Instructional Material

	Auto Repair Reference Centre Paid for by VPL Provides comprehensive repair procedures and Technical Service Bulletins for major domestic and import manufacturers from 1987 to the present. Also includes wiring diagrams and labour estimates, drawings and step-by-step photographs. Vintage information back to 1945. Tutorial Access Now [opens in new window]
	Index To How To Do It Information Free Resource A guide to locating magazine articles that contain how-to information, instructions, plans, suggestions and tips on how to solve and prevent problems, construct projects, pursue an art, craft, or hobby. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Learning Express Library Paid for by VPL Skill building for all levels from Grade 4 Elementary to Adult. Covers many standard courses, basic education, and general subjects: math, reading, writing, vocabulary, computer skills, and more. Some material is available in Spanish. Practice tests are available for GED, TOEFL, TOIC, and for exams such as firefighter, civil service, citizenship, real estate, and more. Also, we have access to Computer and Internet Basics tutorials until July 12, 2012: check them out and send us your feedback at eresources@vpl.ca. Users need to create a login and password. Some titles are now available as downloadable ebooks in PDF format. 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. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Medline Plus Free Resource Consumer friendly health information from the National Library of Medicine. Includes directories, a medical encyclopedia, medical dictionary, tutorials on common conditions, tests, and treatments, information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, and links to clinical trials. Health information is available in over 40 languages. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Small Engine Repair Reference Center Paid for by VPL Full-text repair guides for small engines – like motorcycles, tractors, lawnmowers, and outboard motors. More than 80,000 repairs are available (covering 25 years of models): step-by-step repair guides with original photos, diagrams and illustrations. VPL has temporary access through 2011. Access Now [opens in new window]

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