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Discovering Collection offers easy access to award-winning content based on national curriculum standards. Covering the core curriculum areas, including history, literature, science, social studies, and more, DC provides a premium selection of reference, primary sources, creative works, and multimedia, including hours of video and audio clips. New to the database are popular topic picklists and an integrated national and state curriculum standards search with content correlated to the standards.


Graphic Interface for younger children. Now with over 330 titles, cross searchable with E-Books, this periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.


Full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides information on 120 key topics of interest to Canadian researchers, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), counterpoint (opposing argument), and Critical Thinking Guide. Topics covered include: environment, health, human rights, crime, race, technology, substance abuse, and many more.


PebbleGo is an award winning pre-K to grade 3 database for reading and research. The PebbleGo databases make learning and improving reading and research skills fun, building on children’s interest. PebbleGo offers two separate databases: PebbleGo Animals and PebbleGo Earth & Space. Both databases are simple to navigate and offer key reading supports of read-along audio and word-by-word highlighting.


Graphic Interface. Now with over 1100 titles, cross searchable with E-Books, this periodical database is designed for high-school students with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.


Powersearch Interface for older children. Designed for junior high and middle school students - features the magazine, journal, newspaper and reference titles most critical to their research and curriculum. Provides diverse perspectives and strong full-text coverage, this resource helps students find the answers they need to all their general reference questions.


Designed for students needing help with homework, writing reports, and school projects, based on curriculum standards in all major subject areas – History, Science, Literature, Geography, Cultures, and more. Canadian curriculum standards with correlated content, including: Middle and High School Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies standards for the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario.




Powersearch Interface. Now with over 1100 titles, cross searchable with E-Books, this periodical database is designed for high-school students with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.


Kids InfoBits is a database developed especially for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Featuring a developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface, the most popular search method is moving from a broad subject to a narrower topic using the subject-based topic tree.This database covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.


Grzimek's Animal LIfe is an image-rich, dynamic online resource featuring more than 4,000 species categorized by Amphibians, Reptiles and Birds, Fish, Insects, Mammals and Simple Aquatic Life, including information on evolution, habitat, behavior, range and more. Immersive tools like interactive range maps and an intuitive interface let users discover while also supporting serious academic research.




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A custom collection of more than 250 journals focused on all aspects of the communications field: key subjects covered include advertising and public relations, linguistics, and literature.


Whether studying to become a lawyer or law enforcement officer, paralegal, or for a career in Homeland Security, this collection rises to the challenge. Access to 150 journals.


This collection includes over 100 titles covering the fields of physical therapy and sports medicine, providing researchers with access to topics discussed in the field, including proven treatment techniques, experimental research theses, and many more. Users will discover proven treatment techniques, examine experimental research theses, find unique applications for specific sports and more.


Answers environmentally-related inquiries with coverage of more than 3.3 million articles from more than 700 journals and reference content from Delmar, Cengage Learning. Robust coverage of environmental issues and policies, including diverse perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests.


A must-have for social science, history and liberal arts coursework, this collection brings together a wide variety of global business information, enabling users to efficiently research business case studies, competitive intelligence, and career and investment opportunities. Includes PROMT and Newsletters ASAP add on modules.


Students, law school faculty and legal researchers will all find the legal publications they need. LegalTrac® provides indexing for more than 1,400 titles including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals. LegalTrac® also contains law-related articles from over 1,000 additional business and general interest titles.


Including more than 1000 titles, this collection's current and authoritative content will be of use to both nursing professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum. With nearly 4.2 million articles, Nursing and Allied Health Collection comes to the rescue of nursing students, physician’s assistant students, and researchers in allied health fields who are looking for answers related to the specialized care, treatment and management of all sorts of patients.




General Interest Research

Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.


Use this database to find articles from a comprehensive list of Canadian and international journals, magazines, selected sections of the Globe and Mail, Canadian biographies, and other reference content from Gale, all with a Canadian focus.


A collection of more than 100 journals focused on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture, with the addition of over 20 subject specific reference sources from Delmar, Cengage Learning, this collection provides information for gardening enthusiasts and professionals alike.


Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics. Access to a combination of broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals and company directory listings with full text and images available.


This collection of more than 400 titles is focused on agriculture and its related fields: from practical aspects of farming to cutting edge scientific research in horticulture. In addition, over 20 Delmar reference titles provide in-depth coverage on a variety of agricultural related topics.


This collection provides access to 450 full-text academic journals and magazines; includes over seven million articles, including coverage of Kiplinger Handbooks such as Retire Worry Free, Switching Careers, Making Money in Real Estate, Financing College and more. Also includes exclusive video feeds from forbes.com highlighting current business news and interviews with CEO’s and entrepreneurs.


ChiltonLibrary provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks.


This collection of more than 180 home-improvement focused titles covers such topics as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and many more will meet the needs of hobbyists and professionals alike.


Literature Resource Center is your most current, comprehensive, and reliable online resource for research on literary topics, authors, and their works. Its coverage includes all genres and disciplines, all time periods, and all regions of the world.


This collection, comprised of nearly 40 journals, takes a broad view of the insurance and liability industry, covering such topics as labor relations, mortgage banking, legal issues, and more.


The award-winning and critically acclaimed database from Rosen Publishing Online, provides students with curricular support and self-help on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, diversity, family life, and more. An excellent resource for anyone.


A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics.


A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources - newspapers, reference books, magazines, and trade publications. Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.


With current and relevant content from over 500 industry journals, this collection provides well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism field, while also allowing for focused study of specialized aspects of the industry - including cultural aspects of travel, leisure activities, economic aspects of tourism, and more.


