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You can access the full-text of magazines and other electronic information through these databases, some generously provided by the Province of B.C 
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World Book Advanced Includes over a million primary source documents integrated with the encyclopedia’s content. Research and teaching tools include timelines, a citation builder and the ability to save searches. |
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Encyclopedia of British Columbia Online (In-Library use only) (In-Library use only) – BC people, places, arts, history, literature and more are covered in this special online encyclopedia. Includes articles, photographs, video and sound clips, web links, handy statistics, maps and diagrams. |
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Access Science Provides students and researchers with easy access to the latest edition of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, thousands of illustrations, Science News headlines, Web sites, science biographies and the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms. |
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Global Road Warrior The ultimate guide to the world. Need Answers? We've go the world covered. |
Articles from magazines, Journals, Encyclopedias & Newspapers |
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MasterFile Premiere General reference full-text articles from hundreds of books, encyclopedias, and magazines. Includes popular magazines such as Maclean's, New Yorker. |
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Academic Search Elite Academic Search™ Elite contains full text for more than 2,100 journals. More than 190 journals have PDF images dating back to 1985. |
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Academic Search Premier Academic Search™ Premier contains indexing and abstracts for over 8,450 journals, with full text for more than 4,650 of those titles. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles. |
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Canadian Newsstand Full-text access to hundreds of Canadian newspapers, including The Globe and Mail, and The Vancouver Sun, and many local papers. Updated daily |
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Canadian Reference Centre Canadian magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books to create the largest collection of regional full text content available to Canadian libraries. |
Readers' Guides / Advisory
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Book index with Reviews Useful for both adults and youth, the Book Index with Reviews (BIR) will help you find information on books, music, video & DVD. |
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NoveList [EBSCO] Looking for a good book? Want to find book reviews? Desperate to find other authors that are similar to your favourite? Check out NoveList, a database of books and authors, recommended reading lists, book discussion ideas, and reviews. |
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NoveList K-8 Discover the fiction titles that are popular with young readers. |
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TumbleBook Library TumbleBooks is a collection of animated, talking picture books with interactive puzzles and games. HAPPY TUMBLING! |
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Tumble Readables An online collection of read-along titles for elementary, middle school, and high school students. |
Medical / Health Information
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Consumer Health Complete [EBSCO] Medical and health expertise from authoritative databases, encyclopedias, journals, and books. |
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Teen Health & Wellness: real life, real answers Curricular support and self-help on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, diversity, family life, and more. |
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Consumer Reports Health.org |
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PubMed Central Canada |
Home & Vehicle Resources
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Auto Repair Reference Centre Online auto repair for vehicles dated 1951 to today. |
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ChiltonLibrary Chilton automotive service and repair information on a variety of topics, from body and trim to suspension and steering. |
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Small Engine Repair Small engine repair assistance, including: ATVs, commercial mowers, farm tractors, generators, motorcycles, marine (boats), outdoor power equipment, PWC (personal watercraft/jet ski), snowblowers, snowmobiles, tillers and other small engines. |
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Home Improvement Reference Center™ A tool for home improvement assistance, including: maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating home & garden, etc. |
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Vehicle Safety and Inspection Standards Online (In-Library use only) VISI Online is produced by the Queen’s Printer in partnership with the Ministry of Transportation to provide current access to vehicle safety and inspection standards and related BC legislation from official sources. |
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Consumer Reports One of the most trusted resources for information on consumer products |
Business Information |
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Business Source Premiere Full-text business and management articles from thousands of magazines and journals. Includes country economic reports, company profiles, and images. Business Plans Handbook Generously provided by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and The Sutherland Foundation, this eBook provides 24 sample business plans. Business Resources - Hot Topic Link |
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British Columbia Statistics BCStats is the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia. They offer data services, business and economic statistics, labour and social statistics, population stats, and survey and analysis. |
Legal Information, Statutes & Regulations
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BC Codes (In-Library use only) The BC Codes 2006 provide the minimum requirements for a safely built environment and are the product of a unique partnership between industry practitioners, construction technology experts, and provincial regulators. |
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Clicklaw provides legal information, education and legal help for British Columbians. Includes: How to section. |
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Electronic Law Library General legal information provided by the Legal Services Society of BC. |
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QP LegalEze (In-Library use only) Provides the current laws of BC. |
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BC Laws BC Laws provides free public access to the current laws of British Columbia. |
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LawLINK LawLINK is a free service for low-income people provided by the Legal Services Society. |
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Legal Resources - Hot Topic Link Legal Resources - Family Law and Divorce Resources - Hot Topic Link |
Multilingual Resources
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L'Encyclopedie Decouvert |
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Encyclopaedia Universalis |
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World Book Spanish Encyclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos – Spanish language student encyclopedia from World Book. |
Teens
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Tumble Readables An online collection of read-along titles for elementary, middle school, and high school students. |
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World Book Student Full-text articles from the print encyclopedia plus additional articles, a dictionary, web links, videos, animation & sound. |
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Teen Health & Wellness: real life, real answers Curricular support and self-help on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, diversity, family life, and more. |
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Student Research Center Easy for students to search by keyword or by topic to find the most useful search results. |
Children
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TumbleBook Library TumbleBooks is a collection of animated, talking picture books with interactive puzzles and games. HAPPY TUMBLING! |
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World Book K-5 World Book Kids is designed especially for younger users, English-lanuage learners, and reluctant readers. The site offers simple navigation, easy-to-read content, bright colors, and a graphical design. |
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World Book Student (Grades 5-9) Full-text articles from the print encyclopedia plus additional articles, a dictionary, web links, videos, animation & sound. |
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Searchasaurus K-5 Full-text from dozens of children's magazines appropriate for elementary school-aged kids. |
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Kids Search K-8 A search interface designed specifically for grade 3 - 8 researchers. This homework tool is both powerful and fun to use. |
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NoveList K-8 Discover the fiction titles that are popular with young readers. |
These resources are paid for by the Province of British Columbia.
Note: Licensed electronic resources are restricted by license agreements to Library card holders and to on-site users for purposes of research and private study. Commercial use and systematic downloading, copying or distributing of information are expressly prohibited. Users are individually responsible for compliance with these terms.
