Due to essential maintenance work, the library website, databases, and some catalogue features will not be available from 7pm on Saturday to 9am on Sunday. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Joint Catalogue & Database Search

Online Articles, Encyclopedias & More

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If you know the name of the resource you want, you can find it alphabetically.

Or browse all electronic resources by title.

Available at VPL branches
Paid for by VPL

Online access to the "JOB White Pages", listing current employment opportunities in BC. Includes employer, job title and description, industry, salary, and qualifications. Job candidate searching and online resume posting also available.

Access: Central and branch libraries only

Library Card and PIN needed
Paid for by VPL

Focused on jobs and careers. Includes encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and other authoritative reference sources. Explore new and exciting jobs and career options with these online resources. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library.

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Available via the Internet

The online source for Canadian federal legislation and regulations. These consolidations are generally updated on a weekly basis.

Electronic resources are restricted by license agreements to Vancouver Public Library card holders and to on-site users for purposes of research and private study. Commercial use and systematic downloading, copying or distributing of information are expressly prohibited. Users are individually responsible for compliance with these terms.

Key to Availability and Login Requirements

Check to the left of the database title to see where you can access this database and what login information is required.

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For help with our electronic resources, email eresources@vpl.ca.

For more information, contact:
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