A collection of accessible eBooks from a variety of Alberta-based authors and publishers.
Diagnostic and repair information for cars and light trucks. Covers models from 1982 to the present. Technical Service Bulletins and recalls updated daily.
Available for in-library use only
Ancestry Library Edition is a family history resource. It includes American, Canadian, and international records for census, birth, marriage, death, immigration, and military information spanning from the 1500s to 2000s. Patrons must visit the library to access this resource.
Available for in-library use only
ArtistWorks provides world-class instruction for the most popular string and band instruments through self-paced video lessons from professional musicians. From introductory to advanced lessons, you can learn:
Discover it on the Libby app or website.
The Athletic, a New York Times company, delivers in-depth sports coverage of your favorite teams and leagues. Access includes everything from breaking news and live commentary to long-form features, exclusive interviews, podcasts and more.
Visit the library's link to claim 24-hour access. Create an Athletic account and log in with your dashboard, or share your 24-hour access with the Athletic app.
Learn more about world cuisine and try new dishes with AtoZ World Food. This resource contains over 7000 recipes from more than 170 countries, with articles about food culture, ingredients and culinary history.
Bluebird is a language-learning application created by Pronunciator. It offers interactive audio lessons and learning activities for 164 different languages through your browser or the mobile app. Lessons can be downloaded for offline use.
If you already use Pronunciator, you can log into Bluebird with the same email address and password. Otherwise you can create a new Bluebird account. If prompted, enter our Institutional Code: STRA
This literacy resource pairs video versions of classic storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading and learning.
Brainfuse HelpNow offers collaborative online homework help for students and support for adult learners. Adults and youth can chat with a tutor to get live help during the afternoon and evening (specific hours on HelpNow). They can also submit questions or writing samples and receive feedback from a tutor within one business day.
Kindergarten to grade 12 students studying the Alberta curriculum can get help in math, science, language arts or French and Spanish language studies.
Adult learners can receive live help on writing, GED preparation, citizenship test preparation, French and Spanish language studies and Microsoft Office skills.
To get started, log in with your library barcode and PIN, then create a Brainfuse account using an email address to access the personalized learning tools.
Get help switching jobs, writing resumes, preparing for job interviews and exploring new career interests. Access online career coaches daily (hours on JobNow) and access resume templates and job resources at any time. You can also submit your resume and cover letter to receive written feedback from a career coach within one business day.
Archive of Alberta's largest and oldest daily newspaper. Over a century (1883–2010) of primary source material.
Online access to the leading source of product reviews and ratings for the North American market.
Craftsy provides self-paced video lessons for all creative makers from basic instruction to advanced techniques. You can learn:
Discover it on the Libby app or website.
Historical editions of the Edmonton Journal from 1903–2010. This database provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily searchable, first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
Learn more about your family's history with one of the largest free online collections of historical records and resources.
As a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, Strathcona County Library provides access to protected online resources from the FamilySearch Website (not available from home). These additional FamilySearch resources are only available from within the library. Access to this collection requires users to create an account with FamilySearch.
How to Access:
Visit SCL and use a public computer in the Teen Zone or 2nd Floor Computer lab or connect to the Library-Guest Wifi Network
Available for in-library use only
The Freading eBook collection includes most genres, with a focus on general non-fiction (travel, crafts, cooking).
Number of checkouts: 3 per week
Loan time: 14 days
This collection of primary source documents helps us to understand existence on the edges of the anglophone world from 1650–1920. Includes historical maps, books, letters, photos and more.
Discover primary sources from 29 key research collections like The Economist Historical Archive, Smithsonian Collections Online, 19th Century U.K Periodicals, Daily Mail Historical Archive and The Times Digital Archive.
Includes approximately 40 academic eBooks focusing on science, technology and the environment.
Stream movies, TV, audiobooks, eBooks and full music albums with no waitlists. Downloading for offline use is available through the app.
