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ONLINE DATABASES

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Search many databases at once

Academic Research
Audiobooks and eBooks
Business & Careers (Job search)
Educators
Environmental Issues

Genealogy
General Reference

Health

Hobbies & DIY
Kids
Law


Military
Newspapers and Magazines
Reader's Advisory (What should I read?)
School Research
Science and Technology


Miscellaneous Databases

All Online Databases are available at any of our public Internet stations or on your own laptop when used within the library.

Unless otherwise specified, they are also accessible anywhere and anytime using an Internet connection and valid login information. Each database requires its own form of login:

  • Most make use of your 14-digit library card number.
  • Some require your library card number + PIN. (Need a PIN? Ask us for one next time you visit the library).
  • Some allow you to create your own username and password which must be set up at the library first.

ONLINE DATABASES - (Click on the image to access the database)

SEARCH MANY DATABASES AT ONCE

Streamline your research. Search all Gale Cengage Databases at once or select several to search at one time.
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View all our EBSCO databases at a glance.
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(NoveList Plus, NoveList K-8 Plus, Home Improvement, Small Engine Repair, Consumer Health Complete, Consumer Health Information-French [Santé en français], EBSCOHOST Web [GreenFile], Canadian Points of View).


ACADEMIC RESEARCH

Scholarly journals, magazines, and newspapers. Disciplines covered include arts and the humanities, social sciences, science and technology,

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Collection of over 100 mostly peer-reviewed journals provides a basic understanding of the study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops over time.
OMTC
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Collection of over 120 mostly peer-reviewed journals covers subjects such as physics, astronomy, botany, biology & genetics, technology and astronomy.
OMTC
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AUDIOBOOKS AND E-BOOKS

Download Audiobooks (to a personal listening device) from your home computer.
(This service was formerly provided as NetLibrary)
More information is available under the Collections >> eBooks & Audiobooks tab.

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Download eBooks (to your computer).
(This service was formerly provided as NetLibrary)
More information is available under the Collections >> eBooks & Audiobooks tab.

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Download audiobooks powered by OverDrive to your computer or personal listening device from home or at the library's download station. (iPod compatible). eBooks now available too for Sony eReaders, Kobo and Nook devices.!
Be sure to take the Download Digital Media Guided Tour before starting.
OMC
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Listen to books to your PC. These books are always available, never on hold. The collection includes fiction, non-fiction, classics and even Spanish language audio books!
OMTC
BUSINESS & CAREERS (JOB SEARCH)

Search for careers that suit your interests. Find out what they are really like. Learn where to get the education you need to start your career.

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NEW Training videos are now available to help you get the most out of your Career Cruising experience. Choose one of the following topics:

--- Explore Careers --- Explore Education & Training --- Explore Assessments --- Employment --- Portfolio ---

Content includes general career guides and highly specialized industry journals. Provides information on job searching and career maintenance.

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Provides insights, tips and strategies for business students and entrepreneurs. 250 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals.

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Includes access to full-text journals and videos to support research into business and economics topics as well as handbooks covering career switching, retirement, real estate etc.

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Comprehensive business research database offering full-text journals, investment reports, directory listings and newswire releases.

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EDUCATORS
Learn about the latest technologies, developments, instruction and coaching breakthroughs as well as background information on child health and development.

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Connect fiction and non-fiction books to your curriculum. Teach reading and writing skills.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Environmental issues, sustainable living, climate change, recycling, conservation etc.

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Multiple viewpoints in the field of environmental issues and policy. Includes perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests.

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Focus on agriculture and its related fields: from practical aspects of farming to cutting edge scientific research in horticulture.
OTMC
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READER'S ADVISORY (WHAT SHOULD I READ?)
This database provides information about thousands of fiction and non-fiction titles. View booklists, read book discussion guides and much more! This database also links to our online catalogue so you can see if the titles described in NoveList Plus are available at the library!
OMTC
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Information on authors and their works, from all time periods and from around the world. Supports coursework and research in English, World Literatures, Film and Theatre.
OMTC
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Click here to find downloadable fiction & non-fiction in audiobook & eBook formats.
GENERAL REFERENCE
Business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology,

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Encyclopedia and general reference resources.

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Current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.

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Both the novice historian and the advanced academic researcher will find useful information
in this collection of leading journals in the field of world history.

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Quality, innovative online learning opportunities for anyone who wants to improve the technology, literacy, and math skills necessary for them to be successful in both work and life. Supported by the Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc. (GCF®) whose mission is "to create and provide education, employment, and life enrichment opportunities for people who desire to improve the quality of their lives" .
HEALTH
Health issues for teens 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.

