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eResources
The Library provides online access to thousands of magazines, newspapers, reference books, and downloadable audio and electronic books, free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Click on the links below to access topic related research databases or browse the latest editions of magazines and newspapers. Age and grade appropriate databases are listed on our Kids Zone eResources page and our Teen askON Homework Help page. To connect directly from inside the library just click on the link. To connect from home, school, office or anywhere else in the world you will need your 14 digit Georgina Public Libraries card number. For general help on using databases, click here.


Databases by Subject

Databases A-Z

Automotive & Small Engine

Chilton's Chilton Library represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models. http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/ko_pl_georgina?db=CHLL

 

ConsumerReports.comConsumer Reports contains the complete contents of Consumer Reports Magazine. Browse or search for product information on everything from cars to toasters.




Small Engine Repair databaseSmall Engine Repair Reference Center contains the full set of small engine repair manuals from Clymer, with thousands of accurate and concise step-by-step maintenance and repair instructions for motorcycles, ATVs, personal water craft, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, tractors, snow blowers, generators, and more.


 


Books & Reading

AudioBookCloud

AudioBookCloud

This collection includes online streaming audio books for childrenthat you can listen to from any computer or mobile device. AudioBookCloud provides unlimited remote access to high quality recordings of over 1000 titles. There are no sign outs, no CDs, no return date, and no software to download. Just choose from the collection and start listening. Click on the logo to check it out!

 

Gale Virtual Reference LibraryGale Virtual Reference Library a database of eBooks, encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Each collection offers a description and cover photo, illustration list, eBook Indexes, eBook table of contents, in-line graphics and tables, and hyperlinks to related content within an eBook. On-demand interface translation into English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and other languages.


NoveList Plus logo buttonNoveList® Plus helps customers find that next great read. With well over 200,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles included, plus feature content including lists of award-winning books, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, Recommended Reads and more, NoveList Plus is a complete readers’ resource. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s4409906&profile=novplus http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/ko_pl_georgina?db=GVRL

 

One Click Digital logo and link

OneClickdigital offers 100 audiobooks for download to your device. All of the OneClickdigital titles have unlimited user access, so there is no holds list! First time users, please click here for info on how to get started. First time users will need to register with a username and password on the OneClickdigital site.

 

 

Overdrive downloadable audiobooks and ebooksOverDrive is a provincial collection of fiction and non-fiction audiobooks and eBooks.
First time OverDrive users, please click here for info on getting started. http://downloadcentre.library.on.ca

Overdrive is made possible through Capacity Building Grant funding from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.

 

Tumble Book Cloud logoTumbleBookCloud

TumbleBookCloud is our middle school AND high school collection which contains over 600 titles! This collection contains a vast array of YA/Teen novels, classics, poetry, short stories, YA/Teen audiobooks, our very popular graphic novels, and world class educational videos from National Geographic.

 


Business

Small Business Resource CentreSmall Business Resource Center is a comprehensive database covering all major areas of starting, operating and maintaining a business from financing, management, marketing, accounting, taxes and more.

 

 

Canadian

Canada in Context created especially for researchers and educators studying Canada, its people and its history, Canada in Context integrates many Gale references — like Worldmark Encyclopedia of Canadian Provinces, Discovering Authors Canadian Edition, Native North American Almanac and more — with media-rich options. http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/ko_pl_georgina?db=CIC


Canadian Points of View Reference CentreCanadian Points of View Reference Centre is a guide to debate, developing arguments, writing position papers, and for development of critical thinking skills. Each Points of View Essay includes a series of questions and additional material to generate further thought. Also included are thousands of supporting articles from the world’s top political and societal publications. Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

 

Canadian Periodical IndexCPI.Q (Canadian Periodical Index)
Useful to libraries, professionals, researchers, government institutions and organizations, it contains a wealth of Canadian and international periodicals — including Canada's national newspaper, The Globe and Mail; Maclean's weekly magazine; Canadian News Facts; and encyclopedic reference materials, such as the Canadian Parliamentary Guide and Canadian Newsmakers. [Titles List] http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/ko_pl_georgina?db=CPI

 

Careers

Career Cruising

 

Career Cruising offers a suite of online career guidance and planning tools designed for people of all ages. Using our 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. ***You will need to create an account in order to use this database.***

 

Learning Express LibraryLearningExpress Library offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want-at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you.  Now featuring practice for the Canadian Citizenship Test and a full battery of practice tests for the Canadian edition of the GED. www.learningexpresslibrary.com To login from outside the library, enter your library card number as your username.


