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Databases & Online Resources

Welcome to our digital library! In addition to thousands of physical items in circulation, NVDPL is proud to offer a vast collection of digital resources. From ebooks, e-audiobooks and e-newspapers, to movies, online learning and so much more - you can find all the entertainment or information you're looking for right from your device! 

Using Digital Resources

  • Some resources can only be accessed onsite at an NVDPL location. Check the descriptions for more information.  

  • NVDPL E-Resources are available to residents of the District of North Vancouver with an NVDPL library card in good standing (fees no more than $5).

  • Don't have a library card? Sign-up for an NVDPL card. 

  • Click the "Tutorials" button on the right side of the screen and select the resource you want to learn more about.

  • Need help? If you need help accessing any e-resource, please contact E-Support.

Academic Search Elite

Academic Search Elite

Full text articles from over 2,100 academic journals covering biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, psychology, religion and theology, and more.

Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition

Discover your family history using records from the US, UK and Canadian census and vital records, immigration records, photos & more. Onsite access only.

BC Building Codes

BC Building Codes

Access BC Codes for safety standards for building and construction, repairs, and more. Includes BC Fire Code, BC Building Code & BC Plumbing Code.

BC Historical Newspapers

BC Historical Newspapers

Explore over 125 years of BC newspaper archives including The Vancouver Sun (1912-2010); The Times-Colonist (1884-2010); The Province (1894-2010).

BC Laws

BC Laws

On BC Laws you'll find current laws of BC, including every public Act, regulations, Third Reading Bills, Orders in Council, BC Gazette II and more.

BC Stats

BC Stats

BC info at your fingertips, including statistical reports from BC Stats including census data, economy, labour, environment, government and more.

Bibliothèque numérique (French Language Collection)

Bibliothèque numérique (French Language Collection)

Explore French language eBooks and audiobooks from Canadian and international publishers including fiction bestsellers, non-fiction and more.

Canadian Newsstream

Canadian Newsstream

Access over 300 BC & major Canadian daily newspapers, including The Vancouver Sun, Times Colonist, National Post, Globe and Mail, North Shore News & more.

ConsumerReports.org

ConsumerReports.org

Info and advice on consumer products and services from Consumer Reports magazine, buying guides, reviews, news and video. USD prices; links to US sites.

Creativebug

Creativebug

Learn arts and crafts by following videos with activities for all ages - handicrafts, drawing, painting, jewelry, food & home, holidays, and more.

Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB)

Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB)

A community-driven service that provides access to scholarly, peer-reviewed open access books and helps users to find open access book publishers.

Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Read full-text research papers and reviews from open source peer-reviewed journals for all subject areas. Research from around the world.

Explora

Explora

Information on almost any topic! Helps students, educators and library users find high quality, curated information for homework & research projects.

Federal Science Library

Federal Science Library

A one-stop portal for Canadian government research from 7 federal departments including Agriculture, Climate Change, Fisheries, Health, Natural Resources and more.

Kanopy

Kanopy

An on-demand streaming service with access to educational titles, documentaries, and theatrical releases - licensed from PBS, BBC, and Criterion.

Kanopy Kids

Kanopy Kids

Streaming kids' movies, TV shows, and animated picture books for children ages 2 and up. Also includes math, science and language learning content.

KnowBC (incl. Encyclopedia of British Columbia)

KnowBC (incl. Encyclopedia of British Columbia)

Online edition of the Encyclopedia of BC, an authoritative resource on BC past and present with photographs, maps, charts, sound and video clips.

Libby & Library2Go (OverDrive) E-Magazines

Libby & Library2Go (OverDrive) E-Magazines

Browse your favourite magazines on the go. Includes People (special issues), National Geographic, Hello, Vogue, Better Homes & Gardens and more.

Libby & Library2Go (OverDrive) Ebooks & E-Audiobooks

Libby & Library2Go (OverDrive) Ebooks & E-Audiobooks

Take great books wherever you go! Popular fiction and non-fiction ebooks and audiobooks for all ages. Read online or download to a mobile device.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning

Build your professional skills, from graphic design to management! Explore 16,000+ courses taught by industry pros. Learn at your pace in 7 languages.

Mango Languages

Mango Languages

Discover self-paced courses in over 70+ languages with native speakers. Dive into vocab, cultural insights, grammar, and memory-building exercises.

MasterFILE Premier

MasterFILE Premier

General reference magazines covering subject areas including business, health, education, science and multicultural issues. Includes images.

New York Times

New York Times

Access to current and past articles from the New York Times, including the US, Canadian, and International editions.Crosswords and Cooking not included.

North Shore Digital Libraries

North Shore Digital Libraries

A special collection of digitized scans of newspapers from North Vancouver and West Vancouver, including the North Shore News from 1976-2000.

Novelist Plus

Novelist Plus

Want to know what to read next? Search by author, title, series or plot. Includes award-winning books, discussion guides and recommended reads.

Points to the Past

Points to the Past

Primary source historical content back to 1450, including The Smithsonian, Anti-Slavery Transnational Archive, treaties, declassified documents & more.

PressReader

PressReader

E-newspapers and e-magazines from around the world in many languages with past editions for up to 90 days. Includes Vancouver Sun and Province.

Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg

A collection of more than 45,000 free ebooks in English and other languages. Most of the items in this collection are the full texts of public domain (out of copyright) books.

Public Library of Science (PLOS)

Public Library of Science (PLOS)

Browse 33,000+ peer-reviewed articles on science and medicine. PLOS makes publishing science, fair, equitable, and accessible for the whole community.

Summa

Summa

A Canadian streaming video-on-demand collection including documentaries, feature films, health information, DIY projects, and nature documentaries.

Summa Kids

Summa Kids

A Canadian streaming video-on-demand collection for kids including documentaries, feature films, DIY projects, and nature documentaries

The Great Courses through Kanopy

The Great Courses through Kanopy

Learn at your own pace from experts from the most respected institutions in the world. Includes academic topics, professional/life skills and more.

Tumble Book Library

Tumble Book Library

K-6 children's ebook database. Listen and read along with favourite picture books from Robert Munsch, Kate DiCamillo and more. Includes Spanish and French.

Tumble Math

Tumble Math

K-6 math ebooks designed to make learning fun! Includes stories, instructional videos, educational games, quizzes & more to teach math concepts.

UBC Library's Open Collections

UBC Library's Open Collections

UBC Library's Open Collections reflect the research interests of UBC and beyond. Includes books, photos, newspapers, maps, videos, theses & more.

Vehicle Safety and Inspection Standards Online

Vehicle Safety and Inspection Standards Online

Access to vehicle safety and inspection standards and related BC legislation to ensure compliance with the Motor Vehicle Act. In-library use only.

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