LINKS
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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
- Internet Public Library A categorized interactive library-style approach to information available on the Internet.
About Libraries
- The Alberta Library The province-wide initiative to link all libraries in the province.
- 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: July 30, 2020.
READERS' CORNER
BEST SELLERS AND OTHER LISTS
Favourites
Awards
- Giller Prize
- Governor General’s Literacy Awards
- National Book Award
- Pulitzer Prize
- The Man Booker Prize
- Nobel Prize in Literature
- Mystery Book Awards
- Children's Book Awards
Canadian Links
- Canada Reads
- New Canadian Books