You will need your library card number and password to access these resources from home. Don't forget to set up your password at the library.
Pebble Go, Facts on File and Culture Grams require different usernames and passwords which you can get from the database brochure or at the library.
Mac users may want to download a pdf browser plug in to make it easier to access some articles.
Business |
 | Agriculture Database |
| This collection of more than 400 titles is focused on agriculture and its related fields: from practical aspects of farming to cutting edge scientific research in horticulture. In addition, over 20 Delmar reference titles provide in-depth coverage on a variety of agricultural related topics. |
 | General Business File |
| Comprehensive business research database offering full-text journals, investment reports, directory listings and newswire releases. |
 | Gale Virtual Reference Library |
| A collection of specialized e-books for multidisciplinary research. View the cover, a description, table of contents, index, illustrations and tables as well as search all content. Click on "Show all" when you open the database for a full list of titles. Relevant titles include Business Leader Profiles for Students, Encyclopedia of Business & Finance, Gale e-commerce Sourcebook, etc. |
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Career & Education |
 | Career Cruising |
| This tool will help those looking for career and school direction. Try the Career Matchmaker test to get a ranked list of occupations, or try looking through career profiles to see what that job is really all about. There is detailed information on apprenticeships and postsecondary schooling, both colleges and universities. Find simple instructions or view tutorials on each section of the site: assessments, careers, education and training, employment, and portfolio. |
 | Learning Express Library |
| Find video tutorials for a variety of computer programs and operating systems. Courses include the Microsft Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Publisher, etc), Adobe Flash, Illustrator and Photoshop, Windows XP and Vista as well as the Mac Leopard Operating System. To register from home, please use your library card number as your username and select Ontario City Library when prompted for the library name. Video Demo |
 | Learn Ontario |
| Providing discovery and access to learning tutorials that will help you make the most of your digital literacy skills and answers for all your software questions. Find the help you need, when you need it. |
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Do It Yourself |
 | Chilton Library |
| Chilton Library contains repair and maintenance information for most makes and models of domestic and imported vehicles. Simply select the year, make and model to see a wealth of information on your car. |
 | Home Improvement Reference Centre |
| Find articles and videos on a variety of common household chores and repairs. |
 | Small Engine Repair Reference Centre |
| Contains information on domestic and imported small engines. Includes ATVs, generators, boats, motorcycles, personal wwater craft, snow mobiles, tractors, lawn mowers and more. |
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eBooks & eAudiobooks |
| Find further information and instructions in our user guide. |
 | eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| This collection of eBooks is currently available to view on your PC or Mac. Includes many classics, reader's guides, fiction and non-fiction titles. NetLibrary has changed to eBooks on EBSCohost as of July 20th. Existing and new users will need to visit the library to create a free account to use this service. For help with this and to view video tutorials visit EBSCOhost support page or ask a librarian. Download Adobe Digital Editions to transfer eBooks to a portable device. |
 | eAudiobooks on EBSCOhost |
| This collection of eAudiobooks includes many classics, reader's guides, fiction and non-fiction titles. NetLibrary has changed to eAudiobooks on EBSCohost as of July 20th. Existing and new users will need to visit the library to create a free account to use this service. For help with this and to view video tutorials visit EBSCOhost support page or ask a librarian. You will be prompted to install a download manager when you select your first eAudiobook to checkout. |
 | Pulse e-media collection |
| This collection of e-books and e-audiobooks is brought to you by the County of Simcoe Library Co-operative. Just download the free software for access to books in a variety of formats for the whole family. Just check the icons for each title to determine compatability with PCs, Macs, iPods and other mp3 players. eBooks work with the nook, Kobo or the Sony Reader. There's a detailed help menu and video to walk you through the entire process. |
 | FactsOnFile ebooks |
| This collection of research books for children and young adults focuses mainly on Science and World Religions. These are electronic versions of books we also offer in our print collection. Find the username and password at the circulation or reference desk. |
 | TumbleBooks |
| A collection of animated, talking picture books, reading comprehension quizzes, educational games, and teacher resources. Kids can follow along in the text while hearing their favourite stories read- aloud. |
 | TumbleReadables |
| This collection of read-aloud books for older readers and ESL students features picture books, early readers, chapter books, middle school readers, YA/teen Novels, children's classics, classics and Shakespeare. |
 | Audio Book Cloud |
| A collection of audiobooks to listen to online. Includes classics, adult fiction, non-fiction and children's books. |
