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  Databases A-Z  
  A-D | E-H | I-L | M-P | Q-T | U-Z  
   
  A to Z: Magazines & Newspapers Online  
   
  A searchable list of our 15,000+ online magazines, newspapers, and journals. Search by title or subject, then link directly to the full text.  
   
  Academic Search Premier  
   
  Articles from scholarly journals in nearly every academic discipline. Excellent for students and researchers.  
   
  Access Science  
   
  A specialized encyclopedia with in-depth articles about people, topics and issues in the fields of science, math and engineering. Great for students and researchers.  
   
  Ancestry Library Edition  
   
  Search for your ancestors in this made-for-libraries edition of the popular Ancestry.com database. Includes birth, death, marriage, immigration and military records, ships' passenger lists, as well as images and indexes for Canadian, U.K. and U.S. census records and a growing number of photos and family trees. Available in-library only.  
   
  Ancient & Medieval History Online (Use Firefox Browser to View)  
   
  Everything you ever wanted to know about ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, and Africa. More of the same for medieval Europe, North & South America, and Asia.  
   
  Associations Canada  
   
  Over 19,000 Canadian and International associations that represent industry, commercial and professional groups, registered charities and special interest groups.  
   
  Bailey's Book House  
   
  Through nine playful activities, designed to develop emergent literacy skills, children can experience delightful characters, music, words, and sentences that speak.  
   
  BC Codes  
   
  Full text of the BC Building Code, Fire Code, and Plumbing Code. Available in-library only.  
   
  BC Stats  
   
  Statistics and reports on BC’s population, economy, labour market, demographics and more. In-Library use only.  
   
  Biography Resource Centre  
   
  Over 480,000 authoritative biographies on more than 350,000 people, as well as images, magazine & newspaper articles. Search by name, occupation, nationality, birth/death dates & places, gender, or keyword.  
   
  Business Plans Handbook  
   
  Find sample business plans for hundreds of different businesses.  
   
  Canada Info Desk  
   
  Start here for contact info for Canadian government at all levels, banks and financial services, hospitals, libraries, associations, clubs, and environmental services.  
   
  Canadian Almanac and Directory  
   
  The most comprehensive source of Canadian facts, figures and information including directories of financial institutions, media,libraries, museums, hospitals, transportation, educational institutions, Canadian flags, coats of arms and emblems; photographs of the Governor Generals and Prime Ministers of Canada, and much more.  
   
  Canadian Encyclopedia  
   
  Includes articles, biographies, timelines and more. A good overview of key Canadian people, places, and events.  
   
  Canadian Environmental Directory  
   
  Organizations & government agencies related to the environment; associations, purchasing groups, special libraries, product & service companies as well as environmental contacts within the major Canadian companies and law firms.  
   
  Canadian Literary Centre  
   
  Your first stop for Canadian literature research. Find biographies of Canadian writers plus reviews and criticism of Canadian novels and poetry.  
   
  Canadian Newsstand  
   
  Major Canadian daily newspapers such as the Vancouver Sun, Province, and Globe & Mail as well as local newspapers such as the North Shore News.  
   
  Canadian Parliamentary Guide  
   
  The most complete guide to information and biographies on elected and appointed memeber in federal and provincial government.  
   
  Chilton Library.com  
   
  Do-it-yourself repair manual for cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. Includes close-up photographs and illustrations,vacuum and wiring diagrams, and troubleshooting and diagnostics guides.  
   
  Classical Music Library  
   
  Listen online to this comprehensive collection of classical music. Includes program notes, biographies and other music resources.  
   
  Columbia Granger’s Poetry Database  
   
  Contains over 500,000 poem citations and nearly 70,000 poems in full text from anthologies and volumes of collected works.  
   
  Consumer Reports (EBSCO)  
   
  Find product reviews, ratings and pricing for common household appliances, electronics, automobiles, and more.  
   
  Directory of Libraries in Canada  
   
  7,000 Canadian libraries, branches,information resource centres and archives, with collection information, personnel and more.  
   
  E-Stat  
   
  Extensive and sophisticated statistical data about Canada and Canadians. Includes data on economy, spending, industry, education, and more, as well as historical census data. Available in-library only.  
   
  EBSCO Kids Search  
   
  This database makes it easy for kids in Grades 2 to 7 to search by keyword or topic. Find children's magazine articles, reference books, and images. It also includes a dictionary.  
   
  Encyclopaedia Britannica  
   
  The granddaddy of encyclopedias. Find extensive up-to-date information on people, places, and things around the world.  
   
  Encyclopedia of British Columbia  
   
  Thousands of articles about BC past and present, plus historical photographs, statistics, charts, maps and more.  
   
  Encyclopedia of Drugs and Addictive Substances  
   
  Detailed info about addictive and commonly-abused drugs and substances, from alcohol to cocaine to steroids to weight-loss drugs. Use the eBook Index to jump to exactly the info you need.  
   
  Encyclopedia of Popular Music, 4th ed., 2009  
   
  This ebook covers all genres & periods of popular music from 1900 to the present day. Includes trends, styles, record labels, venues, music festivals, and discographies that include a 5-star album rating system.  
   
  Encyclopedia Universalis  
   
  A comprehensive French language encyclopedia.  
   
  Fiction Connection  
   
  Discover new books based on the ones you already enjoy, and explore the world of fiction by topic, genre, setting, character, timeframe, and more.  
   
  Financial Services Canada  
   
  A directory of over 18,000 banks, law firms, accountants and financial institutions and over 30,000 executives.  
   
  Gale Virtual Reference Library  
   
  Search a library of reference books online - business, history, philosophy, literature and more.  
   
