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You can access the full-text of magazines and other electronic information through these databases, generously provided by the Government of B.C. When accessing these resources, you’ll be prompted for your Library card number.
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Academic Search Elite Full-text articles from over 1,000 journals, covering a range of topics, including business, social sciences, general science, and multiculturalism. MasterFile Premiere General reference full-text articles from hundreds of books, encyclopedias, and magazines. Includes popular magazines such as Maclean's, New Yorker. Canadian Newsstand [ProQuest] Full-text access to hundreds of Canadian newspapers, including The Globe and Mail, and The Vancouver Sun, and many local papers. Updated daily. Auto Repair Reference CentreOnline auto repair for vehicles dated 1951 to today. 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. 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. 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. |
| Encyclopedias |
| Encyclopedia of British Columbia Online (In-Library use only) Thousands of entries, photos, illustrations, and multimedia covering BC-related information. World Book Encyclopedia Online Full-text articles from the print encyclopedia plus additional articles, a dictionary, web links, videos, animation, and sound. *Type 'CD' followed by your library card number. |
| Business Information |
Business Source PremiereFull-text business and management articles from thousands of magazines and journals. Includes country economic reports, company profiles, and images. |
| Medical / Health Information |
Consumer Health Complete [EBSCO] Medical and health expertise from authoritative databases, encyclopedias, journals, and books. |
| Children's Resources |
Searchasaurus Full-text from dozens of children's magazines appropriate for elementary school-aged kids. Kids Search |
| Legal / Law Resources |
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Electronic Law Library General legal information provided by the Legal Services Society of BC. QP LegalEze (In-Library use only) Provides the current laws of BC. BC Revised Statutes and Consolidated Regulations LawLINK |
Academic Search Elite
Auto Repair Reference Centre
Business Source Premiere
Consumer Health Complete [EBSCO]
Searchasaurus
Kids Search