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Canadian Points of View: A series of controversial essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. Students can use as a guide to debate, developing arguments, writing position papers, and for development of critical thinking skills.
Canadian Reference Centre provides full text Canadian newspapers, magazines, and reference books and is updated daily.
Consumer Health Complete - Articles, news and videos on general health, nutrition, drugs and medical conditions
ConsumerReports.org, Canadian edition, is the first resource you should consult before making a major purchasing decision. Provides ratings, reviews and recommendations for cars, home & garden, electronics, health, children's products and much more.
eBooks & audiobooks - Our collection provides instant access to books from the comfort of your home PC, or to transfer to a compatible portable device. Use it to find do-it-yourself project information, advice on resumes and interviews, or to read a classic online (or maybe just the Cliff Notes!).
NoveList Plus and NoveList Plus K-8: Need help finding your next book? Whether you prefer fiction, non-fiction, adult books or books for kids, NoveList will help you find what you are looking for.
GALE Databases:
Over 40 resources covering a wide variety of subject areas are currently available from GALE. To access, click on the link provided and enter the password, "trillium". Here are the highlights in alphabetical order:
Academic OneFile – Peer-reviewed research perfect for university students
Agriculture Collection – Everything from practical aspects of farming to cutting edge scientific research in horticulture
Chilton Library - Repair procedures, wiring diagrams, service bulletins, recalls, labour and quick tips for domestic and imported vehicles
Computer Database - Product introductions, news and reviews for hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology
CPI.Q – Canadian newspapers & magazines, including archives of The Globe and Mail
Culinary Arts Collection - Recipes, restaurant reviews and industry information from cooking and nutrition magazines
Environmental Studies & Policy Collection - Diverse perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests
Fine Arts & Music Collection – Start your research here for studies in drama, music, art history, and filmmaking
Gale Canada in Context - Multiple sources, creative works, video and audio clips, and podcasts based on Canadian curriculum standards for middle and high school students’ essays, reports or presentations. Formerly titled Student Resource Centre, Canadian Edition.
Gardening, Landscape & Horticulture Collection - Key issues in gardening, landscaping and other horticulture areas as well as practical aspects and scientific theory of horticultural studies
Grzimek’s Animal Life - Excellent coverage on more than 4,000 species, and includes more than 11,000 images, videos, illustrations, and maps.
Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Collection - Industry state of affairs, cultural aspects of travel, leisure activities and economic aspects of tourism
Kids InfoBits - Geography, science, the arts, current events, people, government, history and sports for researchers from Kindergarten up to Grade 5
Literature Resource Centre - Author biographies, poems, short stories, literary criticism and rerviews for research assignments on literature
Popular Magazines – Best of the best including Consumer Reports, Time, National Geographic, The New Yorker, Newsweek, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Fortune, Business Week, Cosmopolitan, and even Oprah’s O magazine
USA National Newspaper Index - America's top five newspapers: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post.
Ontario Library Service Download Centre
Browse through lists of hundreds of fiction and non-fiction books and download them to your PC. Some audiobooks may be burned to CD, others can also be transferred to MP3 Players and iPods. eBooks may be transferred to compatible eReader devices.
World Book Online:
Includes an atlas, dictionary and encyclopedia, as well as many extra features for all ages. The French version, L’encyclopédie découverte, is also available.
Britannica Online:
Use this powerful resource to search or browse for information in encyclopedias, magazines, videos, and Web sites. Access information from Britannica Reference Center for high school students and up or Britannica Kids for elementary students.
Career Cruising
Interactive career reference guide providing profiles of hundreds of different careers, matchmaker tools, and a comprehensive list of education and training links
Service Ontario:
Government of Ontario site for information, services and resources covering topics such as: getting married, starting a business, renewing your vehicle registration, changing your address or reserving a campsite, and much more.
Service Canada:
The Government of Canada site helps Canadians access a wide range of government services and benefits, quickly and easily. Use this site to find information about SIN numbers, taxes, passports, Canada Pension Plan, Child Tax Benefits and much more.
Linkword Languages:
Linkword Languages is a resource that helps you remember vocabulary and learn new phrases by associating new words with images or actions. For instance, did you know that the Russian word for juice is ‘sok’? To learn this word, imagine drinking juice from a sock. Gorlet Learning’s Linkword Languages offers a scientifically proven system that teaches you not only what to learn but how to remember what you are learning.
Mango Languages:
A simple, self-paced way to learn a large number of languages covering vocabulary, grammar and comprehension. Listen and repeat back to perfect your accent. Also includes ESL for German speakers.
A to Z World Travel:
Review travel information online about 175 different countries and 150 world cities such as locating essential services and finding tourist attractions. The profile for each city also includes ethnic recipes and basic language lessons.
PebbleGo – an easy, colourful way for young children to learn about animals, earth, weather and outer space.
Scott’s Directories – business information for over 73,000 Ontario companies & 135,000 executive contacts. NOTE: Only one user may be logged in to this resource at one time. Please ask staff for login information.
Canadian Subsidy Directory – information leading to financial help, subsidies, grants, loans, joint ventures or any funding program offered by Canadian governments, associations and foundations. NOTE: Only one user may be logged in to this resource at one time. Please ask staff for login information.
Ancestry Library Edition:
Institutional version of the world's leading genealogical portal with access to searchable databases from around the world. It includes census, birth, marriage, death and immigration records for Ontario and Canada. To access the library edition of Ancestry.com, please visit one of our local branches to use one of our online public access computers.
Search Portfolio:
Pre-screened, top-quality web sites. The opening web page is organized into folders, each of which has several links of similar type. Search Portfolio can help guide users to the best search tools, and use them properly for optimum findings.
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