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This guide contains descriptions of and links to resources that may be useful to students who are doing Biology research at Okanagan College.

For specific course or lab research projects, move to the Course Guides tab for research strategies and sources specific to those biological science fields e.g. cell biology, ecology, freshwater biology, microbiology, vertebrate biology & wastewater biology

Many of the online resources included in this guide are licensed for use by students and employees of Okanagan College and may require you to log in with your myOkanagan username & password.

LibraryLinks

Frequently used library resources (not Biology-specific)

Library OCtopus Search
Search OCtopus for books, videos, e-books, and other materials.
Renew books / Check MyLibrary account
Renew your checked out library items or check the status (e.g. due dates) of your account. Click 'Login to my Library Account' at top right of page.
Find Articles
Links to more than 100 research databases used to discover and retrieve articles and other information sources
E-Journal Listing
Database of all e-journals available to Okanagan College students and employees
Interlibrary Loan
Request a book or other item that is not available at Okanagan College Library
Citation Guides (APA, Chicago, MLA)
Guides to the major citation styles used at Okanagan College, created by OC librarians
Library Hours
Open hours for each of the campus libraries, including holiday hours and changes to regular hours
Get Research Help
Get help with your research by chat, e-mail, phone or in person.
Contact the library
Phone numbers and librarian contact information
Ask the Library
Submit your question and the library will reply by email.
UBC Okanagan Library
Okanagan College students and employees may use the UBC Okanagan catalogue to locate and request books to be delivered directly to their Okanagan College campus.