Academic Search Elite is a trusted multidisciplinary database with thousands of peer-reviewed articles, journals, and publications.
ALLDATA
ALLDATA is the automotive industry’s top choice for accurate, up-to-date OEM manuals and repair information.
Ancestry
Start your family history journey with the world’s largest online collection of genealogy records.
Auto Repair Source
Auto Repair Source provides trusted service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
BC Historical Newspapers
Discover over 125 years of BC history through digitized newspapers.
Bibliothèque numérique de la Colombie-Britannique
Explore over 4,000 French language ebooks and e-audiobooks—from bestselling fiction and biographies to popular children’s books.
Britannica Library – Children
Explore fun facts, quizzes, and expert-reviewed articles made just for kids.
Britannica Library – Reference Center
Peer-reviewed and up-to-date information for school, research, or curiosity-driven deep dives.
Britannica Library – Young Adults
Get research help fast with expert-reviewed articles, writing guides, biographies, and an interactive atlas.
Business Plans Handbook
Business Plans Handbook is a collection of real-world business plans from manufacturing, retail, and service industries.
Canadian Newsstream
Stay informed with Canadian Newsstream—your free gateway to trusted journalism from hundreds of Canadian news sources, including The Globe and Mail, The Province, and National Post.
Centre for Equitable Library Access
CELA is an additional collection of accessible materials for customers with print disabilities and professionals who work with people with print disabilities.
CodeCombat
Learn real coding languages like Python and JavaScript while playing a fun, adventure-style game for kids 9 and under.
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports provides expert, unbiased reviews on over 8,500 products and services.
EBSCOhost
EBSCOhost is a powerful online research database offering a variety of full-text scholarly and popular articles from journals and magazines.
Explora
An unmatched research tool, Explora offers curated information on a wide range of subjects.
FamilySearch
Explore your family history for free with the world’s largest shared family tree.
Flipster E-Magazines
Flipster offers digital access to today’s most popular magazines—including TIME, People, Atlantic and Rolling Stone —all free with your library card.
Global Road Warrior
From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, Global Road Warrior offers cultural, historical, and travel insights for 174 countries worldwide.
Grant Connect
Search thousands of Canadian grant opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and community organizations.
GreenFILE
Access peer-reviewed research and open-access articles on climate change, pollution, sustainability, and more.
Kanopy
Stream award-winning documentaries, film festival favourites, indie gems, classics, and world cinema.
Kermode Education
Build digital literacy and fight misinformation with this web app that evaluates websites for accuracy, bias, and trustworthiness.
Libby E-Magazines
Enjoy free, unlimited access to over 5,000 popular magazine titles through the Libby app.
Libby Ebooks
With Libby, you can borrow from thousands of ebooks, e-audiobooks, and e-magazines—free with your ORL card.
LinkedIn Learning
Build career-ready skills with expert-led video courses in business, tech, and creative fields—plus free access to professional certifications from trusted providers.
MasterFILE Premier
MasterFILE Premier is a searchable database of full-text magazines like Consumer Reports, plus primary source documents and reference ebooks.
National Network for Equitable Library Service
NNELS is a collection of accessible, downloadable titles for Canadians with print disabilities.
Naxos Music Library Classical
Naxos Music Library Classical is the world’s largest online classical music collection.
Niche Academy
Watch free video tutorials on everything from ORL services to social media, digital tools, and more.
Niche Academy – Social Media and Tech Basics
Learn how to use Facebook, Gmail, Goodreads, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, and X (formerly Twitter), plus get handy tips for using your iPad.
Niche Academy Online Resource Tutorials
Learn how to use the ORL’s digital services with step-by-step video tutorials. Explore how to borrow ebooks, stream movies, research your family tree, and more.
NoveList
With personalized book recommendations, expert-curated reading lists, and unique ways to search by mood, genre, or storyline, NoveList helps you find your next favourite read.
ORL Ebooks for Kids Reading Room
Browse thousands of digital books for children—fiction, nonfiction, and everything in between.
ORL Guides – Careers and Job Hunting
Books, websites, and other resources to support your job search, build skills, and explore new career paths.
ORL Guides – Cyber Security
Learn how to improve your cyber security and ensure your online information is protected.
ORL Guides – Health Resources
Find trustworthy information to help you make informed health decisions.
ORL Guides – Legal Help
Books, websites, and other resources to help you find information for your legal questions.
ORL Guides – Researching Local History
Explore tips and tools for uncovering your community’s past.
ORL Guides – Resources for Small Business in BC
Need help with payroll, hiring, marketing, IT, or social media? Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, your library has tools to support your business journey.
ORL Guides – Vegetable Gardening for Beginners
Start your garden with confidence! This guide offers books, websites, and local resources to help you grow your first vegetable garden from the ground up.
ORL Guides – Trans, Non-Binary and Two-Spirit Resources
Explore books, videos, websites, and legal resources that support gender diversity and inclusion.
Points to the Past
Search nearly 200 million digitized pages of historical documents, newspapers, maps, photos, and more.
PressReader
Read the world’s top newspapers and magazines anytime, anywhere with PressReader.
Rosetta Stone
Learn a new language at your own pace with immersive lessons, real-time pronunciation feedback, and downloadable practice.
TumbleBook Library for Kids
Explore animated picture books, read-alongs, and graphic novels for kids in Kindergarten to Grade 6.
Value Line Investment Survey
Trusted stock research, rankings, and forecasts for over 1,700 companies across 100 industries.
Vehicle Safety and Inspection Standards Online
The BC Vehicle Inspection Guide outlines inspection frequency and regulatory requirements for commercial vehicles, motorcycles, semi-trailers, and buses.