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You can access the full-text of magazines and other electronic information through these databases. When accessing some of these resources, you’ll be prompted for your Library card number.
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Full-text articles from over 1,000 journals, covering a range of topics, including business, social sciences, general science, and multiculturalism. General reference full-text articles from hundreds of books, encyclopedias, and magazines. Includes popular magazines such as Maclean's, New Yorker. Online auto repair for vehicles dated 1951 to today. Family History @ Ancestry.com (In-Library use only)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. Gale Virtual Reference Library - A database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources. Fully searchable across all files. Updated regularly. |
| Encyclopedias |
| Encyclopedia of British Columbia Online (In-Library use only) Thousands of entries, photos, illustrations, and multimedia covering BC-related information. Imagine Canada's: Directory of Foundations and Corporations Whether you’re new to fundraising or a seasoned professional, the Canadian Directory to Foundations & Corporations can help you connect with funders that are interested in your cause. |
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Business Plan Handbooks - A compilation of business plans developed by small businesses throughout North America. Access is made possible by the Small Business Accelerator at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at UBC with financial support from the Sutherland Foundation. Full-text business and management articles from thousands of magazines and journals. Includes country economic reports, company profiles, and images. |
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Medical and health expertise from authoritative databases, encyclopedias, journals, and books. |
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Full-text from dozens of children's magazines appropriate for elementary school-aged kids. |
| Legal / Law Resources |
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BC Laws provides free public access to the current laws of British Columbia. Clicklaw is operated by the Courthouse Libraries BC as part of their mission to improve public access to legal information. QP LegalEze (In-Library use only) Provides the current laws of BC.
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