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	Learning Express Library Paid for by VPL Practice tests and tutorials for general subjects and many courses. This learning tool provides instant scoring, correct answers and explanations. Topics include math, reading, writing, computer skills, LSAT, TOEFL, job and career skills and more. Please note that some tests and tutorials are not available from library computers. Access Now [opens in new window]
	LearnNow BC Paid for by the Province of British Columbia Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 2 children will love to learn with the LearnNowBC programs. Early reading skills are developed with Bailey's Book House. Millie's Math House helps kids jump delve into numbers. Sammy's Science House explores life sciences. Trudy's Time & Place House allows kids to visit the social sciences.
	LexisNexis Paid for by VPL Canadian, U.S. and international media, legal, and government full-text information; current and historical. Contact InfoAction to pay for a search
	Library Literature and Information Science Paid for by VPL Indexes library and information science publications, and provides full-text articles for over a hundred select publications. Includes conference proceedings, pamphlets, books, and theses. Tutorial \| Video Tutorial Access Now [opens in new window]
	Library to Go Paid for by VPL A great selection of audiobooks and ebooks that you can download to your computer or transfer to a portable device. eBooks from Library To Go can be used with Sony Reader, Nook, and Kobo. Audiobooks are available for a variety of devices in MP3 and WMA formats. To find out how, take a tour with: OverDrive Digital Media Tutorial, or, once you’ve logged on and are in the Library To Go database, explore the Getting Started section. For more information, please see the FAQ. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Library, Information Science and Technology Abstracts Paid for by VPL This resource is no longer available. Try our list of alternate resources.
	Literary Market Place Paid for by VPL A directory to the Canadian and American book publishing industry. Features listings of publishers, exporters/importers, manufacturers, books, periodicals, awards, courses, agents, literary associations, societies, and events. This resource will be available until November 30, 2010. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Literature Criticism Online Paid for by VPL Find authoritative critical essays and biographical profiles in this comprehensive full-text database, which includes the hundreds of volumes of Literature Criticism, Contemporary Literary Criticism, Literature Criticism 1400-1800, Poetry Criticism, Shakespearean Criticism, and 20th Century Literature Criticism. Modern and historical essays are included, covering all literary genres and periods. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Literature For Students eBooks Paid for by VPL Literature reference sources for grades 6-12. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]

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