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Ask a Teacher - library card not needed
Free online tutoring by certified Ontario teachers & librarians. Get homework help in English, Research, Math and Science for grades 9-12, live, anonymous and online. The Chat Rooms are open Sunday to Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  SOS DEVOIRS  is available for help in French.
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askON is a real-time chat research and information service. Get help with research for term papers, assignments and other academic projects. Help available in French and English. 
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Britannica Online Library Edition
Britannica Online Public Library Edition contains comprehensive content for all patrons—from elementary students to college students, from business professionals to curious seniors.
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This online encyclopedia  is designed especially for kids and young adults.
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CultureGrams
Fostering understanding and appreciation of the world's countries and peoples by creating and publishing excellent content.  This online edition includes World, Kids, States and Provinces Editions.  A ProQuest product.

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 This is a full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue.  Includes information on 100 key topics of interest to Canadian researchers, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), counterpoint (opposing argument), and Critical Thinking Guide.

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Designed for junior high and middle school students, InfoTrac® Junior Edition features the titles most critical to their libraries and curriculum. With Junior Edition's diverse perspectives and strong full-text coverage, students will find the answers they need to all their general reference questions -- without lining up at your desk or waiting for titles out on loan.  For French - use this link and select French under Preferences.

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Designed for secondary school students, InfoTrac® Student Edition is the quick and easy way to do classroom assignments and get answers to general reference questions. Student Edition is comprised of a variety of full-text sources that include the leading magazines, newspapers and reference books that librarians prefer and students enjoy.  For French - use this link and select French under Preferences.

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Kids InfoBits targets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. It features a developmentally appropriate and visual graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text, age-appropriate, curriculum-related magazine and reference content.
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Kids WebOpac-Lambton County Library
Searching the children's collection is made easier with kid friendly icons.  Homework resources and your favourite fiction are just a click away. 

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La BRV est un portail francophone qui  répertorie des ressources Web fournissant de l’information fiable et visant un public ontarien et canadien.  Les francophones, les étudiant(e)s en français de base et en immersion française, les individus faisant l’apprentissage du français comme langue seconde et les enseignant(e)s de français apprécieront notre site Web bilingue et son contenu fiable et à jour.
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Provides interactive, online practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help students and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. Includes immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of results.
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Student Resource Centre Canadian Edition includes reference, periodicals, primary sources, and multimedia resources geared toward Canadian students and educators. The database includes Canadian curriculum standards with correlated content, a popular topics picklist on the home page that features one-click access to Canadian topics, and new and updated essays on Canadian topics.
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Today's Science
This is a reference database, classroom tool, and home learning resource. Today's Science bridges the gap between textbooks and what's happening in science today. In a language and format designed specifically for students, it presents the latest scientific discoveries and the fundamental concepts that underlie them.

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How to Use the Electronic Databases
How to Use  | Basic Search  | Advanced Search  | Publication Search  | Subject Search  | Tips | 
  1. Browse the list of categories at the top of the Electronic Databases box located below.
  2. Click on a category to view the list of databases available. 
  3. Click on the database you wish to search.
  4. For remote access, type your 14-digit library card number.  Note:  You may be required to enter a username and password.
  5. For InfoTrac databases, a complete list appears.  Select the database of your choice.
  6. 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
  7. Information from the databases may be printed or sent by email.
  8. Online help is available for each of these databases. 
  9. Contact your local library for further assistance if needed.

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Webinars are now available to learn all about Byki Online.   New users must first register an account with their local library.

Topics covered in this short 45 minute program will include:
- Creating user accounts
- Selecting Lists and Using Byki Cards
- Managing and Refreshing Learned Items

- Using Learning Activities
- Using Pronunciation Analysis
- Using Blogs, Twitter, FaceBook and Word of the Day features
- Best practices for language learning

Click on the link below to register for a webinar.  Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar.

Tue, Jul 20, 2010 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM EDT

System Requirements
PC-based attendees: Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000

Macintosh®-based attendees: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

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