KNOWLEDGE ONTARIO
	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. Open: Hours Monday - Thursday 12:30 - 8:30pm Friday & Saturday 12:30 - 4:30pm Sunday 1:30 - 4:30pm
	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.  Provided by the ILC and the Ministry of Ontario.
	CareerCruising offers a suite of online career guidance and planning tools designed for people of all ages. Using their tools, you can 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.
	Eureka.cc is an online solution designed to measure to meet the current events and business news needs of you and your users.  The service provides online access to the French-language Canadian news as well as to the leading Ontario dailies and regional newspapers.
	Teen Health and Wellness - library card not needed Created for teens with their unique concerns and perspective, Teen Health & Wellness presents information with a sensitive, respectful, and age-appropriate approach. Student-friendly articles make complex topics understandable. They also give insight into the teen experience—crucial for parents, caregivers, teachers, librarians, guidance counselors, school administrators, health care workers, and other trusted adults who are part of teens’ lives and who support teens.
	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.
BRITANNICA ONLINE
	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.
	Britannica Online for Kids This online encyclopedia  is designed especially for kids and young adults.
EBSCO
	Canadian Points of View  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.
	GreenFILE™ - library card not needed EBSCO proudly offers GreenFILE, a freely accessible research database focusing on the relationship between human beings and the environment. Comprised of more than 600 scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports, GreenFILE offers a unique perspective on the positive and negative ways humans affect the ecology.
	LISTA - library card not needed.  This world-class bibliographic database covers librarianship, classification, information management, and more and indexes nearly 600 periodicals plus books, research reports, and proceedings. With coverage dating back to the mid-1960s, it is the oldest continuously produced database covering the field of information science.
	NoveList This database allows readers to search for their favourite authors or titles, and find others of similar interest.  Users can browse theme-oriented book lists at every reading level through Explore Fiction, and look for outstanding titles in Best Fiction.
	Next Reads This is an exciting new email newsletter service that brings the library to you!  Library website visitors and patrons can subscribe to a variety of subject and genre newsletters which are emailed to you on a regular basis. Subscribers can link directly to the library catalog from books of interest on the lists, and place a hold or request a title immediately. Even those library patrons without email addresses can take advantage of the lists by viewing them online, either at the library or from any Internet access point.  Subscribe to this service today!
	Auto Repair Reference Center Auto Repair Reference Center contains automotive repair information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1945.  Information supplied by Point 5 Technologies, Inc., under license from Nichols Publishing, the former publisher of Chilton® Information.

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	CPI.Q (Canadian Periodicals) 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 Thomson Gale, all with a Canadian focus.
	Discovering Collection Thousands of overview essays, critical analyses, biographies, timelines and multimedia elements combine into this comprehensive online reference resource.
	General Reference Center Gold 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.
	Academic OneFile  Academic OneFile is the premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. Coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects. Includes full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995. Updated daily.
	Custom Newspapers
	Computer Database For researchers who need to keep pace with the fast changing world of high technology, Computer Database is their Internet- accessible reference solution. With Computer Database, library users can access today's most well-read and influential periodicals on the computer, telecommunications and electronics industries -- all in one seamless search.
	Expanded Academic ASAP Includes more than 6,000 full-text titles; more than 3,000 refereed journals; five newspaper indexes -- a total of nearly 10,200 titles in all with more than 25 years of backfile coverage from 1980 to present.
	Gale Virtual Reference Library Search over 100 electronic reference books individually or as a group. Titles include subject specific encyclopedias, subject dictionaries, handbooks, and almanacs.
	InfoTrac OneFile A gigantic collection of millions of magazine and journal articles. Great for research papers and projects. Includes articles from business, technology, current events, economics, education, law, literature, art, politics, science, social science, sports, and more.
	LegalTrac Drawing on a wide variety of the most highly regarded legal publications, LegalTrac™ provides indexing for approximately 875 titles including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals. Mainly American.
	Military and Intelligence Database While this database is designed to serve the research needs of military personnel, it does includes some basic reference materials that are updated annually: The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia and The World Almanac and Book of Facts. With more than 500 titles and more than 7 million articles (80% full-text), searchers are sure to find answers to their reference questions.
	InfoTrac Religion & Philosophy This database features more than 250 magazines and academic journals covering religion and the related areas of philosophy, archaeology and anthropology. Use this database not only to study theological approaches to social issues, but also to learn about the impact that religion has had on culture throughout history, including literature, arts and language
	Student Resource Centre Canadian Edition    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.
	Health Reference Center Academic 1980 - Aug 2009 Multi-source database provides access to the full text of nursing and allied health journals, plus the wide variety of personal health information sources in InfoTrac's award-winning Health Reference Center. All in a single, easy-to-use database, the material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only.
	General Business File ASAP 1980 - Aug 2009 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.
	Educator's Reference Complete 1980 - AUG, 2009 Educator's Reference Complete is a selection of more than 450 full-text academic journals, hundreds of full-text reports, and many premier reference sources. Included content focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education. Majority of the full-text titles included are also found in the ERIC database. The database is updated daily and provides 24-hour access from school or home.
	Communications and Mass Media Collection From marketing professionals to students studying for advanced degrees in linguistic theory, this collection provides current and accurate information from more than 100 journals focused on all aspects of the communications field. Key subjects covered include: advertising and public relations, literature and writing, linguistics, and many more.
	Criminal Justice Collection Whether studying to become a lawyer or law enforcement officer, paralegal, or for a career in Homeland Security, this collection rises to the challenge. Users will have access to 150 journals.
	Environmental Studies and Policy Collection Providing robust coverage of the field of environmental issues and policy, this collection, which includes nearly 200 journals, provides instant access to the multiple viewpoints of this volatile field of study, including perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests.
	Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection 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.
	Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Collection 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.
	Psychology Collection 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. Your library's users will have instant access to 200 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals.
	Kids InfoBits 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.
	InfoTrac Junior 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.
	InfoTrac Student 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.
	National Newspaper Index National Newspaper Index provides quick access to the indexing of America's top five newspapers in one seamless search: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post.
	Health and Wellness Resource Center Easily find answers to your most common health questions. You can learn about a disorder such as diabetes, find information on an upcoming medical test, or read about the latest fad diet. Search for health organizations, or look up over-the-counter medication, prescription drugs, and herbs.
SERVICE ONTARIO
	ServiceOntario Making it easier for you to access the information, services and resources you need, when and how you need them. Whether you’re getting married, starting a business or want to learn more about your workplace or industry, it’s all here.
FACTS ON FILE
	Issues and Controversy  Explores more than 800 hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture.
	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.
OTHER
	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
	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.
	LearningExpress 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.
	Marshall Cavendish Digital Marshall Cavendish Digital is an online library of secondary-level research sources
	NetLibrary NetLibrary provides access to your library’s eContent collection. eContent is the digital version of books, journals, and database content. Note:  To access from home you first need to register your username and password at your local library.
FRENCH RESOURCES
	La Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa 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.