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The Powell River Public Library subscribes to on-line research databases. 

LearningExpress  - tools for writing improvement, remediation, and customized test-preparation resources: access by creating an account with your library card number as your user name.

Use the links below on Public Library computer terminals to access this enhanced research service.

  Britannica Online Reference Center  

For information on how to access the Britannica Online Reference Center  from your home, please contact the library


 

The Encyclopedia of British Columbia - B.C.'s very own online encyclopedia from A&W to Zokol. Use the encyclopedia on the library's internet terminals or call the library for information on logging in from home.


British Columbia Codes - The British Columbia Codes 2006 provide the minimum requirements for a safely built environment and are the product of a unique partnership between industry practitioners, construction technology experts, and provincial regulators.


Remote access from home with your Public Library card available for:

   World Book -  All articles from the 22-volume print set plus over 8,000 more, over 12,000 pictures and maps, 10,000 sounds, including pronunciations. Log into this free Public Library service by clicking on the provided links and using your library card number as your user id.

World Book Kids - A Child friendly version of World Book Online

World Book Advanced - for older students

L'Encyclopedie Decouverte - World Book in French

Powell River Library On-line Pamphlet File - hundreds of pamphlets and leaflets at your fingertips. Arranged by subject

EBSCO Databases

  • Esbscohost Web
  • Searchasaurus
  • Novelist
  • Business Source Premier via the Business Searching Interface
  • Kids Search
  • EBSCO A-to-Z Reader site
  • New additions:
    • Academic Search Premier
    • Canadian Reference Centre
    • Consumer Health Complete
    • GreenFile
    • LISTA with Full Text
    • MasterFile Premiere
    • MiddleSearch

Click on the EBSCO button at the top of the page.

ProQuest Database

Canadian Newsstand - unparalleled access to the full text of over 190 Canadian newspapers from Canada 's leading publishers. The database includes national and leading regional newspapers such as National Post, The Globe and Mail,  Montreal Gazette, Ottawa Citizen, Toronto Star, Vancouver Sun and the Victoria Times Colonist. This full text database includes the complete available electronic backfile for most newspapers, providing full access to the articles, columns, editorials, and features. Some backfiles date as far back as the 1980s.

  • Canadian Newsstand - In library use
  • Canadian Newsstand - From home - The page requires that you fill in your library card barcode. It is case sensitive. Call the library at 604-485-4796 if you have problems.

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