Electronic Books

	Alternative Medicine eBooks Paid for by VPL Reference resources highlighting alternative medicine from acupuncture to yoga. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Astronomy And Space eBooks Paid for by VPL Resources for astronomy, space, and the era the space race began. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library Access Now [opens in new window]
	Best of BC Books Online Paid for by VPL E-book collection of about 1,000 non-fiction titles published in British Columbia. Currently a pilot project, the number of resources is limited and subject to expansion. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Biography And Genealogy eBooks Paid for by VPL Reference resources for finding biographical information on scientists, musicians, literary figures, athletes and much more. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	BookFlix Paid for by VPL This online literacy resource, for Grades PreK - 3, pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks. The layout will help early readers develop and practice essential reading skills as well as introducing them to a world of knowledge and exploration. This resource will be available until September 30, 2010. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Books 24x7 Paid for by VPL A leading provider of web-based digital, technical, and business reference content, containing thousands of digitized "best-in-class" reference books, research reports, documentation, and articles. For more information, please see the FAQ. Tutorial Access Now [opens in new window]
	Business And Economics eBooks Paid for by VPL Reference resources on personal finance, international companies and world economies. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Cambridge Collections Online Paid for by VPL This resource is no longer available.Try our list of databases for Fiction and Literature or Society and Culture.
	Diseases And Conditions eBooks Paid for by VPL Medical and science encyclopaedias covering diseases and other health conditions and disorders. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Education eBooks Paid for by VPL Electronic references for professional educators. Includes encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and other authoritative reference sources on the topic of education. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Environment And Nature eBooks Paid for by VPL A collection of resources discussing the environment and nature. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Fiction and Literature eBooks Paid for by VPL Resources for understanding works of fiction and great literature. Includes the For Students literature criticism series, Something About the Author series, plus encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and other authoritative reference sources. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Film eBooks Paid for by VPL Reference resources highlighting the cinema, filmmaking, actors, directors and filmmakers. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Fine Art and Fashion eBooks Paid for by VPL Resources focused on fine art and fashion. Includes The Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television series, the Contemporary Musicians series, plus encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and other authoritative reference sources. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Gale Virtual Reference Library Paid for by VPL A collection of almost 1000 reference eBooks on a wide range of subjects including health, business, biography, the arts, multicultural studies and much more. You can search full text, up to date, authoritative reference sources. Includes encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and other reference sources. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Geography eBooks Paid for by VPL Reference sources that cover the geography of Canada and the world. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Global Road Warrior Paid for by VPL Covers 175 countries and many categories of interest to business travelers, including business services, business culture, communications, demographics, money and banking, society and culture, transportation and travel essentials. This resource will be available until September 30, 2010. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Health and Wellness eBooks Paid for by VPL Resources on the topic of health and wellness. Includes encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and other authoritative reference sources. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	History eBooks Paid for by VPL Covers world history. Includes encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and other authoritative reference sources. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Homework Help eBooks Paid for by VPL Reference resources that cover subjects from the core 6-12 curriculum. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Jobs and Career eBooks 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. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Kids and Teens eBooks Paid for by VPL Specifically chosen for kids and teens. Find encyclopedias, dictionaries and other references sources on arts and entertainment, history and geography; literature, law, the environment and many more common topics for kids and teens. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Library to Go Paid for by VPL Note: Now has more support for Apple products. More information coming soon. Browse and search a dynamic collection of audiobooks and download them to your computer, transfer to a portable device such as an MP3 player, or burn selected titles onto a CD to enjoy when you want, where you want. For more information, see the FAQ. Note: When checking out audiobooks, the vendor requires you to login with your full library card number. 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]
	Music eBooks Paid for by VPL Reference resources on music and musicians from Mozart to Jay-Z, from ragtime to rap. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	NetLibrary Paid for by VPL Provides access to hundreds of digital full-text e-books. Includes classic literature, reference, scholarly monographs, literature, and fiction. For more information, please see the FAQ. Tutorial Access Now [opens in new window]
	Project Gutenberg Free Resource A large, well-known collection of electronic texts. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Religion and Spirituality eBooks Paid for by VPL Learn about religions from all corners of the world. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Science and Technology eBooks Paid for by VPL Focused on current science and technology resources. Includes encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and other authoritative reference sources. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Small Business and Entrepreneurship eBooks Paid for by VPL Electronic references to assist small business operators and entrepreneurs. Includes the Business Plans Handbook, the International Directory of Company Histories, plus encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and other authoritative reference sources. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Society and Culture eBooks Paid for by VPL Focused on references for researching societies and cultures worldwide. Covers topics such as religion and spirituality, cultural movements, sports and leisure and more. Includes encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and other authoritative reference sources. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Sports and Recreation eBooks Paid for by VPL Reference resources of the topics of sports, food and recreation. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	TumbleBook Library Paid for by VPL An online collection of talking picture books for children to use by themselves or with an adult. Makes reading a multi-sensory experience with text, animation, music and narration. Access Now [opens in new window]
	TumbleBook Readables Paid for by VPL Offers a wide variety of online readalong children's and teen novels. Special features include narration, sentence highlighting, page turning and book marking. For intermediate, middle school and high school students. Access Now [opens in new window]
	World Book Advanced Paid for by the Province of British Columbia For students in grades 8 and up, it includes encyclopaedia, multimedia, e-book, and primary source databases. This resource will be available until August 1 2010. Access Now [opens in new window]
	World Literature eBooks Paid for by VPL Reference sources about authors, works and criticism from outside Canada and the U.S. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Writing and Publishing eBooks Paid for by VPL A collection of resources about the world of writing and publishing. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]

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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.