Library. Please follow the instructions below: Go to the Library tab Click on Search Library Catalogue In the search bar, type Gale password: student Have fun!

Posted on Friday 18th of November 2011 11:11:13 AM by K. Marsh

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