Tuesday, May 21, 2013   
Electronic Resources
A library card is needed to access most databases.

Databases are available until December 31, 2015.

Featured e-Resources of the month:
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How to Use the e-Resources
How to Use  | Basic Search  | Advanced Search  | Publication Search  | Subject Search  | Tips | 
  1. Click on the database you wish to search.
  2. For remote access, type your 14-digit library card number.  Note:  You may be required to enter a username and password.
  3. Refer to Search Tips for assistance on searching the databases.
    • Basic Search - multiple topics or single topics
    • Advanced Search - for finding something specific, such as an article title or author name
    • Subject Guide - authoritative results for single topics
    • Publication Search - to find a particular source
    • Tips - tips for searching
  4. Information from the databases may be printed or sent by email.
  5. Online help is available for each of these databases. 
  6. Contact your local library for further assistance if needed.
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LEISURE & RECREATION
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Byki® Online Library Edition  - New users must first register an account with their local library. Byki, short for Before You Know It ,  is a rapid language learning system employing spaced interval repetition. The Byki learning method takes users through a series of simple steps to memorize words and phrases in a new language, including their meanings and proper pronunciation, in the shortest possible time.Available for learning over 80 languages, library patrons are able to access the Byki Online system from inside or outside of the library.  User Guide

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Culinary Arts Collection (Gale)

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

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Garden, Landscape, and Horticulture Ebooks (Gale VRL)

Part of the Gale Virtual Reference Library of Ebooks, a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Each collection offers a description and cover photo, illustration list, eBook Indexes, eBook table of contents, in-line graphics and tables, and hyperlinks to related content within an eBook.

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Gardening, Landscape, and Horticulture Collection (Gale)
Farmers, landscape architects, and biotechnologists alike will have their information appetites sated with this collection of nearly 50 journals focused specifically on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture. A fertile and growing collection, this collection includes content relating to both the practical aspects as well as the scientific theory of horticulture studies
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General OneFile (Gale)  
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. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.
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General Reference Center Gold (Gale)
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.
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Home Improvement Collection (Gale)
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. This collection includes more than 250 home improvement-focused titles from InfoTrac.
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Hospitality, Tourism, and Leisure Collection (Gale)
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.

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Lambton County Library Catalogue
This catalogue provides a listing of the library's books, CDs, videos and DVDs.

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Museums Catalogue - Lambton County
 This catalogue is the beginning of a database project to digitize the collections at Lambton Heritage Museum, The Oil Museum of Canada, and the Lambton Room Archives
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OurOntario
Find digital image, text, audio and video materials about Ontario history, heritage and culture. Search the collections of libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, heritage and community groups, government agencies, and private collections in Ontario and across Canada ... via a single search portal.   
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