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Databases & Online Resources

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Here is your portal to a wealth of high-quality resources that the Library has subscribed to on your behalf, and the top open access journal indexes. Use the barcode on your library card to login if prompted.

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O’Reilly includes books, videos, expert playlists and audiobooks, as well as resources from approximately 200 of the world’s leading publishers in business and technology.

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Road to IELTS (Academic)

A practice resource for IELTS. Track your progress on practice exams and use more than 100 hours of interactive activities including advice, hints, and tips on question types. You need an up-to-date version of one of the following browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Microsoft Edge. Please note: Road to IELTS does not work with Internet Explorer.

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Shakespeare for Students

Features plot summaries, character discussion, historical context and more for all of Shakespeare’s major plays. An ideal resource for students or anyone completing an essay or project on the Bard.

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Sing Tao Daily Canadian Chinese Newspaper

A digitized version of Sing Tao Daily Canadian Chinese Newspaper.

Newspapers & Magazines

Solaro

Improve your grades and learn faster and smarter with Solaro. Specifically designed for grade 3 – 12 students in BC, Solaro combines online tutorials in math, science and English with study guides, customizable flash cards and interactive practice questions. You can also track your progress as you go.

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TumbleBook Library

Listen and read along with some of your favourite picture books by the likes of Robert Munsch, Kate DiCamillo, Doreen Cronin and many more. Compatible with iPhone and iPad. The “Language Learning” section includes some books in Spanish and French.

Download the app: Android | iOS

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Ebooks & Downloadable Audiobooks

Twentieth Century History Reference Library

Articles, biographies, diaries, speeches and more from World War I, the Great Depression, World War II and the Cold War. A great place to start for social studies and history assignments.

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Academic Articles & Encyclopedias, Genealogy & History

Universalis

A comprehensive French-language encyclopedia. Also includes an atlas and a dictionary. Perfect for French speakers and older French immersion students (Grade 7+).

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Universalis Junior

A version of Encyclopedie Universalis especially for kids. Perfect for younger students (K-7), especially those in French immersion.

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Academic Articles & Encyclopedias

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Vehicle Safety & Inspection Standards (VSIS) Online

The latest vehicle safety and inspection standards and related BC legislation.

Legal Information & Codes

World War I Reference Library

Articles, biographies, diaries, speeches and more from the First World War. A great place to start for World War I school assignments.

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World War II Reference Library

Articles, biographies, diaries, speeches and more from the Second World War. A great place to start for World War II school assignments.

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Academic Articles & Encyclopedias

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations

Includes information on over 190 countries, covering topics such as banking and securities, climate, government data, demographic statistics, languages, religion, government and flags. Also includes biographical essays on national leaders and a special section on the United Nations.

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