  Global Books in Print  
   
  Search for millions of English-language book, audiobook and video titles published worldwide. Includes author bios, annotations, book reviews and information on awards and bestsellers.  
   
  Governments Canada  
   
  A useful index for locating government offices, people, boards and programs in Canada.  
   
  Grove Music Online - see Oxford Music Online  
   
   
   
  Historical Photos Archive  
   
  A selection of photographs showing West Vancouver's growth and development, with a focus on 1900-1950.  
   
  Issues & Controversies  
   
  Perfect for debates and research papers! Pros, cons, and background information for over 800 hot topics in politics, society, health and more.  
   
  Job Freeway  
   
  Job listings for the Lower Mainland. Available in-library only.  
   
  L'Encyclopédie Canadienne (Canadian Encyclopedia)  
   
  Includes articles, biographies, timelines and more. A good overview of key Canadian people, places, and events.  
   
  L'Encyclopédie Découverte  
   
  A french-language encyclopedia, including articles, images, maps and more.  
   
  Library To Go  
   
  Enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks at home or on the go! Download to your computer, portable eReader, CD, or MP3 player. Find more on using Library to Go with your iPod, Sony Reader, Kobo, Android,etc. on our eBook Wiki.  
   
  Literature Criticism Online  
   
  A gold mine of reviews and criticism of novels, plays, poetry and other works by over 3000 authors writing from 1960 onward. Search by author or title.  
   
  MasterFILE Premier  
   
  Popular magazines covering nearly all subjects including current events, books and reading, consumer information, health and more.  
   
  Medical Encyclopedias  
   
  Search The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine and The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine.  
   
  Millie's Math House  
   
  Through seven activities that feel like play, children learn about numbers, counting, addition, subtraction, patterns, problem solving, size, geometric shapes, and more.  
   
  Naxos Music Library  
   
  Listen online to this comprehensive collection of classical, blues, jazz, folk and world music.  
   
  Naxos Music Library - Jazz  
   
  All jazz, all the time. Over 20,000 tracks by 500+ jazz artists.  
   
  Naxos Spoken Word Library  
   
  Listen online to recordings of classic novels, abridged fiction, plays and poetry. Something for all ages.  
   
  New Dictionary of the History of Ideas  
   
  Thorough overviews of major concepts, movements, and thinkers in human philosophy, politics, and economics.  
   
  NoveList  
   
  Reader’s advisory guide to fiction. Find fiction by subject, or read reviews and summaries. Includes book discussion guides, author read-alikes, and more.  
   
  Oxford Music Online  
   
  A comprehensive music research source, particularly strong for classical, opera and jazz. Contains the Grove Dictionary of Music, and the Oxford Companion to Music.  
   
  Oxford Reference Online  
   
  Contains over 100 English and foreign language dictionaries, plus thesauri, quotations, maps, timelines, and a comprehensive encyclopedia - not to mention the excellent "Oxford Companion" series.  
   
  Oxford Reference Online: Art & Architecture  
   
  Consult Oxford’s extensive range of reference titles for art terms, artist biographical information, and essays of special topics.  
   
  Press Display  
   
  Digital versions of current newspapers from all over the world, in dozens of languages. Includes today's Sun, Province, and Globe & Mail. 30 to 90-day rolling archives of all papers.  
   
  Professional Development Collection  
   
  Scholarly articles and research reports for educators.  
   
  QP LegalEze  
   
  Current BC legislation including Statutes & Regulations, BC Gazette and more. Available in-library only.  
   
  Quick Reference Files  
   
  Information about articles, books, clippings, and other library materials, with a focus on local information. To view full text, you must come to the library.  
   
  Sammy's Science House  
   
  Tailored to three to six year olds, this database features five activities to build sequential ordering, classification, and vocabulary skills.  
   
  Scholastic's BookFlix  
   
  Listen to, watch and read picture books online. Each picture book is paired with a non-fiction book on the same subject.  
   
  Science Online  
   
  Helpful info about all areas of science and math, plus diagrams, biographies, timelines, and lots of science fair project ideas.  
   
  Shakespeare for Students  
   
  Plot summaries, characters, themes, historical context, criticism and more. Search by play, or browse the e-Index for specific topics.  
   
  Trudy's Time Place  
   
  Trudy makes exploring time and geography fun.Trudy's house has five fun places to visit and explore. Kids can play in two modes designed to enhance creativity and learning. In Explore and Discover Mode children play freely and learn by encountering and experimenting. Question and Answer mode challenges children to apply what they have learned.  
   
  TumbleBooks  
   
  A collection of animated picturebooks, games and puzzles for kids.  
   
  TumbleReadables  
   
  A collection of read-along e-books for kids and teens, including chapter books, novels, and classics.  
   
  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.  
   
  Vehicle Safety & Inspection Standards (VSIS) Online  
   
  The latest vehicle safety and inspection standards and related BC legislation. Available in-library only.  
   
  World Book  
   
  Excellent selection of encyclopedia articles, pictures, maps, charts and audio and video clips. Perfect for students of all ages.  
   
  World News Digest  
   
  News stories from around the world from 1940 to the present day. Search by topic, or go right to a specific date in history. Includes obituaries of major figures plus historic documents and speeches.  
   
  World War I Reference Library  
   
  Essays, chronologies, biographies, diaries, speeches and more from the World War I period.  
   
  World War II Reference Library  
   
  Essays, chronologies, biographies, diaries, speeches and more from the Second World War.  
   
  Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations  
   
  Information about over 200 countries, covering climate, languages, religion, government, flags and more. Includes a special section on the United Nations.