A - Z List of Databases
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Academic OneFile
Find articles from the world’s leading journals and reference sources with extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, and more.
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Advanced Placement Psychology
This collection provides a basic understanding of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops over time.
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Advanced Placement Science
This collection covers topics such as physics, astronomy, botany, biology & genetics and technology.
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Advanced Placement U.S. History
This collection provides coverage of both current thought and events in U.S. History.
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Agriculture Collection
This collection focuses on topics ranging from practical aspects of farming to cutting edge scientific research in horticulture as well as a variety of agricultural-related topics.
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Alt Health Watch
Discover articles on alternative and complementary health information articles from periodicals, pamphlets and books.
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AncestryLibraryEdition.com
This genealogical collection provides coverage of U.S., U.K. and Canada including census, vital, church, court and immigration records.
AudioBookCloud (formerly Tumble Talking Books)
Audio books that you can listen to on your computer with the click of a button.
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Business, Economics & Theory Collection
This collection focuses on topics ranging from practical aspects of farming to cutting edge scientific research in horticulture as well as a variety of agricultural-related topics
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Canada in Context
Designed for high-school students, this database includes newspapers, podcasts, and reference books on current events, the arts, science, government, history, sports and more.
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Canadian Directory to Foundations and Corporations
Updated every week, this is Canada’s largest and most accurate bilingual fundraising database.
Canadian Encyclopaedia Online
Provides online access to the full text of the Canadian Encyclopaedia courtesy of Historica.
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Canadian Periodical Index (CPI.Q)
Find articles from a comprehensive list of Canadian and international journals, magazines and other reference content with a Canadian focus.
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Canadian Points of View Reference Centre
Essays that explore differing viewpoints on social and current issues.
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Canadian Reference Centre
Find articles from international and Canadian newspapers, magazines, newswires, reference books and company information.
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Career Cruising
An interactive career resource tool allows you to match your skills and interests with various careers and find useful information on careers.
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ChiltonLibrary
This database provides automotive repair information for thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models.
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Communication and Mass Media Collection
Focuses on all aspects of the communications field including advertising, public relations, linguistics, and literature.
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Community Information Centre of Waterloo Region
Search for information about non-profit and social service organizations. This database is created and maintained by the Community Information Centre of Waterloo Region.
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Computer Database
Find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering and the application of technology.
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Consumer Health Complete
This collection includes topics such as aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs and alcohol, fitness, nutrition, and more.
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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.
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Discovering Collection
Search a selection of reference, primary sources, creative works, and multimedia covering core curriculum areas, including history, literature, science, and social studies.
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Diversity Studies Collection
A must-have for social science, history and liberal arts coursework, this collection explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community.
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Download Library
Download and listen to hundreds of great fiction and non-fiction books on your computer, mp3 player or iPod.
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Educators 200 Collection
This collection includes articles and information on the latest technologies, developments, instruction and breakthroughs in education.
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eLibrary Canada
Articles from both national and international newspapers, magazines and journals. Includes the KW Record.
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eLibrary Elementary
Content from newspapers, magazines and books designed to help students in grades 3-7 with their homework and assignments.
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Environmental Studies & Policy Collection
Provides coverage of environmental issues and policies, including perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests.
European Business ASAP
This database includes information with a European orientation relating to finance, acquisitions & mergers, international trade, money management and more.
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Fine Arts & Music Collection
This collection includes research in areas such as drama, music, art history and film making.
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Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
Features over 25,000 informative segments of the encyclopaedia and meets the research needs of elementary, middle and high schools students. It is searchable by subject or keywords within the entry.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library
Database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
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Gardening, Landscaping & Horticulture
This collection focuses on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture.
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General Business File ASAP
Search for company profiles, investment reports and late breaking news on companies, industries, products and executives.
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General OneFile
This source for virtually every popular, business and professional topic combines mainstream and specialized sources.
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General Reference Center Gold
Find articles from newspapers, reference books, magazines and trade publications on current events, popular culture, business and industry and more.
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General Science Collection
Search this collection of journals on the latest scientific developments — including such topics as particle physics, advanced mathematics, and nanotechnology.
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GLBT Life & Issues Collection
Provides coverage of this significant aspect of our culture, covering such topics as gender studies, family and marital issues, health aspects, and many more.
