This historical newspaper (Calgary Herald) provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
Primary Source Research Database with 69 unique primary sources including extensive resources related to First Nations and Indigenous Peoples, the Associate Press Collections, Smithsonian Collection Online, Archives of Human Sexuality and Gender, and more!
Freely available to all Albertans.
Discover your family history and trace your genetic roots with Ancestry Library.
Access 128 million Canadian family records, as well as 7 billion genealogical records from 100 countries across the globe! Collections include military publications, census data, pictures, stories, and more.
Only available at Wood Buffalo Regional Library. No at-home/remote access.
Enjoy access to The Athletic, a New York Times company, and get in-depth sports coverage of your favourite teams and leagues. Access includes everything from breaking news and live commentary to long-form features, exclusive interviews, podcast and more.
Explore through your favourite browser or find the app through your device's app store.
To access:
Are cars and trucks your passion? Everything you need to learn about a wide array of vehicles can be found using Auto Repair Source (Automate DIY Auto Repair).
Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.
Beanstack is a web and mobile app that tracks reading for all ages and creates a reading culture in our community. There are activities and challenges for readers and sometimes even prizes for challenges.
Watch a video tutorial to learn more about Beanstack.
Bluebird (Powered by Pronunciator) is a language-learning app where you can learn 164 different languages!
Available for both Android and Apple phones and tablets.
A companion app for the web is available for desktop devices.
Use your existing Pronunciator credentials, or create a Bluebird account using the institutional code "WOOB" to start delving into 12.6 million interactive audio lessons!
You can learn more about learning languages with Bluebird by watching this video.
Career Cruising is a bilingual, interactive resource designed to guide individuals through the career exploration and education planning process.
Includes detailed occupation profiles and comprehensive post-secondary education information, job descriptions and search guide, resume and portfolio builder, and interview prep.
A national database of post-secondary schools (Canada and U.S.), including detailed information on colleges, universities, and other training opportunities is also available.
Watch a video tutorial.
Discover the best Canadian shows, news and stories!
This digital portal allows you to discover trusted news, entertaining TV and radio shows,
educational kids content, news in foreign languages and much more.
Unique, free digital collection from CBC highlighting news, audio and video content for kids and adults
● Continually updated throughout the day
● Accessible to everyone
● Engaging interface that inspires discoverability
● Easy to explore, with navigation by subjects of interest and by services
● Optimized for computers, tablets and mobiles
Unique, free digital collection from CBC including french language content highlighting news, audio and video for kids and adults
● Continually updated throughout the day
● Accessible to everyone
● Engaging interface that inspires discoverability
● Easy to explore, with navigation by subjects of interest and by services
● Optimized for computers, tablets and mobiles
Consumer Reports provides purchasing information on a wide variety of products for the consumer. In today's rapidly evolving world new technologies, products and services are entering our lives daily. Make better purchasing decisions with Consumer Reports, with money saving advice and tips, product ratings and reviews, and recommendations.
Watch a video tutorial.
EBSCO Open Dissertations is a collaboration between EBSCO and BiblioLabs to increase traffic and discoverability of ETD research. You can join the movement and add your thesis and dissertations to the database, making them freely available to researchers everywhere
Frontier Life gives you access to primary sources on the migration of Europeans and colonial frontier regions from the 16th to 19th centuries. Online resources include documents, images, maps, chronology and more!
Watch a video tutorial.
Everything you need to find the answers to basic research questions. General One file contains millions of articles on a wide range of topics such as business, current events, sports, technology, health, and more!
Explore academic articles in journals, news and magazines, encyclopedias and reference sources, and monographs and historical newspaper excerpts.
General One File can be accessed on a mobile device using the Access My Library App. You can find more information about using the app here.
Find new funders. Target better prospects. Track your relationships.
Grant Connect is a database designed to connect organizations with funders, providing up-to-date information on grant programs, application guidelines, financial history, and decision makers.
Only available at Wood Buffalo Regional Library. No at-home/remote access.
