Clicklaw
September 10, 2020
Clicklaw provides legal information, education and help for British Columbians. Clicklaw is operated by Courthouse Libraries BC. Access: Available to …
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Knowledge Network
March 27, 2020
Knowledge Network, is a Canadian publicly funded educational cable television network serving the province of British Columbia. The station supports …
BC Laws
November 29, 2018
BC Laws provides free public access to the current laws of British Columbia. This consolidation of BC Statutes and Regulations …
KnowBC
September 17, 2018
KnowBC is the online portal for Harbour Publishing, an independent publisher based on the Sunshine Coast that focuses on British …
Encyclopedia of British Columbia
September 17, 2018
Historical and contemporary information about BC. The Encyclopedia of British Columbia is the definitive reference work on British Columbia. With …
Mango Languages
September 17, 2018
Language learning database designed to equip you with conversational abilities. Mango immerses you in real, everyday conversations in 45 different …
Road to IELTS: General Edition
September 17, 2018
Road to IELTS: General Edition is the official, online IELTS (International English Language Testing System) preparation and practice database prepared …
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
September 17, 2018
LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform featuring video courses and tutorials. LinkedIn Learning offers courses with a focus on …
PressReader
April 2, 2018
The world’s largest online newspaper and magazine kiosk, where you can browse and read hundreds of full-content premium newspapers and magazines …
Fast Facts about Vancouver Island Regional Library
- Vancouver Island Regional Library is the fifth largest library system in British Columbia.
- Holdings at Vancouver Island Regional Library number almost one million and include books, magazines, CD’s and DVD’s. Card holders can borrow materials from any of our 39 locations.
- In 2012 there were 2.6 million visits to our branches and our customers borrowed 4.6 million items.
- Vancouver Island Regional Library opened its doors in 1936 as the Vancouver Island Union Library. We were the second regional library in North America.
- With 39 branch libraries across the island, Vancouver Island Regional Library serves over 430,000 people on Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii and the Central Coast (Bella Coola)