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Everyday consumer health care information. Search and browse medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles, as well as fact sheets & pamphlets.
OMTC
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For nursing students, physician’s assistant students, and researchers in allied health fields who are looking for answers related to the specialized care, treatment and management of all sorts of patients.
OMTC
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Santé en français fournit des rapports faciles à lire avec des renseignements scientifiquement fondés dans le domaine de la santé. Ces rapports couvrant diverses maladies, conditions et traitements sont vérifiés par des médecins et reflètent les données les plus récentes.
OMTC
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Articles from nearly 100 titles covering the fields of physical therapy and sports medicine. Discover proven treatment techniques, examine experimental research theses, find unique applications for specific sports and more.
OMTC
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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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HOBBBIES & DIY
The most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. Thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models.
OMTC
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More than 180 home-improvement focused titles covers such topics as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and many more.
OMTC
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Resources for both the novice and the professional covering a wide range of topics in gardening, landscaping and horticulture.

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Well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism field. Includes full collection of Fodor's Travel Guides.

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KIDS
A resource for levels K-5. Find pictures of animals and flags. Read articles about famous people, science, math, geography and history. Also includes a Teachers Toolbox.

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Learn all about Amphibians, Reptiles and Birds, Fish, Insects, Mammals and Simple Aquatic Life, including information on evolution, habitat, behavior, range and more. For levels K-12.
OMTC
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Links to PebbleGo Animals and PebbleGo Earth and Space designed for grades K-3. Includes articles, games and videos!

OMTC

Tumblebooks are animated talking picture books created from existing picture books which have been licensed from children's book publishers and converted to the Tumblebook format.
OMTC

Read-Alongs are great for emergent, struggling, and reluctant readers, and are an excellent tool for ESL students. They will also appeal to accomplished readers who are excited to follow along to the narration of their favourite books.
OMTC

GENEALOGY

Ancestry Library edition
Learn about your ancestors and trace your family tree in this library version of Ancestry.ca.
OMC
Available for in-library use only.
LAW
Full-text coverage of major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals, including Canadian resources.

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Journals for students of law or law enforcement. Includes Canadian resources.

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Labour relations, mortgage banking, legal issues, and more for the individual property or business owner.

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Access 29,000 government documents from the collection of the Ontario Legislative Library. Simple searching, or browse by titles, by ministry/agency, authors, subjects, or years.
MILITARY
Includes full-text coverage of Canadian publications such as Esprit de Corps, Army Doctrine and Training Bulletin, and Peace Magazine.

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For students of history, social science and current events, providing insight into conflicts and their multiple causes.

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NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES
Articles from national and international publications with a Canadian focus. Includes content from the Globe and Mail, Maclean's and the Toronto Star.

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Canada and the World Backgrounder

 

Covers politics, economics and social issues with a focus on Canada's place in the world. A great resource for student research and general knowledge. No password is necessary. Select one of the following:
Vol. 75, No. 1 September 2009 issue - Economics

Vol. 75, No. 2 October 2009 issue - Canadian Identity
Vol. 75, No. 3 December 2009 issue - Geopolitics
Vol. 75, No. 4 January 2010 issue - Equality
Vol. 75, No. 5 March 2010 issue - Natural Resources
Vol. 75, No. 6 May 2010 issue - Nordic States

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Community and historical newspapers of Ontario: Acton Free Press, British Whig, Canadian Illustrated News, Essex Free Press, Georgetown Herald, Kingston Chronicle, Kingston Gazette, Marine Record, Provincial Freeman, Stouffville Sun-Tribune, Voice of the Fugitive.
Full-text periodicals provide useful information for any researcher in a social science, history, art or liberal arts course.
OTMC
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Over 150 cover-to-cover titles, including Canadian newspapers, as well as the leading titles from around the world. Coverage from 1980 to present.

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SCHOOL RESEARCH
Each topic covered in this database is introduced with an overview, a point, a counterpoint and a guide to critical analysis. A great resource for debates and essays. Balanced coverage of social, political and economic issues.

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Designed for intermediate level students. Magazines, newspapers and reference books about current events, arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports, etc.

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Covers history, literature, science, social studies, and more. Access to reference, primary sources, creative works and hours of video and audio clips. Features popular topic pick lists

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Designed for high-school students. Magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and reference books about current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports etc.

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Covers Canadian topics, people, places, events. Full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links.

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Building digital literacy
Tutorials for a wide variety of computer applications. Learn about social networking and popular computer software. Click on the image to explore the site or use the search box below. KO
Computer news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.

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Information on the latest scientific developments -- including such topics as particle physics, advanced mathematics, and nanotechnology.

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Information for the information professional. Covers topics such as data processing techniques, metadata architectures, and more.

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MISCELLANEOUS DATABASES

Explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community.

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Balanced coverage of gender studies, family and marital issues, health aspects, and many more.

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Covers different religions and philosophies.

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Over 150 full-text magazines and journals support research in areas such as drama, music, art history, and filmmaking.
OTMC
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More than 250 journals focused on all aspects of the communications field. Key subjects covered include advertising and public relations, linguistics, and literature.

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Senate Pages of
Reflection

A Journal of Essays by Senate Pages
Volume 3 Fall 2010

 


 


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Updated August 5, 2011 by The Petawawa Public Library Staff