GreenFILE is a research database covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
hoopla is an all in one digital media resource that allows you to download and stream movies and TV shows, music, eAudiobooks, eBooks, and comics to enjoy on your computer, tablet, phone, or SMART TV!
hoopla features hundreds of thousands of titles, from Hollywood blockbusters to best selling artists and authors — not just the hits, but the niche and hard-to-find as well — all accessible from your computer or mobile device.
hoopla items have no holds or waitlists.
Watch a video tutorial to learn more about hoopla.
Number of checkouts: 10 per month
Loan time: 21 days
eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines? Libby has it all for you!
Libby (Powered by OverDrive) makes downloading OverDrive content to your mobile phone or tablet easier than ever. Find the Libby app in your device's app store.
You can also access OverDrive using your favourite browser to view the OverDrive Catalogue on our website .
Number of checkouts: 5 at a time
Number of holds: 10 at a time
Loan time: 14 days maximum (Return early if you're finished!)
Watch a video tutorial .
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) is a research database for library and information science studies. LISTA provides indexing and abstracting for hundreds of key journals, books, research reports. It is EBSCO's intention to provide access to this resource on a continual basis.
Learn how to use library online resources, and other technology skills, with this series of video tutorials! These tutorials, created by Niche Academy, provide quick, bite-sized videos that can help you learn everything you need to know to get started. No login is required.
Looking for what to read next? NoveList provides access to read-alike information for your favourite fiction books and helps you find your next great read!
Hey Kids, Looking for your next great read, or wondering the order of books in a series? NoveList can help!
NoveList K-8 features grab and go booklists and series information for students in kindergarten through eighth grade and helps parents, teachers, and librarians improve literacy, connect reading across curricular areas, teach reading and writing concepts, and engage young readers.
Access thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines through the OverDrive website.
You can also access OverDrive content on your mobile device through the Libby app.
Number of checkouts: 5 at a time
Number of holds: 10 at a time
Loan time: 14 days maximum (Return early if you're finished!)
The Prairie Indigenous eBook Collection brings together over 200 titles from publishers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Powered through the Read Alberta eBooks platform, this resource increases access to stories by Indigenous authors and writings about Indigenous culture.
PressReader connects you to thousands of global newspapers and magazines as soon as they’re available on shelves. There are no limits on the number of issues you can download to your device to read anytime, anywhere. The collection is updated consistently with new journals, newspapers and magazines.
Explore through your favourite browser or find the app through your device's app store.
Please note: Free access through the app is only granted in 48-hour intervals. After 48 hours, sign back into the app with your library credentials to continue access.
Watch a video tutorial.
Interested in learning a new language? Pronunciator is an online language learning system teaching practical conversation skills for over 160 popular languages and English Language Learning (ELL) for 51 non-English Languages.
Features live tutors, movies, music with lyrics, pronunciation analysis, and more!
Pronunciator is available on computers and mobile devices through browser access on your mobile phone or on the Bluebird app (powered by Pronunciator).
You may be prompted to log in once you reach the site using your Library Card number and PIN.
Watch a video tutorial.
Instant access to more than 2,000 eBook and eMagazine titles from Alberta publishers. Features a variety of genres including literary fiction, graphic novels, poetry, drama, mystery and more!
Solaro - the one stop shop for student learning support.
Learning content on Solaro is age appropriate, aligned with Alberta Curriculum standards (Grades 3-12), and provides the same great Alberta specific curriculum information found in their Key and SNAP guides in an interactive format. Practice with quizzes and tests, take notes, and create flashcards!
Access through your web browser on your computer or device.
You may be prompted to log in with your Library Card number and PIN when you reach the site.
Watch a video tutorial.
A research database for teachers, Teacher Reference Center (TRC) provides indexing and abstracts for more than 230 peer-reviewed journals.
TumbleBooks is an eBook site for kids with over 1100 titles for kindergarten to grade 6. TumbleBooks includes animated and talking picture books, read-along chapter books, non-fiction titles, graphic novels, math stories and more!
Stories are available in English, Spanish, and/or French and can be accessed on your computer or through your device's app store.
Watch a video tutorial.