Number of checkouts: 4 per month
Loan time:
Compatible devices (under "Supported Devices" tab)
Independent and classic films, documentaries, PBS' The Great Courses and many more movies and shows. Enjoy unlimited content in Kanopy Kids, which offers curated content for children.
Number of checkouts: 3 to 7, depending on film
Loan time: 3 to 7 days, depending on film
L'Encyclopédie Découverte est la version française de World Book Encyclopedia. L'Encyclopédie Découverte offers World Book Kids content in French. This comprehensive, kid-friendly encyclopedia is perfect for elementary school students.
Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks from the library's most current collection of popular digital titles. Download or stream to read and listen on your device.
Number of checkouts: 10 at a time (3 bestsellers)
Number of holds: 25 at a time
Loan time: 21 days maximum (7 day bestsellers)
Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines from the library's collection of popular digital titles for kids. Download or stream to read and listen on your device.
Number of checkouts: 10 at a time (unlimited magazines)
Number of holds: 25 at a time
Loan time: 21 days maximum
Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines from the library's collection of popular digital titles for teens. Download or stream to read and listen on your device.
Number of checkouts: 10 at a time (unlimited magazines)
Number of holds: 25 at a time
Loan time: 21 days maximum
Stream or download thousands of popular magazines, in a variety of languages directly on your device. Current issues, and up to three years of back issues, are available immediately with no waitlists.
Number of checkouts: Unlimited
Loan time: 21 days maximum
LinkedIn Learning is a leading producer of high quality video tutorials led by industry experts. Stream thousands of courses, available in several languages, with a focus on software, education, and business skills.
To use the app on your mobile device you will need our library ID: sclibrary
Learn how to use the library's online resources with this series of video tutorials.
NNELs provides downloadable books and audiobooks in accessible formats, and can also create a book in a format you need (subject to availability and copyright permissions).
Access is restricted to people with print disabilities (visual, cognitive or physical impairments). See the NNELS help page for more information or contact us to get started.
Find your next favourite book with Novelist Plus. Browse curated lists of similar titles and authors, and create recommended reading lists and suggestions based on your reading preferences. NoveList Plus contains reading preferences for all ages including picture books, children's chapter books, teen titles, and books for adult readers.
The Prairie Indigenous eBook collection provides access to stories by Indigenous authors and writings about Indigenous cultures from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Discover new and well-loved authors with instantly available titles.
Explore full-colour, full-page collections of newspapers and magazines from around the world. Many publications archive over 21 days of issues.
The app allows downloading publications for offline access. Please note: Free access through the app is only granted in 48-hour intervals; after this time users must sign back into the app with their library credentials (time limits do not apply to in-library or browser use).
Over 80 languages to learn with interactive activities, downloadable audio lessons, and more. Pick up a few phrases for travelling or become fluent in a second language!
Pronunciator does not have a mobile app, but can be accessed on both computers and mobile devices through your web browser. For app-based language-learning, check out Bluebird Languages, which is made by the same creator as Pronunciator.
Check out a collection of Alberta-published eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines. Local history, politics, outdoor guides, and a variety of literary genres are all represented by Alberta publishers.
Prepare for the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam with activities, videos and practice tests. The Academic edition offers help for people to study or train in English-speaking schools or universities, or as a requirement for some professional organizations.
Prepare for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam with activities, videos and practice tests. The General training edition focuses on survival skills in social settings and workplaces.
24/7 homework help and test-prep tools for grades 3-12 (Math, Science, English Language Arts and Social Studies). SOLARO is based on the Alberta curriculum, so it covers the same topics kids learn about in school.
TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books that you can read or have read to you. TumbleBooks are ideal for beginning readers and include titles in French and Spanish.
This encyclopedia is tailored for high school students and adult learners and is supplemented with online books, primary sources and special reports.
Developed for elementary school students, this encyclopedia features kid-friendly navigation and easy-to-read articles, as well as videos, games and projects.
This encyclopedia is directed towards upper-elementary to middle-grade students. Users can save, notate and organize article pages, biographies and other content. World Book Student also includes age-appropriate current events, lesson plans for teachers and citation tools.
