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Library Research - Databases by Subject

The following resources are free of charge; however, some will require a library card number or password for access. Library staff are always willing to assist you in your research; if you have questions, e-mail one of our reference librarians, or call your local branch. The funding support of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism and Culture is gratefully acknowledged .

If you use the Knowledge Ontario eResources Portal, you can access select databases without entering your library card number for faster access. Grades K-6 | Grades 7-12 | College, University, Professional

Encyclopedias, News & General Research

World Book Online
Britannica Online: at library | from home
Canadian Reference Centre
News, Journals and Magazines from EBSCO
News, Journals and Magazines from GALE password: trillium
GALE Virtual Reference Library password: trillium
Canadian Points of View
Student Resource Centre Canadian Ed. password: trillium
USA National Newspaper Index password: trillium
Search Portfolio - recommended web links
EBSCO Geo-test link

Special Topics

Agriculture Collection password: trillium
A-Z World Travel
Chilton Library (Auto Repair) password: trillium
Computer Database password: trillium
Consumer Health Complete
ConsumerReports with Cars Best Deals
Culinary Arts password: trillium
Gardening, Landscape & Horticulture password: trillium
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
Teen Health and Wellness Resource Center
thehealthline.ca (local info)
Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure password: trillium
Linkword Languages
Mango Languages

Books & Literary Criticism

eBooks on EBSCOhost
Audiobooks on EBSCOhost
NoveList Plus
Literature Resource Center password: trillium
Ontario Library Service Download Centre eBooks & eAudiobooks
AudioBookCloud (streaming audiobooks for all ages)

Government Services

Careers

Business

Advice & resources for business
Scott’s Directories – Ontario (ask staff for login information)
Canada Grants/Subsidy Database (ask staff for login information)

For Kids

Grzimek’s Animal Life password: trillium
Kids InfoBits password: trillium
Pebble Go
TumbleBooks
TumbleReadables

Genealogy (available in-library only)

Ancestry Library Edition

Quick Reference

EBSCO

World Book

Service Ontario

ConsumerReports.org

Ministry Acknowledgement

Ministry Acknowledgement

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