Research & Info Guides

Research Services

Need help researching or finding information?

We’re here to support your search with in-depth guides, quick tips, and one-on-one help from library staff. Whether you’re exploring a topic for school, work, or personal interest, we’ll point you in the right direction.

Please visit your nearest branch, call 1-844-649-8127, or email help@orl.bc.ca.

Information Guides

Explore more of your library with Niche Academy.

Niche Academy offers step-by-step video tutorials for the ORL’s digital library services, technology tools, and Makerspace equipment.

It’s a great place to learn on your schedule and get the most out of what the library offers.

Our Research Guides

COVID-19 Updates & Info

Keeping our libraries safe, and open, is a joint effort by Okanagan Regional Library Management, Staff, and Our Valued Customers. Work with us to keep our libraries safe!   How…
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Emergency Preparedness & Safety Info

Regional Districts – Emergency Information pages Regional District of the Central Okanagan: CORD Emergency Operations Regional District of the North Okanagan: Emergency Management Columbia Shuswap Regional District: Emergency Management Okanagan Similkameen Regional District: Emergency…
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Genealogy

Books   Click on the links below to search for these subjects in the library catalogue: Genealogy You can also narrow your search in the library catalogue to the geographic…
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Indigenous Resources

The Okanagan Regional Library has gathered these resources to help our communities learn about the Indigenous Lands and Nations in their area.  Please use these resources to start your journey…
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Anti-Racism Resources

Okanagan Regional Library is committed to helping our patrons better understand systemic racism through these anti-racism resources. Books & DVDs   Click on the links below to view the lists…
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Resources for Black History Month

Learn about, celebrate, and honour the history and achievements of Black Canadians.Each February, we recognize Black History Month. Black History Month is about honouring the enormous contributions that Black people have…
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