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Are you a student who is writing an assignment using encyclopedias, magazines or reference books? Are you interested in finding the most up to date information on wellness and holistic resources? Are you trying to decide which career path to take? The databases below provide access to all types of information, including newspaper and magazine articles, journals for scholarly or school research, encyclopedia articles, book reviews and so much more.

Click on the Database title to access. Home access requires you to use your valid Mississauga Library card. Enter all 14 digits with no spaces. Once you are logged in as a Mississauga Library user, you should be taken to either the main search screen for the database or a link to it. You can begin your search from there.

You will need to log in for each searching session. Some features may not work well or at all with older browser versions. Some of the databases, such as eLibrary, only allow 15 users at one time; therefore you may have difficulty accessing the databases at peak times.

If you need further assistance, drop by your local branch and one of the staff will be very happy to sit down at a computer with you and help you get started. The databases are organized by subject or in alphabetical order (scroll down to see alphabetical listing).

Databases You Can Search 24/7 - By Subject:
Reading & Literature Literature Resource Centre Access to biographies, bibliographies and critical analysis of authors from every age and literary discipline. Designed to meet the research needs of undergraduate and high school students. Litfinder Provides access to thousands of full-text poems, stories, plays and speeches and essays, in addition to a glossary of poetic terminology, essays on poetry, author biographies and illustrations.	Junior Research / Homework Help eLibrary ELibrary Canada is the best way for students of all ages to do research over the Internet, using a deep database of reliable sources. Kids Infobits Targets the research needs of students from Kindergarten through Grade Five. The curriculum - related, age appropriate, full-text content is from the best elementary reference sources, newspapers and magazines. Discovering Collection Offers easy access to award-winning content on a broad range of topics including history, literature, science, social studies, and more. Discovering Collection provides a premium selection of reference, primary sources, creative works, and multimedia. Junior Edition (Subject Guide) Info Trac Junior Edition Now with over 330 titles, cross searchable with E-Books, this periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more. Teen Health & Wellness Provides students with comprehensive curricular support and self-help tools on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, diversity, family life and more. World Book Online Reference Center: World Book Kids/L'Encyclop�die D�couverte World Book Kids is based on the award winning World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia and offers simple navigation, easy-to-read articles, and thousands of illustrations. Select the L'Encyclopeida Decouverte for the French Encyclopeida.
Reference/Encyclopedia Auto Repair Reference Center Contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting back as far as 1945. Gale Virtual Reference Library A database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you use the database at different libraries. General OneFile A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. General Reference Centre 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. Military and Intelligence Database Delivers answers for both the novice and experienced researcher - all in one seamless search. Contains information from over 500 books, encyclopedias, magazines, newspapers and journals.	Young Adult/Adult Research eLibrary Description above Academic OneFile The premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. Coverage of physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects. Millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text with no restrictions. Canadian Points of View A full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides information on 100 key topics of interest to Canadian researchers with an overview, point, counterpoint and Critical Thinking Guide. Expanded Academic ASAP From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and images! Student Edition (Subject Guide) Info Trac Student Edition K-12 Now with over 1100 titles, cross searchable with E-Books, this periodical database is designed for high-school students with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
Science/Health AccessScience The online version of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology with access to articles, definitions and biographies. Astronomy, paleontolgoy, technology and much more. Health & Wellness Resource Centre Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, numerous reference volumes, over 700 health videos from partner Healthology, Inc., hundreds of pamphlets and health-related articles from 2,200 general interest publications in addition to a broad collection of Gale reference titles. Teen Health & Wellness Provides students with comprehensive curricular support and self-help tools on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, diversity, family life and more.	Careers/Learning Learning Express Library A comprehensive, interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons', students and adult learners' succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. Career Cruising Canadian database containing information on 140 different occupations including job descriptions, salary range and educational requirements. Occupations are indexed by school subjects, occupational clusters and alphabetical listings. Find a career that suits your interests, skills or background.
Newspapers Pages of the Past One of our most popular databases! Literally millions of pages available on The Toronto Star's state-of-the-art online archives - back to 1894. Canadian Newsstand Search the full-text of 20 English Language newspapers across Canada including the Toronto Star and Globe and Mail. 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.	Social Issues Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center A one-stop source for information on today's hottest social issues. OVRC features viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazine, academic journal, and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images and podcasts, and links to Websites. Religion and Philosophy Collection A customised selection of over 200 magazines and academic journals covering religion, philosophy, and the related areas of archaeology and anthropology. 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 Gale, all with a Canadian focus.
Computers Computer Database Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.	Business/Legal CBCA Full Text Business This collection provides in depth access to a broad range of Canadian business periodicals. It satisfies the information needs of business professionals, journalists, students, and teachers interested in business issues in Canada. Over 400 journals make up the collection, with file depth back to the early 1980s. CBCA Full Text Reference This collection provides in depth access to a wide diversity of Canadian periodicals, ranging from academic titles to special interest publications to general magazines. The academic titles include the most prominent journals from the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and professions. LegalTrac Students, law school faculty and legal researchers will all find the legal publications they need in this database. Draws on a wide variety of the most highly regarded legal publications, provides indexing for more than 1,400 titles including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals.
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