Online research tools are electronic databases used for entertainment or research. Using these tools you can find full text documents, articles and other great resources.
Why use Online Research Tools?
- Easy to search for reliable, current and expert-reviewed information
- Updated frequently with clear publication details
- Available 24/7 (except Ancestry Library Edition which is only available at a library branch)
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Ancestry Library Edition (In-library use only) It includes census, vital, church, court and immigration records from Canada, United States and the United Kingdom. Great beginner and advanced researchers! |
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BiblioBoard |
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CareerCruising
Explore careers and post secondary education options. Browse in-depth profiles of hundreds of different careers, build your resume, see and hear from people in your field through multimedia interviews. |
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It includes Canada-focused journals and magazines, plus Canadian biographies and Canadian reference books. Access full text articles from the Globe & Mail, National Geographic, Alternatives Journal, Consumer Reports and many more. |
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downloadLibrary (ebooks, eaudiobooks & video) Read while on the move! downloadLibrary offers a variety of videos, audiobooks and eBooks. Download the file. Listen to books on your computer, mp3 player, iPod or in your car. Sign in with your library card. |
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eBooks & eAudiobooks on EBSCOhost It includes the latest books on careers, cameras, cancer, machine tools etc., plus hundreds of children's classics. |
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Love music? Download up to 5 mp3s weekly for free from Freegal. Keep the files you download forever! Choose from popular Sony catalogue artists representing all areas of music from country to rock, hip hop to jazz. |
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Hoopla
Hoopla is a digital library enabling you to stream movies, full music albums, eBooks, eAudiobooks, TV episodes, comics and graphic novels from their website or mobile app. Best of all there is no waiting for titles and their collection of half a million titles is growing every day! Stream up to 3 items per month. |
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Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video platform offering a collection of award-winning films and documentaries. |
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Mango Languages
Learn another language or improve one you already know. Free apps for iPhone and Android users so you can take your learning with you as you travel. |
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Looking for a new book to read? Check out NoveList K-8 to search for great kids' authors, titles, featured articles, award winners and more! |
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Looking for the perfect book? Use NoveList Plus to search for author read-alikes, recommended reads, book discussion guides, feature articles, award winning titles and more. It includes more than 220,000 fiction titles and 60,000 non-fiction titles. |
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A great research tool for younger children that is educational and fun to use. It includes information about animals and outer space. The database also includes printable assignments that accompany the articles. |
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Provides online access to a wide range of sought after newspapers and magazines. Use our online instructions to navigate your way.
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PressBooks
An easy-to-use book writing software that lets you create a book in all the formats you need to publish. |
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Self-e Helps develop robust local writing communities and keeps libraries at the center of the indie book movement. |
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Learn your ABCs and 123s with eBooks from Sesame Street! These animated books are sure to captivate while educating your child. |
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Is a collection of animated, talking picture books for kids. Play games that help you learn how to read better. Follow along as the book is read to you. |
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TumbleBookCloud Junior (for Elementary Students) It includes read-along titles for elementary students. Sentences are highlighted as they are read. Chapter books, early readers, high interest/low level material. |
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