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Digital Library

Vancouver Public Library subscribes to thousands of online books, audiobooks, magazine and newspaper articles, indexes, and other recreational and research resources. Explore our digital collections below, or try one of our research guides, to point you in the right direction.

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    Business and Careers Subject Icon

    A comprehensive research resource for all areas of business and economics. It includes such noteworthy publications as The Economist, and major news sources such as The Wall Street Journal.

    Access: Everywhere for Vancouver residents
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    Culture and History Subject Icon

    A popular database for genealogical research. Includes census, baptism, marriage and military records.

    Access: At VPL locations only
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    Culture and History Subject Icon

    Discover ancient and medieval civilizations through a rich selection of articles, images, videos, timelines and more.

    Access: Everywhere for VPL cardholders
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    Arts and Recreation Subject Icon

    An archival collection of arts magazines, with subjects that span the worlds of architecture, crafting, design, fine arts, and photography.

    Access: Everywhere for Vancouver residents
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    Arts and Recreation Subject Icon

    Provides an index of articles, interviews, and reviews published between 1929 and 1984 on art, architecture, interior design and textiles.

    Access: Everywhere for VPL cardholders
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    Business and Careers Subject Icon

    With more than 150 years of publication history, the subject coverage is diverse -- from politics, foreign affairs, business and economics, to culture and the arts.

    Access: Everywhere for VPL cardholders
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    Arts and Recreation Subject Icon

    Streaming audio of more than 300 dramatic works selected from a curated radio theatre archive.

    Access: Everywhere for Vancouver residents
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    Language and Literature Subject Icon

    The library maintains a list of current and future local theatre auditions & productions.

    Access: Everywhere for everyone
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    Law and Government Subject Icon

    Provides the minimum requirements for a safely built environment. Contains the BC Building Code, BC Fire Code and BC Plumbing Code.
    Errata & Revisions (current & archived)

    Access: Everywhere for everyone
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    Law and Government Subject Icon

    Land title records for the province of British Columbia.

    Access: Contact InfoAction to perform a search