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The Library subscribes to a variety of online databases (thousands of magazine
articles, newspapers, articles and much more) that are not available through regular online
search engines. They are great for homework, assignments, research, or just for those people
who really want to know about something.
There are two ways to access databases: from home or when in the Library. Some
databases are only available in the library; some are available to all Mississauga Library
System customers from home (you can also search these databases at the Library). All you
need is an up to date library card. Ask for assistance at your local branch.
Do your research from home, 24/7!
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 electronic resources 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 electronic resource's title to access. Some of the resources only allow a limited
number of users at one time. The databases are listed in alphabetical order. If they do
not have a link, you must go to the Library to access them. Please note that a few databases
are only available at Central Library.
AccessScience
AccessScience is the online version of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.
Provides access to full-text articles, definitions and biographies.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
Ancestry Library Edition
A genealogy research tool that gives researchers a wide range of unique resources for
genealogical and historical research.
Available:
In all Mississauga Libraries
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.
Available:
Available from home, and 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.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
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.
Read the Canadian Reference Centre Tips Sheet
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
CARDonline
Search CARD (Canadian Advertising Rates and Data) for listings of Canadian publications,
broadcasting stations, and other advertising venues.
Available:
In all Mississauga Libraries
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.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
CBCA Full Text Business and Reference
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. The reference 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.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
ChiltonLibrary.com
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.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
CICA Handbook
The CICA (Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants) Handbook provides access to information
pertaining to accounting practices and processes. Please ask at the Sciences and Business Desk
for log in assistance.
Available:
At Mississauga Central Library, Sciences and Business Department only
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:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
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.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
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.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
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.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
Gale Virtual
Reference Library
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources
for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the
library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga 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 sciences, sports, technology,
and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles. Updated daily.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
Kids
InfoBits
Kids InfoBits is a database that 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.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
Learning Express Library
Learning Express Library is a test preparation website with tutorial courses and online
practice tests. To use this service you must create a username and password. Your user name is
your 14 digit library card number and the system will prompt you to create a password.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
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.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
Literature Criticism
Online
Discover commentary essays on books and plays. Draw comparisons and see how classic works have
fared over the centuries via this resource’s easy searching capabilities. Literature
Criticism Online represents a range of modern and historical views on authors and their works
across regions, eras, and genres.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
Literature
Resource Center
Designed to meet the research needs of undergraduate and high school students, the Literature
Resource Center provides access to biographies, bibliographies and critical analysis of authors
from every age and literary discipline. The Literature Resource Center covers more than 90,000
novelists, poets, essayists, journalists and other writers, with in-depth coverage of 2,000 of
the most-studied authors.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
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.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
NoveList K-8 Plus
Find fiction and nonfiction titles for children and teens, expert reading recommendations from
librarians and school media specialists, connections to curriculum requirements for reading,
listening, and writing, and read-alikes for every title, author, and series in the
database.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
O'Brien's Encyclopedia of Forms
The O'Brien's database provides on-line access to the most comprehensive collection of Canadian
legal forms. The database provides information about contracts and allows the user to print
forms covering all areas of business and law, including commercial and corporate law; mortgages
and leases; wills, trusts and family law; labour relations and employment; the Ontario court;
plus the ever-expanding realm of computers and information technology. Please ask at the
Sciences and Business Desk for log in assistance.
Available:
At Mississauga Central Library, Sciences and Business Department only
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. Please ask at the Sciences and Business Desk for log in assistance.
Available:
At Mississauga Central Library only
Opposing
Viewpoints Resource Centre
Provides a complete one-stop source for information on social issues. Access viewpoint
articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text
magazine and newspaper articles.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
Pages of The Past
Literally millions of pages available on The Toronto Star's state-of-the-art online archives -
back to 1894.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
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.
Read the PebbleGo Tips Sheet
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
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. On the first Scott’s page, click on the
"Online Account Log In" button.
Available:
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.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
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.
Available:
Available from home, and 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.
Available:
In all Mississauga Libraries
World Book Online for
Kids
World Book Kids/L'Encyclopedie Decouverte 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'Encyclopedie Decouverte for the French
Encyclopedia.
Available:
Available from home, and in all Mississauga Libraries
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If you have any questions, please contact:
Library Support
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