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A to Z list of all library databases
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Articles, Journals, Magazines and Books
Get your research started with our powerful online tools. Search across a number of databases including Academic Search Elite, EBSCOhost, Masterfile, and others. EBSCOhost app available.z
Alldata
Find automotive repair information from manufacturer's manuals. Covers 1982 to present. Available only at the City Centre, Guildford and Newton libraries.
Ancestry Library
Go farther in your family history research using an international tool with the largest Canadian collection. Available in library only at all branches.
Ancient & Medieval History Online
Learn about the cultures of ancient and medieval cultures. Includes biographies, timelines, maps and videos.
AutoMate
Find accurate and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of vehicles.
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BC Codes
Find what you are looking for faster with the B.C. Building Code, B.C. Fire Code, and B.C. Plumbing Code online. Available in library only.
Business Plans
Collection of hundreds of business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses.
Business Source Premier
Find country economic data, company profiles, industry information, and market research.
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Canadian Legal Education Society of BC
Family Law Sourcebook, Family Law Practice Manual, and many more. Available in library only at all Surrey Libraries. Please see staff for help.
Canadian Newsstream
Daily and local newspapers including the Vancouver Sun, Province and Globe & Mail. Also includes obituary search. Some not available until 2 days after publication.
CareerAIM
Canada's largest single source of job postings. Save set searches and get emailed alerts. Available in library only. Limited users at one time.
Career Cruising
Explore the world of work! Career profiles, employment guides, job postings and more. (Aussi disponible en français)
CELA
Access a collection of over 230,000 books, magazines, and newspapers in accessible formats for adults, teens, and children who have a print disability.
Consumer Health Complete
Find quality health information from trusted sources. Articles and ebooks on mainstream and alternative health.
Consumer Reports
Need help with your next big purchase? Consumer Reports gives quality, trusted reviews on a wide range of products.
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Edmark House Series
Science and math games, colouring, matching, playing. Preschool learning has never been so fun!
Encyclopaedia Universalis
French language encyclopedia for native French speakers, bilingual students, or anyone learning French. Published by Encyclopedia Britannica.
Encyclopaedia Universalis Junior
French language encyclopedia for ages 7 and older. Covers subjects studied in school and of interest to children. Based on the Britannica Student Encyclopedia.
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Find My Past
Dig into your family history! Includes UK, US, Irish, Australia, New Zealand, and many smaller record sets from around the world. Available only at the Cloverdale Library.
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
Find encylopedia articles you can use with confidence. More than 25,000 articles covering most subject areas.
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Gale Courses
Enjoy hundreds of online courses with real teachers, expert instruction, and real-time help.z
Gale Virtual Reference
Find full text ebooks on a wide range of topics including business plans, coding, LGBTQ, and STEM/STEAM.
Global Road Warrior
Current coverage of travel, communications and cultural issues for students, travelers, or business. Includes high-resolution maps and photos.
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Harvard Business Review
Offers a searchable version of this leading management and administration publication.
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JobFreeway
Search for jobs, post your resume. Employers can search for candidates in B.C. Available in library only.
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Mango Languages
Learn languages online. In addition to foreign languages, you can also learn English as a Second Language. App available.z
Martin's Online Criminal Code
Legal research tool providing access to the Criminal Code and corresponding commentary. Available in library only.
My Canada
Get ready for the Canadian citizenship exam. Includes practice tests and study materials.
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Naxos Music Library
Listen to music online. More than 85,000 audio tracks of classical, jazz, world, and folk music. App available.
Naxos Spoken Word Library
Listen to audiobooks online. More than 500 classics, biographies, non-fiction and poetry for adults and kids. Up to 5 users at a time. App available.
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Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks for people with print disabilities that prevent them from reading a traditional book.
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Points to the Past
Nearly 200 million pages of digitized, rare historical content including maps, photos, newspapers, manuscripts, pamphlets, portraits, sermons, poems, and more.
PressReader
More than 1000 newspapers in 40 languages from 84 countries. The Globe and Mail is available in-library only. App available.z
Pressbooks
Pressbooks is an easy-to-use online tool that allows you to create professional quality versions of your book in in popular eBook and print-ready formats.
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Reference Canada
Great tool for market research and job hunting. Offers a comprehensive database of 1.5 million Canadian businesses and 12 million households.z
Regional Business News
Incorporates coverage of more than 80 regional business publications covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.
Road to IELTS - Academic
Prepare for the IELTS Academic test. Track your progress on practice exams and use interactive activities, advice, and tips on question types. 5 users at one time. App available. Not available on IE 11.
Road to IELTS - General
Prepare for the IELTS General test. Track your progress on practice exams and use interactive activities, advice, and tips on question types. 7 users at one time. App available. Not available on IE 11.
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Scholastic BookFLIX
Watch, read, play and learn with stories! Includes read-alongs, games, and book pairings on popular themes.
Science Online
Diagrams, experiments, biographies and more. For school projects and homework grades 4 through 12.
Scotland Places
Search across three national databases to access historical resources relating to places throughout Scotland.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center
Repair information for ATVs, generators, boat motors, motorcycles, outdoor power equipment, personal water crafts, snowmobiles and tractors.
Statistics
Search statistics from the federal and provincial governments, and by the City of Surrey
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Vehicle Safety & Inspection Standards Online
B.C. bulletins, fact sheets, laws and inspection manuals relating to vehicle safety. Available in library only.
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