This collection of journals provides balanced coverage of both current thought and events in U.S. History, as well as scholarly work being established in the field; useful both to the novice historian and to the advanced academic researcher. This collection of journals provides balanced coverage of both currentthought on events in U.S. history as well as scholarly work established in the field.


The Culinary Arts collection includes over 250 major cooking and nutrition magazines. Coverage includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information.


Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues impact society on many levels – from the global and cultural to the individual and personal. This collection of nearly 40 journals aims to provide balanced coverage of this significant aspect of our culture, covering such topics as gender studies, family and marital issues, health aspects, and many more.


A custom collection of over 200 journals, providing researchers with the information needed to stay current on the latest scientific developments -- including such topics as particle physics, advanced mathematics, and nanotechnology.


Comprised of content from nearly 100 leading industry journals, this collection provides current and accurate information for the information professional. Coverage includes such topics as data processing techniques, metadata architectures, and more.


Get the scoop with an innovative Web-based, full-text ASCII-formatted newspaper database that lets you electronically search articles by title, headline, date, author, section or other assigned fields. Choose two or more titles from a growing list of more than 1200 outstanding newspapers from around the world.


Consumer Health Complete is designed for the everyday consumer of health care information. It provides convenient access to easily understandable health and medical information. Users can search and browse within medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles, as well as within evidence-based reports, fact sheets & pamphlets, drug & herb information, alternative sources, images & diagrams, and video & animations.




Note: Accessible only within the Library. Ancestry Library Edition (ALE) provides unprecedented access to family history via documents that record the lineage of over 5 billion individuals. Records from Canada, the United States, and parts of Europe, including records such as census and voter lists, birth, marriage and death, military, immigration and emigration, family trees, newspapers and periodicals, directories and member lists, stories, memories and histories, court, land, wills and financial, reference materials and finding aids, pictures, maps, and atlases and gazetteers.



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A custom collection of over 400 journals, covering all aspects of the past and current state of military affairs. Key subjects include socioeconomic effects of war, governmental policies, the structure of armed forces, and more.


This set explores what makes people tick from childhood to death. This collection gives individuals a basic understanding of the study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops - and diminishes - over time. Instant access to 200 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals.


This custom collection provides coverage of different religions, philosophies and how they impact our daily lives. Two hundred and fifty subject-appropriate full-text periodicals are included.


Pop Culture. It's all around us and influences our lives every day. This collection provides useful information for any researcher in a social science, history, art or liberal arts course. This collection is made up of 100 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals.


Providing content from nearly 400 journals, this collection provides content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.


Researchers accessing the more than 1.7 million articles in the War and Terrorism Collection will gain valuable insight into conflicts and their causes, impact and perception on a global scale. This definitive collection for researchers of history, social science and current events covers 100 subject-appropriate, full-text periodicals that are updated daily.


This collection provides balanced coverage of both current thought and events in World History, as well as scholarly work being established in the field; useful both to the novice historian and to the advanced academic researcher.


The NoveList database includes information on more than 180,000 fiction titles for all ages with subject and keyword access; more than 36,000 individual subject headings (fiction); 200,000+ full-text reviews and descriptions from Booklist, Library Journal, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and others. Searches can be limited by reading level, using Lexile scores to match students with books geared to their reading ability.


NoveList K-8, a fiction database, is designed especially for elementary and middle schools. It contains information on over 70,000 fiction titles, more than 200 Curricular Connections, more than 170 Grab and Go book lists, more than 290 Recommended Reads thematic book lists, over 90 Picture Book Extenders, and more.


The Multilingual Health Databases interface provides translated full-text articles about common medical conditions and procedures in an easy-to-understand manner. Full color illustrations, and display in the user’s language with a link to the English version provided for easy reference. In addition to keyword searching, the interface offers an interactive body map that assists users in locating full-text articles about health-related topics for all areas of the body. The default start page is the Home Page with the interactive body map. The interactive body map offers an intuitive way to search for articles about a common medical condition or procedure.


Career Cruising offers a suite of online career guidance and planning tools designed for people of all ages. Find the right career, explore education and training options, build your own portfolio, manage your school's course selection process, or set up a career development network in your community. Access with your library card number.






Audio and eBooks

Part of the Gale Virtual Reference Library of Ebooks, this database contains encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Note: To access these titles, open the Gale Virtual Reference Library, then click on Show all to expand the list to reveal all titles.



AudioBookBloud is a collection of online audio books for all ages. There are over 300 books in categories such as classics, fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, read-along and audio books in Spanish. AudioBookCloud.com allows patrons to listen to or download their favourite audio books with just a click of a button.



Use your library card number to access digital Audiobooks and listen to them on your PC or portable device You can download to your PC, Mac, iPod or Smartphone, or burn to CD. eBooks are also available. Ask your librarian about compatible readers, or consult the listing on the website.



Read a book on your computer. eBooks on EBSCOhost features essential reference materials, the latest computer science and IT titles, best-selling fiction, and more.



TumbleReadables is an online collection of read-along chapter books for students in late elementary to high school (approximately). Text size/colour is adjustable and sentences are highlighted as they are narrated aloud. There are approximately 300 books including middle school readers (with high interest/low level books), young adult/teen titles, Shakespeare plays, and classics.



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TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of ebooks for children in grades K-6 (approximately). Existing children’s books are licnesed for use then animated using the existing illustrations and adding audio narration. The collection includes old time favorites such as The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch, Diary of a Worm, How I Became a Pirate, Miss Malarkey Doesn't Live in Room 10, One Duck Stuck, as well as favourite fairy tales such as Jack and the Beanstalk and Old Mother Hubbard.