Complete List of Online Resources (A-Z)
Below are digital media that our libraries subscribe to. They contain loads of information not necessarily found through the Internet. You may need your library card to log into some of these databases.
BC Centre for Disease Control – Investigates and evaluates the occurrence of communicable diseases in BC and is the provincial reporting centre.
BC Laws – Free public access to the Statutes & Regulations of B.C.
BC Open Textbooks – Download free online textbooks from the BC Min. of Advanced Education. The Open Textbook Project provides full post-secondary textbooks on arts, business, health, recreation and tourism, science, social science, trades and upgrading programs.
British Columbia Codes – Includes the current BC Building Code (including Plumbing Services) and the BC Fire Code, now available for free online from any device with internet access.
British Columbia Statistics – Statistics on population, business, the economy, labour and society. From BCStats, the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia.
Access 2006 Census full (31 page) profiles or any item with a “key” icon beside it is available here. (Note: Remote access is permitted if your library can provide authentication.)
Cantook Bibliothèques – French language collection of ebooks and eAudiobooks for youth and adults
Clicklaw – An Internet subject guide to authoritative legal resources in BC and Canada. Developed by the Legal Services Society of BC and now maintained by the BC Courthouse Library Society. No library card is required to access this resource on the Internet.
ConsumerSearch – Features product reviews from a variety of quality sources.
DataBC – Provided by B.C. government department, this site contains thousands of data sets on a wide range of topics. Includes a geographic service to help map data, and tools to help conduct research, analyze statistics, develop apps.
ELSANet – English Language Services for Adults (ELSA) lists English language programs in BC and provides links of interest to ESL students and instructors.
EnerGuide – The Canadian guide to energy-efficient appliances, heating and cooling, and more.
Federal Science Library – Search multiple Government of Canada science library collections and repositories from a single place, view or request items from a vast collection of publications in science, technology, engineering and health.
GCF Learn Free – Learn and develop the skills needed to advance in work and life, through free online learning. Tutorials on math, reading, technology, finances, internet, photos, and more!
Health Canada – Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health.
HealthLinkBC – Call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered nurse, dietitian, or pharmacist.
Healthy Living – A Government of Canada website that gives you access to reliable, easy-to-understand information about health and safety relating to many aspects of our lives.
Internet Mental Health Encyclopedia – Information on mental disorders, treatments and the research that is taking place.
Khan Academy – “Learn almost anything for free.” 3300 videos explain many subjects.
KnowBC – The leading source of British Columbia information.
LearnNowBC – is a single point of entry to distributed learning in British Columbia through the use of Edmark Learning Software.
Libby eBooks – The library’s digital collection of 20,000+ popular eBooks and eAudiobooks and NEW eMagazines; use your library card to get free downloads to your computer, tablet or smartphone (by OverDrive).
LinkedIn – *NEW* A online learning platform that has hundreds of courses, free with library card.
Magazines – Overdrive/Libby now houses the online magazine collection. Thousands of publications, as well as back issues.
NNELS – The National Network for Equitable Library Service is a collection of free digital files in accessible e-text and audio formats for Canadians with print disabilities.
NewToBC – Find out services, programs and resources available to newcomers, offered by BC Libraries to help you succeed in your new community.
Public Health Agency of Canada – The Public Health Agency of Canada aims to promote health, prevent and control chronic diseases and injuries & infectious diseases. They also prepare for and respond to public health emergencies.
SeniorsBC – Provides BC seniors with resources for planning and living a healthy life as they age. Seniors’ families and caregivers will find great information here, too.
The Small Business Accelerator – an initiative of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at the University of British Columbia, is curated by professional librarians to help you to research your business idea. Use this website to write a business plan, gage your growth potential, learn about market trends and to discover new opportunities. If you’re looking for secondary market research to inform your next step – you’ve come to the right place.
Teen Health & Wellness – Support and self-help for teens on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, diversity, family life, and more.
Tenant Survival Guide – Gives tenants rental tips and a basic understanding of residential tenancy law in BC and what it means to them.
Tumblebooks – Animated talking picture books, online graphic novels, games, lesson plans, learning resources and more!
Vehicle Safety and Inspection Standards Online (In Library Use Only) Current vehicle safety and inspection standards and related BC legislation.
WebMD – Excellent information on any health topic in an easy to understand format.
The World Bank – The Data Catalogue provides download access to over 2,000 indicators from World Bank data sources.
World Health Organization (WHO) – WHO provides information, reports, and data pertaining to a variety of health topics.