EBSCOhost periodicals - Search the content of more than 10,000 popular and academic magazines, reference books, plus images, covering all subject areas, from current events and history to the arts and sciences. Many Canadian titles are included. Narrow results by date, subject, publication, etc.
Tutorials:
EBSCOhost Basic Searching Tutorial [runtime 4 minutes]
EBSCOhost Basic Search Help Sheet [3 page Word document]

Imagine Canada

The Canadian Directory to Foundations & Grants is an online database containing updated information on over 2,200 Canadian grant-making foundations.

**In library use only**

British Columbia Statistics – Statistics on population, business, the economy, labour and society. From BCStats, the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia.
Access 2006 Census full (31 page) profiles or any item with a "key" icon beside it is available here. (Note: Remote access is permitted if your library can provide authentication)

Business Source Premier [EBSCO] – Includes more than 2,000 business journals covering topics such as marketing, management, accounting and finance, as well as information about specific trades, industries and professions. Additional content includes market research reports, industry reports, country reports, company profiles and SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analyses.
Tutorial:
Business Searching Tutorial [runtime 2.3 minutes]

Gale Business Plan Handbook 

Collection of actual small business plans compiled by entrepreneurs.  Includes  sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries - only the company names and addresses have been changed. 

Select Gale Virtual Reference Library to access Business Plan Handbook.

Sutherland Foundation and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

Professional Development Collection [EBSCO] – A specialized resource for teachers and educators, providing access to over 500 education journals, including more than 350 peer-reviewed titles. This database also contains educational reports. 

Regional Business News [EBSCO] – A collection of regional U.S. business periodicals and newswires that includes some international business news. Contains the most recent 30 days of information from each wire source. 

Auto Repair Reference Centre– Repair procedures for most domestic and imported vehicles, going back to the 1945. Also includes technical service bulletins and recalls, wiring diagrams, factory drawings, step-by-step photographs and a labour time guide and estimator. All of the content in AARC has been created by ASE certified technicians.

Encyclopedia of British Columbia Online (In-Library use only) – BC people, places, arts, history, literature and more are covered in this special online encyclopedia. Includes articles, photographs, video and sound clips, web links, handy statistics, maps and diagrams. 

World Book Advanced – Includes over a million primary source documents integrated with the encyclopedia’s content. Research and teaching tools include timelines, a citation builder and the ability to save searches. 

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos – Spanish language student encyclopedia from World Book. 

Kids Search [EBSCO] – Kids in grades 3-8 can have fun searching for information in children’s magazines, reference books or a large image collection. Type in key words or browse in topics such as Arts and Crafts, Geography or Sports. 

Searchasaurus – Dinosaurs help children in grades K-3 (and their parents) to find information in children’s magazines, reference books and a collection of photos, maps and flags. 

NoveList K-8 [EBSCO] – Helps kids find lots of ideas for “what to read next.” Kids, parents and teachers can identify “just the right book,” whether it is a novel about female astronauts set in outer space, the next book in a series, or what to read after Harry Potter.
Tutorials:
NoveList K-8 Tour [runtime 4.25 minutes]

World Book Kids – Younger children will enjoy searching for information by keyword or topic. A special feature includes fun hands-on learning activities for elementary school age children. Categories include: Make It! activities (e.g. making recycled paper), Think It! activities (e.g. puzzles) and Be It! activities (e.g. pretend to be a geologist).

Electronic Law Library – An Internet subject guide to authoritative legal resources in BC and Canada. Developed by the Legal Services Society of BC and now maintained by the BC Courthouse Library Society. No library card is required to access this resource on the Internet.

QP LegalEze (In Library Use Only) – Provides access to current BC laws including current statutes (acts) and regulations. It also includes Hansard (the debates of the BC Legislative Assembly); First Reading, Amended and Third Reading Bills (draft laws); Full Text Orders-in-Council and Ministerial Orders; The British Columbia Gazette Part II; Rules of Court and Related Enactments; and more. 

British Columbia Codes (in Library Use Only) – Includes the current BC Building Code (including Plumbing Services) and the BC Fire Code. 

Vehicle Safety and Inspection Standards Online (In Library Use Only) Current vehicle safety and inspection standards and related BC legislation. 

Consumer Health Complete [EBSCO] – Health information for the general public, patients and health professionals. Includes mainstream medical information and holistic/alternative health information from popular and professional magazines, journals, reference books and reports. Also includes the Lexi-PAL Drug Guide, with up-to-date information on medications, natural products and vaccines available in the U.S.
Tutorials:
Consumer Health Complete Online Tutorial [runtime 5 minuntes]
Consumer Health Complete Basic Search Help Sheet [2 page Word document]

Global Road Warrior - is the most comprehensive business travel, telecommunications and business culture reference available in the world.  Business travelers, travel planners, international communicators and business people who need extensive coveage of these topics will find the most up-to-date information available in a highly organized and consistent format.

NoveList [EBSCO] – Looking for a good novel? Want to find book reviews? Desperate to find other authors that are similar to your favourite? Check out NoveList, a database of fiction books and authors, recommended reading lists, book discussion ideas and book reviews for all ages.
Tutorial:
NoveList Online Tour [runtime 5 minutes]

NoveList K-8 [EBSCO] – Find lots of ideas for “what to read next” for the K-8 crowd. Kids, parents and teachers can identify “just the right book,” whether it is a novel about female astronauts set in outer space, the next book in a series, or what to read after Harry Potter.
Tutorial:
NoveList K-8 Tour [runtime 4.25 minutes]

Kids Search [EBSCO] – Kids in grades 3-6 can have fun searching for information related to homework or hobbies in children’s magazines, reference books or a large image collection. Type in keywords or browse in topics such as Arts and Music, Math or Sports. 

Student Research Center [EBSCO] – Information for students in grades 6-12 on a wide variety of topics, from history and current events to science and technology. Search a variety of sources such as magazines, encyclopedias, primary source documents and more.
Tutorial:
Student Research Center Tutorial [runtime: 5.13 minutes]