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The Library subscribes to several special databases that are available - free- for research
when in the Library.
Please follow these steps to access the databases when you
are in the Library:
- Go to the Library Catalogue
- Click the Research Resources tab
- Click Find Articles and More
- Scroll to the database you want to access either under the subject categories or to the
bottom of the page under the alphabetical listings.
These online journals are a useful research and reference tool and provide current
information, including
- newspaper and magazine articles
- journals for scholarly research
- encyclopedia articles
- book reviews on a variety of topics
Select a database from the list below and log on as per any instructions noted. Please
report questions, problems etc. to the staff person on duty in the Library. You can also look
for a database by subject, see guide below. The guide indicates the library location(s) where
the database is available.
Note:
Not all databases are available in all locations. For a complete list of titles and
locations, and the databases that are accessible from home, check the Master List and Find
Articles and More links below.
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Accounting
CICA Handbook
The CICA (Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants) Handbook provides access to information
pertaining to accounting practices and processes.
At Mississauga Central Library, Business Department
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Business/Legal
Canadian Business Online
A directory to business and non-profit organizations in Canada, searchable by one or more
criteria, for example by type of business, geographic area, and/or number of
employees.
In all Mississauga Libraries
From Home
CARDonline
Search CARD (Canadian Advertising Rates and Data) for listings of Canadian
publications, broadcasting stations, and other advertising venues.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
OECD Economic Surveys
Each online issue of the OECD Economic Survey covers a particular country, providing a
comprehensive analysis of developments in the subject country, along with individual chapters
covering key economic challenges being faced and recommendations for dealing with the
challenges. This subscription website is available for use, through special login, in the
Central Library Sciences and Business Department. The electronic publication is available in
French or English.
At Mississauga Central Library
only
Scott's National Business
The Scott's National Business database, searchable using one or more criteria, covers
over 177,000 Canadian industrial and service companies. To access Scott's online click on the
green rectangle, "Online Account Login".
In all Mississauga
Libraries
Value Line
Value Line is a top-ranked investment newsletter, and provides analyses of industrial sectors
and of particular stocks trading on the New York, NASDAQ, American, and Toronto Stock
Exchanges, with a focus on U.S. firms.
In all Mississauga Libraries
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Careers/Learning
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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Computers/Statistics
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
E-STAT
E-STAT is Statistics Canada's interactive learning tool designed with the needs and interests
of the education community in mind. E-STAT offers an enormous warehouse of reliable and timely
statistics about Canada and its ever-changing people.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
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Genealogy
Ancestry Library Edition
A genealogy research tool that gives researchers a wide range of unique resources for
genealogical and historical research.
In all Mississauga
Libraries |
Junior Research / Homework Help
Canada in
Context
Canada in Context is a unique online resource that places the emphasis on Canada, its people,
and its history. Aligned to Provincial learning standards, the database includes reference,
periodicals, primary source, and multimedia resources geared toward Canadian students and
educators. It contains more than 525 full-text magazines including 200 Canadian periodicals,
nearly one thousand biographies on famous Canadian individuals, 400 new essays written by
Canadian writers and comprehensive coverage of nearly 300 Canadian authors.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
PebbleGo
An award winning pre-K to grade 3 database for reading and research. Leveled text, educational
games, and multimedia help teach concepts to young researchers. PebbleGo offers two separate
databases: PebbleGo Animals and PebbleGo Earth & Space.
PebbleGo Tips Sheet
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
TumbleBooks
An online collection of animated, talking picture books that teach children the joy of reading
in a format they’ll love. Online jigsaw puzzles and games reinforce concepts from the
books.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
World Book Online Reference Center:
World Book Kids/L'Encyclopeida Dacouverte 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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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Newspapers
Canadian
Newsstand
Search the full-text of 20 English Language newspapers across Canada including the Toronto Star
and Globe and Mail.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
CPI.Q (Canadian
Periodicals)
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 Group, all with a Canadian focus.
Available:
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
Library Press Display
Read newspapers from all over Canada and across the world, including ones in the original
language. The database carries today’s papers plus a 60 day archive. It's just like
reading the print version, including the headlines, articles, classified ads and photos. You
can browse page by page for search for articles on a specific topic.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
Pages of
the Past
Literally millions of pages available on The Toronto Star's state-of-the-art online archives -
back to 1894.
**When you choose the Pages of the Past database, it will bring you to a basic Proquest page
with a search box. (this will search Canadian Newsstand and CBCA only). To search Pages of the
Past, you must click on the words “2 databases” from the top of the screen. A window
will open and you must click on “Go to database details” at the top of this window. A
Pages of the Past link will appear on the right hand side. Once you choose this icon, you will
be able to use this database as usual.**
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
NoveList
Whether you are an adult, teen, or kid, NoveList can help you find your next book to read. This
database of over 155,000 fiction titles and 50,000 nonfiction titles for readers of all ages
and lets you use your favourite author to link to other books you might enjoy. It offers
reading guides, including book club guides, author biographies, and reviews.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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Reference/Encyclopedia
Canada In
Context
A unique online resource that places the emphasis on Canada, its people, and its
history. Aligned to Provincial learning standards, the database includes reference,
periodicals, primary source, and multimedia resources geared toward Canadian students and
educators. It contains more than 525 full-text magazines including 200 Canadian periodicals,
nearly one thousand biographies on famous Canadian individuals, 400 new essays written by
Canadian writers and comprehensive coverage of nearly 300 Canadian authors.
In all Mississauga Libraries
From Home
Canadian Government Electronic Publications
Access selected federal government publications, including Statistics Canada and Library of
Parliament reports and reviews.
Available:
In all Mississauga
Libraries
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
Canadian Reference Centre
Updated daily, the Canadian Reference Centre combines Canadian magazines, newspapers,
newswires, biographies, images and reference books to create the largest collection of regional
full-text content available to Canadian libraries. This database includes U.S. and U.K.
magazines in full text.
Tips Sheet
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
ChiltonLibrary.com
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
Gzimek’s
Animal Life
Grzimek's Animal Life is an image-rich, dynamic online resource featuring more than 4,000
species categorized by Amphibians, Reptiles and Birds, Fish, Insects, Mammals and Simple
Aquatic Life, including information on evolution, habitat, behaviour, range and more.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
Consumer Health Complete
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
Consumer Health Information - French (Canadian)
Multilingual Health Database (French) provides translated full-text articles about common
medical conditions and procedures in an easy-to-understand manner. These multilingual health
database articles include full color illustrations, and links to the English version for easy
reference.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
E-CPS - Online version of the Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and
Specialities
Provides product monographs written by pharmaceutical manufacturers and approved by Health
Canada
In all Mississauga
Libraries
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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Social
Issues
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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Young Adult/Adult Research
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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!
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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.
In all Mississauga
Libraries
From Home
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