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Global Books in Print
Lists in-print and forthcoming titles, primarily in English with some foreign-language material.
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Grzimek’s Animal Life
This database provides information on topics including amphibians, reptiles and birds, fish, insects, mammals and more.
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Health & Wellness Resource Centre
Provides instant access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference material.
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Home Improvement Collection
This collection covers topics such as architectural techniques, tools and material selection and more. Perfect for hobbyists and professionals alike.
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Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Collection
This collection of journals provides well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism field.
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Information Science & Technology Collection
This collection provides coverage of topics such as data processing techniques, metadata architectures, and more.
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InfoTrac Newsstand
This collection of 1200+ newspapers from around the world allows you to search by title, headline, data and other assigned fields.
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Insurance & Liability Collection
Find information on the insurance and liability industry, covering such topics as labour relations, mortgage banking, legal issues, and more.
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Junior Edition & Junior Edition K-12
Search for information on topics including current events, the arts, science, health, people, government. Designed for students.
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Kids InfoBits
Developed especially for beginning researchers in Kindergarten-grade 5, this database covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
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LegalTrac
Provides reviews of major legal cases, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals.
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Literature Resource Centre
Find up-to-date biographical information, overviews, literary criticism, reviews and more.
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Mango
Learn to speak a new language with this interactive language learning tool.
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MasterFILE Premier
Provides access to over 2000 general periodicals, reference books and biographies
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Military and Intelligence Database
Provides access to more than 600 military-specific and general interest publications.
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Newspaper Direct Press Display
A collection of newspapers from over 55 countries worldwide, available in full-colour and in their original layout. Features today’s papers plus an archive.
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NoveList Plus
Find reviews and recommendations for literary fiction, popular fiction and non-fiction, history, spirituality & religion, true crime, and travel and more.
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NoveList K-8 Plus
Find recommendations and information about picture books, children’s “chapter” books and young adult titles for young readers of both fiction and non-fiction books.
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Nursing & Allied Health Collection
This collection provides information on topics such as specialized care, treatment and management of all sorts of patients including caring for AIDS patients, giving emergency care, serving the elderly and operating specialized equipment.
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OurOntario
OurOntario.ca is a state-of-the-art discovery portal. Find audio, video, text, government documents, images and collections about Ontario, or from Ontario organizations.
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PebbleGo Animals
Provides information on hundreds of animals. Includes animal related information, educational games, learning activities and lesson plans. Designed specifically for K-3.
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PebbleGo Earth and Space
Provides information on weather, seasons, solar system and more. Includes videos, educational games and learning activities. Designed specifically for K-3.
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Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Collection
This collection includes research in the fields of physical therapy and sports medicine such as treatment techniques, experimental research theses and more.
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Pop Culture Collection
This collection provides useful information for any researcher in a social science, history, art or liberal arts course.
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Primary Search
Provides students with easy-to-read encyclopaedic entries written specifically for kids as well as articles from popular, elementary school magazines and pamphlets.
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Psychology Collection
Provides a basic understanding of the study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops over time.
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Religion & Philosophy Collection
Coverage of different religions, philosophies and they they impact our daily lives.
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Santé en français - Consumer Health Information in French
This collection provides health information in French for the most common health topics. Please note that the browsing, help and search interface are in French.
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Small Business Collection
Find articles on business tips, strategies and success stories. Perfect for entrepreneurs and students.
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Student Edition - K12
Designed for high-school students, this database includes newspapers, podcasts, and reference books on current events, the arts, science, government, history, sports and more.
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Teen Health & Wellness
Provides students with curricular support and self-help on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, and more.
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TumbleBook Library
Online e-books for children. Listen to a story, do a puzzle, or play a game!
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TumbleReadables
An online collection of fiction and non-fiction books that you can listen to. Ideal for people trying to improve their reading skills, new Canadians, or those with vision difficulties.
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U.S. History Collection
This collection includes information on both current thought and events in U.S. history as well as scholarly work being established in the field
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Vocation & Careers Collection
This collection provides content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.
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War & Terrorism Collection
A definitive collection for students of history, social science and current events, providing insight into conflicts and their multiple causes.
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World History Collection
This collection provides coverage of both the current thought and events in World History, useful both to the novice historian and to the advanced academic researcher.
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