|
|
 |
| All Databases | Alphabetical Listing | Auto Repair | Business | Computers | Culture | Environment | French Resources | Government | Health | History | Homework Resources | Legal | Magazines and Journals | Military | Newspapers | Reading and Literature | Reference/Encyclopedias | Religion | Science & Technology | Teens |
 |
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. |
 |
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. |
|

|
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.
 |
 |
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.
 |
 |
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. |
 |
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. |
 |
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. |
 |
Discovering Collection  Thousands of overview essays, critical analyses, biographies, timelines and multimedia elements combine into this comprehensive online reference resource. |
 |
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. |
 |
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. |
 |
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. |
 |
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. |
 |
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. |
 |
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. |
|

|
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. |
 |
Issues and Controversy Explores more than 800 hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture. |
 |
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. |
 |
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. |
|

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