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Virtual Reference Library |
| A collection of e-books for research purposes. For a full list of titles click on "Show all" after you open the database. |
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Genealogy |
 | Ancestry Library |
| Available in Library Only | Discover your unique family history! This resource includes billions of records from around the world, including from U.S., U.K., and Canadian census and vital records, immigration and passport records, periodicals and books, photos, and more. Video Demo |
 | Heritage Quest |
| A collection of research materials designed to help users search their family lineage. You will find U.S. federal census records, family histories, published genealogies, historical books, Revolutionary War records, Freedmans Bank records, and more to help you trace your American ancestors paths across history. |
 | Pages of the Past |
| Toronto Star newspaper archives from 1892 to 2002. Also includes the Canadian Business and Current Affairs collection. Use your library card number and password to access. |
 | ibidnet - Local Historical Database |
| Find historical records and photos from the local area of Bradford West Gwillimbury and Innisfil. You are able to search for essays, artifacts, vital records, and images from the past. |
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Geography & Travel |
 | A to Z Maps Online |
An excellent source for printable maps, both outline, geographical and social. Also features a quiz game and international themed crossword puzzles. Find maps and flags from around the world from reliable sources like the Atlas of Canada. Video Demo and User Guide |
 | Global Road Warrior |
An excellent source for travel or international research. Continually updated with practical information including culture and customs, business practices, useful travel phrases and tips especially for women. Video Demo and User Guide |
 | Mango Languages |
Mango is the fast, easy, and most effective way to learn to speak a foreign language! Mango is an online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication. Through fun and engaging interactive lessons, Mango makes learning a new language fast, easy and incredibly effective. User Guide |
 | Culture Grams |
Explore Canadian provinces, American states, and countries from around the world with this resource. Learn about each country’s history, customs, government, and general attitudes. Listen to the national anthem, view photos, and try recipes. Read interviews in which people from around the world describe their challenges, ambitions, and everyday lives. For access from outside the library, please see the circulation desk for username and password. Video Demo and User Guide |
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Health |
 | Consumer Health Complete |
| Designed for patients, this database indexes reference sources, reports, drug information sheets, pamphlets and periodicals. Also features medical images, diagrams, videos and animations with audio narration. |
 | Salem Health - Psychology and Mental Health |
| An excellent reference source. Use the first 5 digits of your library card number as the password for this resource. |
 | Teen Health and Wellness |
| Teen Health and Wellness provides teens and young adults, 12-19, with school support and self-help on topics including diseases and conditions; drugs and alcohol; nutrition and fitness; mental and emotional health; sexuality and sexual health; bullying and internet safety; green living; family life, and more. Get the username and password from the library to access from home. User Guide |
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History & Social Science |
 | Canadian Points of View |
| Provides students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides information on 100 key topics that relate to the secondary school curriculum, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), counterpoint (opposing argument), and Critical Thinking Guide. Simple instructions. |
| | Gale Virtual Reference Library |
| A collection of e-books for research purposes. For a full list of titles click on "Show all" after you open the database. Relevant titles include Psychologists and their theories for Students, Encyclopedia of Crime & Justice, Encyclopedia of Sociology, etc. |
 | Military and Intelligence Collection |
| Key subjects include socioeconomic effects of war, governmental policies, the structure of armed forces, and many more. |
 | Religion and Philosophy Infotrac Collection |
| 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. |
 | Canada in Context |
 Designed for Canadian students' research with curriculum related material in History, Science, Literature, Geography, Cultures, and more. |
| | Salem History - Great Lives 18th & 19th Century |
| Find biographies on famous people from the 18th and 19th Centuries. Use the first 5 digits of your library card number as the password for this resource. |
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Hobbies |
 | Garden, Landscaping and Horticulture Collection |
| Find more than 100 magazines and journals related to gardening. |
 | Hobbies & Crafts Reference Centre |
| Features "how to" instructions and creative project ideas pulled from nearly 1000 books and magazines. Provides full text from leading magazines and hundreds of
videos on everything hobby related from collecting and model building to scrapbooking and needlework. |
 | Novelist Plus |
| Find your next great book here, either fiction or non-fiction. Use this database to find lists of books in a series or similar authors to those you already enjoy.
