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

Citizenship, Immigration & Newcomers

Available via the Internet
Free Resource

Directory of agencies and services for the Lower Mainland. Covers counselling, housing, recreation, health, employment, culture, business, education, legal, and transportation.

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Due to provincial funding cuts, we have cancelled several electronic resources. Can’t find what you need? Ask a Librarian or try our list of alternate resources.

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.

Library Card and PIN needed Library Card and PIN needed
Available at VPL branches Available at VPL branches
Available via the Internet Available via the Internet
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For help with our electronic resources, email eresources@vpl.ca.

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