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Bestsellers

• The Globe and Mail - For all things Canadian this is one of the best resources.
• The New York Times - Bestseller lists from the US.

Library Catalogues

• TRAC-PAC The combined catalogue for all member libraries of Northern Lights, Yellowhead, Marigold and Peace Library Systems. Check your loans, place holds, renew items.
• The Alberta Library Online Simultaneous search of all library collections in the province, both public and post-secondary. Select one or more catalogues to search.
• National Library of Canada Library and government information, online, Search the NLC catalogue or others across Canada.

Research Assistance

• Librarian's Index to the Internet A large, well-categorized listing of sites on the Internet.
• Internet Public Library A categorized interactive library-style approach to information available on the Internet.
• Ask A Question! a service provided by Northern Lights and other Alberta librarians, who are available online to help you find answers.
• Use the Email Us Page for questions specifically about Tofield Library.

About Libraries

• The Alberta Library The province-wide initiative to link all libraries in the province.
• www.visityourlibrary.com Alberta's Library Promotion website -- check this out.
• The Library Association of Alberta
• Alberta Library Trustees Association

Books and Literature

• Chapters - Indigo Books Online ordering of books, music, DVD's and more.
• AmazonBooks They call themselves "Earth's biggest bookstore", Canadian version.
• Book Finder Search for new and used books for purchase.
• Alberta Queens Printer Bookstore Online catalogue of government publications, including legislation.

Other Resources

Members of Northern Lights Libraries also have access to a number of subscription-based online databases, such as encyclopedias, magazines online, NoveList (fiction selections).

Details are on the Electronic Resources page.

Page updated: January 11, 2011.