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Ancestry Library EditionSearch for your ancestors in census records, immigration records, military records, historical newspapers and much more. You might even find an entire branch of your family tree! |
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Canadian Points of View Reference CentreThis database will help students and researchers investigate the multiple sides of current issues. Including videos, newspaper and magazine articles, and specially written reports, the information available will help users see the various reactions and opinions surrounding hotly debated topics, with a special concentration on Canadian points of view. |
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Canadian Reference CentreDatabase includes leading Canadian, U.S. and U.K. periodicals in full text (Business Week, Chatelaine, Macleans,Consumer Reports); full-text reference books;full-text biographies, and 285,912 photos, maps and flags. |
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Chilton Auto RepairContains "Do-It-Yourself" car repair manuals. |
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Consumer Health Complete
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Consumer ReportsProvides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice. Each product includes an overview and a ratings report card, as well as tester reviews & recommendations. |
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CPI.Q Canadian PeriodicalsContains full-text articles from English and French periodicals; selections from The Globe & Mail, MacLean's & Canadian News Facts. |
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Culinary Arts CollectionThe Culinary Arts collection includes 150 of the major cooking and nutrition magazines. Coverage includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information |
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Diversity Studies CollectionA must-have for social science, history and liberal arts coursework, this collection explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community. This set includes more than 150 journals. |
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EBSCO HostSearch for magazines, journals, newspapers, reports, biographies, dictionaries, encyclopedias, photos, maps, flags and more. |
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Educator's 200
Perfect for educating future teachers and administrators, this set covers the latest technologies, developments, instruction and coaching breakthroughs as well as background information on child health and development. Included in this set are over 1100 periodicals. |
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Environmental Studies & PolicyRobust coverage of environmental issues and policies, including perspectives from the scientific community, policy makers, and more. |
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g1.caFree G1 Practice Tests, based on the official Ontario Driver's Handbook. Ad-free, unlimited use, and no registration required. For official information about driver's licenses and tests please visit the Ministry's website at http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/ |
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Garden, Landscape & Horticulture CollectionThe premier resource for access to articles about gardens and plants. Topics include horticulture, botany, garden and landscape design & history, ecology, plant and garden conservation, garden management, and horticultural therapy |
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General OneFileMore than 8000 full text journals covering business, computers, economics, education, environment, literature and art, politics, science, sports, technology. Includes reference, newspaper, and audio content that complements this resource's collection of magazines and journals. |
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General Science CollectionA collection of over 200 journals, providing researchers with the information needed to stay current on the latest scientific developments -- including such topics as particle physics, advanced mathematics, and nanotechnology. |
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HistoricaBilingual educational website which promotes teaching and learning of Canadian history and heritage. |
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HooplaTake the Library with you wherever you go! Thousands of movies, TV shows, audiobooks, e-books, comic books, and music albums are at your fingertips with hoopla. |
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Insurance & Liability CollectionProtection of assets is a concern for all.This collection of journals takes a broad view of this multimillion dollar industry, covering such topics as labour relations, mortgage banking, legal issues, and more. |
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Kids InfoBitsKids InfoBits is a database developed especially for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5. The curriculum-related, age appropriate, full-text content covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more. |
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Literature Resource CenterBiographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on writers in all disciplines, from all periods and from around the world. |
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Lynda.caWith your library card you can now access lynda.com, an online education service with an astounding collection of 3,500+ courses that includes more than 144,000 top-quality video tutorials taught by experts. Grow your professional skill-set with lynda.com! All lynda.com video tutorials are free with your library card and available 24/7. You can even earn certificates of completion to upload to your LinkedIn profile. (*Please note: your default PIN is the first four letters of your last name in lower case.) |
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Mango LanguagesMango is a language learning program that teaches 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 |
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MasterFILE PremierSearch articles from over 2,000 magazines covering general interest topics including current events, business, health, science, sports, multicultural issues, and more. |
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NoveList PlusSearch among hundreds of thousands of popular fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Find author read-alikes, book lists, book discussion guides, and more! |
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Orillia in PicturesSearch the Orillia Historical Picture Collection. Includes photographs, maps, drawings, and much more. |
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Orillia News, Views & MoreSearch local history index for images, Births, Marriages & Deaths and newspaper articles from the Orillia Packet & Times. Full-text is not included so if further information is required, please visit the Library to view newspaper microfilm. |
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Our OntarioFind digital photos, maps, videos and documents about Ontario people, places, events, history and culture. |
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OverDriveOverDrive offers a selection of fiction and non-fiction eBooks and eAudiobooks for all ages, including picture books, read-along books, video, graphic novels and comics. Download on your computer or mobile device anywhere in the world. |
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Psychology CollectionExplores what makes people "tick" from childhood to death. This collection gives individuals a basic understanding of the study of the mind, emotions and human development. |
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RBdigitalGet the latest digital Magazines 24/7 on your mobile device or computer with RBdigital; all you need is your library card! View them online or download to a mobile device for offline viewing. |
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Religion & Philosophy CollectionFeatures more than 250 magazines and academic journals covering religion and the related areas of philosophy, archaeology and anthropology. |
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Small Business CollectionPerfect for business schools and entrepreneurs, this compilation provides insights, tips, strategies and success stories. Users will find hundreds of full text subject-appropriate periodicals. |
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Small Engine Repair Reference CenterRepair guides and routine maintenance information for small engine items including: ATVs, tractors and farm equipment, generators, motorcycles, boats, personal watercraft/jet ski, snowblowers, snowmobiles, and other small engines. |
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Tech BoomersTech Boomers is a free-to-use educational website that teaches older adults and other newer Internet users with basic computer skills about popular websites. This is a great place to start if you want to learn how to use sites like Facebook, Amazon, Gmail and many more. |
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Toronto Star: Pages of the Past (1894-2012)This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time |
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TumbleBook LibraryAn online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love. |
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William Sword Frost ScrapbookThe scrapbooks are comprised of photographs, letters and documents gathered by William Sword Frost during his lifetime. It is an an important record of life in Orillia and Ontario in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. |
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World History CollectionProvides well-rounded coverage of both the current thinking and events in world history. |
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