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Language & Literature
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ESL and Literacy Resources
The Vancouver Public Library has a large English as a Second Language (ESL) collection that includes physical resources such as books, CDs, and DVDs as well as digital resources that can be accessed online with your library card.
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ESL Tours
Want to practice your English language comprehension skills and get to know Vancouver Public Library’s Central Library? This guide has links to a self-guided tour.
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Exact Editions: Art and Literature Magazines
Enjoy digital access to contemporary art and literature magazines such as Brick, The Capilano Review, C Magazine, Ceramic Review, Musicworks, Sight and Sound, and more using the Exact Editions platform.
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Explore More - Self-Publishing
This guide provides information on using Adobe InDesign to self-publish an ebook.
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Format a Print Book
This guide provides basic instructions on how to get started with your first eBook.
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Gale Dictionary of Literary Biography
Offers complete online access to all volumes of the Dictionary of Literary Biography.
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Gale Literary Index
A master index to the major literature products published by Gale. Provides access to author and title listing for over 165,000 authors.
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Gale Literature Criticism
Authoritative critical essays and biographical profiles on literary works and authors.
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Getting Started with InDesign
This guide provides basic instructions on how to use Adobe InDesign (workspace, tools, etc.)