List of Research Databases by Name (A-Z)

New & Trial Databases

The following databases are newly acquired or being evaluated for a future subscription.

New Resource!

BC Historical Newspapers: full text archival content from the Province (1894-2010), the Times Colonist (1884-2010) and the Vancouver Sun (1912-2010).

MLA Handbook Plus

New Resource!

Includes the full text of the ninth edition of the handbook and will soon host additional material, including other MLA guides and instructor resources.

Featured Databases

Popular & featured databases recommended by the Library

Academic Video Online (AVON)

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Alternate Name(s): AVON

A comprehensive streaming video collection. More than 62,000 titles spanning the widest range of subject areas including anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, and more. Curated for the educational experience with in-depth content such as documentaries, films, demonstrations, etc.

Canadian Major Dailies

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Coverage from 1985-Present. Articles from the major Canadian newspapers including the National Post, the Globe & Mail, Times Colonist, Montreal Gazette, and the Vancouver Sun. Usually a 2-7 day delay in newspaper article updates.

Kanopy Streaming Video

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Online video streaming service distributing films from BBC, PBS, Media Education Foundation, and many others. Provides an excellent selection of classic and contemporary educational documentaries and theatrical films.