Genealogy

http://ancestrylibrary.proquest.comAncestry.ca 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. For In-Library Use ONLY, not available remotely from home. http://ancestrylibrary.proquest.com

 

General Interest

Consumer Health Complete

Consumer Health Complete is a comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. It is designed to support the information needs of patients, and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s4409906&profile=chc

 


ConsumerReports.comConsumer Reports contains the complete contents of Consumer Reports Magazine. Browse or search for product information on everything from cars to toasters. Consumer Reports logo

 

 

Learning Express LibraryLearningExpress Library offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want-at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you.  Now featuring practice for the Canadian Citizenship Test and a full battery of practice tests for the Canadian edition of the GED. http://www.learningexpresslibrary.com

 

Mango Language LearningMango is a language learning program teaching practical conversation and cultural awareness for the world’s most popular languages. It’s the fun, easy and incredibly effective way for travelers of all kinds to learn to speak a foreign language. http://libraries.mangolanguages.com/georgina-lib/start

 

PebbleGo offers interactive content, reading supports, learning activities and educational games about animals, space, weather, seasons and much more.PebbleGo offers interactive content, reading supports, learning activities and educational games about animals, space, weather, seasons and much more.

 

 

Health & Wellness

Consumer Health CompleteConsumer Health Complete is a comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. It is designed to support the information needs of patients, and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s4409906&profile=chc



http://www.teenhealthandwellness.comTeen Health & Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers is created for teens with their unique concerns and perspective in mind, but will also be useful for parents, teachers and others who are part of a teen's life. http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com

 

 

Languages

Mango Language LearningMango is a language learning program teaching practical conversation and cultural awareness for the world’s most popular languages. It’s the fun, easy and incredibly effective way for travelers of all kinds to learn to speak a foreign language. http://libraries.mangolanguages.com/georgina-lib/start

 

Newspapers & Magazines

Canada in Context created especially for researchers and educators studying Canada, its people and its history, Canada in Context integrates many Gale references — like Worldmark Encyclopedia of Canadian Provinces, Discovering Authors Canadian Edition, Native North American Almanac and more — with media-rich options. http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/ko_pl_georgina?db=CIC

 

 

http://proquest.umi.com/login ConsumerReports.comConsumer Reports contains the complete contents of Consumer Reports Magazine. Browse or search for product information on everything from cars to toasters. Consumer Reports logo

 

 


CPI.Q (Canadian Periodical Index)
Useful to libraries, professionals, researchers, government institutions and organizations, it contains a wealth of Canadian and international periodicals — including The Globe and Mail; Maclean's weekly magazine; Canadian News Facts; and encyclopedic reference materials, such as the Canadian Parliamentary Guide and Canadian Newsmakers. [Titles List] http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/ko_pl_georgina?db=CPI


Gale PowerSearch searches all Gale Infotrac databases together from one search screen. One-stop-shopping for all research topics. http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/ko_pl_georgina

 

 

General One File LogoGeneral OneFile is one of our eResources. More than 7,800 full-text titles and 3,600 refereed journals, and hundreds of newspapers; over 500 travel guides; Full-text of the New York Times from 1985 to the present, updated daily and more with nearly 30 years of coverage.

 

 

Research

Canada In ContextCanada in Context created especially for researchers and educators studying Canada, its people and its history, Canada in Context integrates many Gale references — like Worldmark Encyclopedia of Canadian Provinces, Discovering Authors Canadian Edition, Native North American Almanac and more — with media-rich options.

 

ConsumerReports.comConsumer Reports contains the complete contents of Consumer Reports Magazine. Browse or search for product information on everything from cars to toasters. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s4409906&profile=crcro

 

CPI.QCPI.Q (Canadian Periodical Index)
Useful to libraries, professionals, researchers, government institutions and organizations, it contains a wealth of Canadian and international periodicals — including The Globe and Mail; Maclean's weekly magazine; Canadian News Facts; and encyclopedic reference materials, such as the Canadian Parliamentary Guide and Canadian Newsmakers. [Titles List] http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/ko_pl_georgina?db=CPI


Canadian Points of View Reference CentreCanadian Points of View Reference Centre is a guide to debate, developing arguments, writing position papers, and for development of critical thinking skills. Each Points of View Essay includes a series of questions and additional material to generate further thought. Also included are thousands of supporting articles from the world’s top political and societal publications.

 

Discovering Collection logoOnline homework help

The DIScovering Collection is one of our e Resources. Thousands of overview essays, critical analyses, biographies, timelines and multimedia elements comprise the Discovering Collection comprehensive online reference resource.

 

Learning Express LibraryLearningExpress Library offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want-at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you.  Now featuring practice for the Canadian Citizenship Test and a full battery of practice tests for the Canadian edition of the GED. www.learningexpresslibrary.com

Power SearchPowerSearch searches all Gale Infotrac databases together from one search screen. One-stop-shopping for all research topics.



Virtual Reference LibraryGale Virtual Reference Library a database of eBooks, encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Each collection offers a description and cover photo, illustration list, eBook Indexes, eBook table of contents, in-line graphics and tables, and hyperlinks to related content within an eBook. On-demand interface translation into English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and other languages. http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/ko_pl_georgina http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/ko_pl_georgina?db=GVRL

 

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Georgina Public Libraries homepage a current affairs collection of 30 English-language newspapers from across Canada. Available in French and English. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s4409906&profile=crcro http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/ko_pl_georgina?db=HWRC http://www.pebblego.com link to One Click Digital Career Crusing logo Small Engine Repair Reference Center logo General OneFile Small Business Resource Center AudioBookCloud logo TumbleBookCloud logo Consumer Reports logo