Find discussion guides for book clubs and recommended reads as well. |
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Kids & Homework (K-Grade 8) |
| | A to Z Maps Online |
| An excellent source for printable maps, both outline, geographical and social. Also features a quiz game and international themed crossword puzzles. Find maps and flags from around the world from reliable sources like the Atlas of Canada. Video Demo and User Guide |
| Culture Grams |
Explore Canadian provinces, American states, and countries from around the world with this resource. Learn about each country’s history, customs, government, and general attitudes. Listen to the national anthem, view photos, and try recipes. Read interviews in which people from around the world describe their challenges, ambitions, and everyday lives. For access from outside the library, please see the circulation desk for username and password. Video Demoand User Guide |
 | Grzimek's Animal Life |
| This animal focused resource is thoroughly researched and authoritative. Named after Zoologist Bernhard Grzimek these detailed articles help you understand the taxonomy of the animal world while providing pictures and videos to enhance your research. |
 | InfoTrac Junior |
| Resources especially for students from Grade 5 - 12 |
 | Kids InfoBits |
| Reference material and articles especially for students from Kindergarten - Grade 5 |
 | Novelist Plus K-8 |
| This easy to use database will help students find books for school and leisure reading, including both fiction and non-fiction. Find award winning books, Grab and Go lists and recommended reads from teachers and librarians. |
 | Pebble Go |
| Designed for K-3 students featuring two distinct collections - Animal and Earth & Space. Makes learning and research fun and easy with lots of graphics, audio narration and printable pictures to colour. Please ask for the password at the library. |
| | Tumble Books |
| A collection of animated, talking picture books, reading comprehension quizzes, educational games, and teacher resources. Kids can follow along in the text while hearing their favourite stories read- aloud. |
| | Tumble Readables |
| This collection of read-aloud books for older readers and ESL students features picture books, early readers, chapter books, middle school readers, YA/teen Novels, children's classics, classics and Shakespeare. |
| | Audio Book Cloud |
| A collection of audiobooks to listen to online. Includes classics, adult fiction, non-fiction and children's books. |
 | Worldbook |
| Encyclopedia, Dictionary and image finder. Find help with research projects and computer questions here too. Video Demo |
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Law |
 | Criminal Justice Collection |
| Includes Canadian legal journals and law quarterlies. Perfect for researchers who are studying law or law enforcement, paralegal service, forensic science, or developing policy, going to court, or writing sociological reports. |
 | LegalTrac |
| Provides full-text coverage of major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals offers law students, faculty and legal researchers the publications they need for their research and practicum. |
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Language & Literature |
| | Canada in Context |
| Designed for Canadian students' research with curriculum related material in History, Science, Literature, Geography, Cultures, and more. |
 | eLibrary Canada |
| Available in Library Only. This easy-to-use resources brings together content about in-demand subjects from millions of multimedia-rich, global resources, including magazines, journals, newspapers, transcripts, e-books, Web sites, videos, and more. User Guide |
 | Literary Reference Center |
| An excellent tool for students and avid readers to find author biographies, plot summaries, work overviews, and essays from reputable sources including literary reference works, books, magazines and journals. Users will also find poetry, short stories, classic texts and author interviews. |
 | Literature Resource Center |
| Uniquely relevant to today's curriculum, the resource's rich critical, biographical and contextual materials support interdisciplinary approaches, information literacy, and the development of critical thinking skills. Researchers will find the information they need on authors and their works, from all time periods and from around the world. |
| | Mango Languages |
Mango is the fast, easy, and most effective way to learn to speak a foreign language! Mango is an online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication. Through fun and engaging interactive lessons, Mango makes learning a new language fast, easy and incredibly effective. |
| | Novelist Plus |
| Find your next great book here, either fiction or non-fiction. Use this database to find lists of books in a series or similar authors to those you already enjoy.
