Your library card gives you free access to computer research databases. Most may be used from your home computer as well as in the library. Some require a password. Most passwords are based on your Powell River Public Library card barcode. For those who have older, 7 character barcodes, note that the letter P is the only letter used. The second character is a zero.  For further information, please contact the Library.

Academic Search FullText Elite [EBSCO]
Articles from scholarly journals covering all subject areas. Great resource for college and university students.
Log in with your Library card number.

Auto Repair Reference Center [EBSCO]
Detailed repair information for domestic and import vehicles.  
 Log in with your Library card number. 
View a tutorial here.

BC Stats Secure Site
BC Stats, the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia maintains the province’s largest concentration of statistical products, services and expertise. This link provides subscription-only content for personal (i.e., non-commercial) use through your Library. (In-Library use only)
View a tutorial here.

British Columbia Codes
Full text of the BC Building Code, Fire Code, and Plumbing Code. (In-Library use only)  
View a tutorial here.

Business Source Premier [EBSCO]
Business magazines & journals covering marketing, management, economics, finance, accounting, and international business.  
Log in with your Library card number.
View a tutorial here.

Canadian Newsstand - Major Dailies [ProQuest]
Major daily Canadian newspapers including The Vancouver Sun, The Province, and The Globe & Mail.  
From home, log in here with your Library card number.
View a tutorial here.

Canadian Student Research Center [EBSCO]
Information resources for students and teachers. Search by keyword or by topic to find the most useful search results. Results can be easily sorted by source type—magazines, reference books, photos, flags, etc.  
From home, log in here with your Library card number.
View a tutorial here.

Consumer Health Complete [EBSCO]
Covers all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.  
Log in with your Library card number.
View a tutorial here.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Online Reference Center 
Extensive and authoritative information on people, places, and things around the world.  
Please contact the Library for a username and password.
View a tutorial for the Encyclopaedia Britannica Online here.

Encyclopedia of British Columbia Online
Thousands of articles about BC past and present. Plus historical photographs, statistics, charts, maps, diagrams, and audio/video clips. 
View a tutorial here.

Encylopedie Decouverte  [World Book]
French language encyclopedia for kids that includes images, maps, time-lines, and audio/video clips. This resource is also useful for adults who are learning French as a second language.  
Log in with your Library card number.

LawStartBC
Brings together various ways to get access to BC legal information.

LearningExpressLibrary
Interactive practice tests such as the SAT, MAT, GRE, and TOEFL.  Tutorials course series designed to help students succeed on academic or licensing tests. Get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of results.  
Create an account using your Library card number as your username.
View a tutorial here.

MasterFILE FullText Premier [EBSCO]
Popular magazines covering a broad range of subjects including business, consumer information, celebrities, popular culture, education, health, general science, multi-cultural issues, and more.  
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Primary Search [EBSCO]
Articles from over 70 popular elementary school magazines covering a broad range of subjects suitable for elementary school research. Very young researchers will enjoy Searchasaurus, a dinosaur-themed search interface. For grades 308, Kids Search is a child-friendly, graphically rich search interface.
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QP LegalEze
Access to current laws of British Columbia, including statutes and regulations. (In-Library use only)

World Book Encyclopedia
Excellent encyclopedia that includes images, maps, time-lines, and audio/video clips.  
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World Book Advanced
Tailored for the needs of secondary and college students. Integrates primary and secondary sources in a single search.  
Log in with your Library card number.
View a tutorial here.

World Book Kids
Child friendly interface includes images, maps, time-lines, and audio/video clips.  
Log in with your Library card number.
View a tutorial here.