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Additional Online Resources during COVID-19

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  • April 1, 2020
  • Announcements / Uncategorized

Our digital library is available 24/7. The following is a regularly updated list of resources and services available online. Some of these databases are available because the vendor has offered a free subscription during the Covid crisis.

eBooks and Digital Audiobooks

OverDrive / Libby

  • We have an extensive collection of eBooks and Digital Audiobooks with more items being added to the collection every week
  • Access the collection here: https://odmc.overdrive.com/
  • Download apps for your mobile devices here: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/
  • Not sure how to get started? Our staff is happy to help, we can walk you through the process over the phone. Please email us at info@brocklibraries.ca

Tumblebooks

  • Tumblebooks has offered free access to the following eResources during the pandemic. Click on the title link to access:
    • TumbleBookLibrary - K-6 children's ebook database
    • TumbleMath - K-6 math ebook database
    • TeenBookCloud - gr 7-12 ebook database
    • AudioBookCloud - all ages audio book database
    • RomanceBookCloud - a huge collection of steamy Romance novels for the older crowd!

Harry Potter at Home

  • The first book in the Harry Potter series is being made available as an eBook and digital audiobook for all users
  • Download the eBook from our collection here: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
  • Download the digital audiobook from our collection here: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
  • Check out the Harry Potter at Home website for more fun activities

Library Programming

Family Fun

  • We can't run our usual in-branch programs but our dedicated staff will be available to connect with you and your family virtually: see our Facebook page for regular updates

Databases and eResources

For a complete listing of our databases and other eResources please visit our eResources page.

Ancestry.ca

  • Normally only available within our facilities, Proquest has made Ancestry.ca available to Brock Libraries patrons at home for a limited time(currently until March 31 2021)
  • To use this service, please email us (info@brocklibraries.ca) to request the password
  • Navigate to our Ancestry.ca Login page and use the password provided when prompted, then click the "Launch Ancestry.ca" button
  • If you have any trouble please email us for assistance

 

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