Find discussion guides for book clubs and recommended reads as well. |
| | Salem Literature - Masterplots |
| Find biographies on famous authours as well as plot summaries and critical analysis for famous works of literature here. Use the first 5 digits of your library card number as the password for this resource. |
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Newspapers & Magazines |
 | CPI.Q Canadian Periodicals |
| Provides the most-requested Canadian reference information available. Includes The Globe and Mail, Maclean's weekly magazine, and Canadian News Facts. Bilingual interface (English and French). Simple instructions. |
 | Consumer Reports |
| Use this trusted source for information on consumer products. Find current issues for up to date research, reliable reviews and recommendations on all types of household items. Click on pdf Full Text to see the page as it was originally printed. |
 | Infotrac Newsstand |
| Includes Canadian, American, and international newspapers searchable by title, headline, date, newspaper section. |
| | eLibrary Canada |
| Available in Library OnlyThis easy-to-use resources brings together content about in-demand subjects from millions of multimedia-rich, global resources, including magazines, journals, newspapers, transcripts, e-books, Web sites, videos, and more. User Guide |
 | General One File |
| Full text newspaper and newswires, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and Christian Science Monitor. Some magazines and peer reviewed academic journals as well as National Public Radio (NPR) audio files & transcripts, and all the Fodors travel guides from 2006 and 2007. |
| | Pages of the Past |
| Toronto Star newspaper archives from 1892 to 2002. Also includes the Canadian Business and Current Affairs collection. Use your library card number and password to access. |
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Research (Grade 9 and Up) |
 | Encyclopedia Britannica Online |
| The authoritative resource for basic information on any topic you can imagine. Includes a World Atlas, Dictionary and descriptive historical timelines. |
| | Canadian Points of View |
| Provides students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides information on 100 key topics that relate to
the secondary school curriculum, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), counterpoint (opposing argument), and Critical Thinking Guide. Simple instructions. |
| | CPI.Q Canadian Periodicals |
| Provides the most-requested Canadian reference information available. Includes The Globe and Mail, Maclean's weekly magazine, and Canadian News Facts. Bilingual interface (English and French). Simple instructions. |
 | Discovering Collection |
| Covers history, literature, biography, science and social studies with multimedia content. Video Demo. |
| | eLibrary Canada |
| Available in Library Only This easy-to-use resources brings together content about in-demand subjects from millions of multimedia-rich, global resources, including magazines, journals, newspapers, transcripts, e-books, Web sites, videos, and more. User Guide |
 | EBSCOhost Web |
| Excellent starting point for researchers. Features Canadian reference Centre (magazines, newspapersm reference books and images), Science Reference Centre
(biology, chemistry, physics and more) and more. |
| | Gale Virtual Reference Library |
| A collection of e-books for research purposes. For a full list of titles click on "Show all" after you open the database. |
 | General Reference Centre Gold |
| Magazines, newspaper articles, hundred's of childrens magazines, almanacs, encyclopedias, dictionaries, reference books, maps, historical images, podcasts, video files, and more than 15 acclaimed reference works such as Gale Encyclopedia of Science and Columbia Encyclopedia. |
| | Canada in Context |
| Designed for Canadian students' research with curriculum related material in History, Science, Literature, Geography, Cultures, and more. |
| | Teen Health and Wellness |
| Teen Health and Wellness provides teens and young adults, 12-19, with school support and self-help on topics including diseases and conditions; drugs and alcohol; nutrition and fitness; mental and emotional health; sexuality and sexual health; bullying and internet safety; green living; family life, and more. Get the username and password from the library to access from home.User Guide |
| | World book Online |
| Encyclopedia, Dictionary and image finder. Find help with research projects and computer questions here too. Video Demo |
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Science & Technology |
| | Agriculture Database |
| This collection of more than 400 titles is focused on agriculture and its related fields: from practical aspects of farming to cutting edge scientific research in horticulture. In addition, over 20 Delmar reference titles provide in-depth coverage on a variety of agricultural related topics. |
 | Computer Database |
| Computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology. |
| | EBSCOhost Web |
| Excellent starting point for researchers. Features Canadian reference Centre (magazines, newspapersm reference books and images), Science Reference Centre
(biology, chemistry, physics and more) and more. |
 | Environmental Studies and Policy Collection |
| Answers environmentally-related inquiries, issues and policies, including diverse perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests. |
| | Gale Virtual Reference Library |
| A collection of e-books for research purposes. For a full list of titles click on "Show all" after you open the database. Titles like: Pollution A to Z, Science and its Times, Science of Everyday Things, World of Earth Science, etc. |
| | Learning Express Library |
| Find video tutorials for a variety of computer programs and operating systems. Courses include the Microsft Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Publisher, etc), Adobe Flash, Illustrator and Photoshop, Windows XP and Vista as well as the Mac Leopard Operating System. To register from home, please use your library card number as your username. Video Demo |
| Learn Ontario |
| Providing discovery and access to learning tutorials that will help you make the most of your digital literacy skills and answers for all your software questions. Find the help you need, when you need it. |
 | 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. |
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