Databases @ a Glance

Information you can trust at your fingertips! Browse the A to Z list below or explore by Subject.

When you are accessing these databases from outside the library you may be prompted to enter your library barcode. Databases marked by a Canadian Flag Canadian content contain substantial Canadian content.

Databases by Subject

Databases from A to Z

Academic OneFile
Find peer-reviewed, full-text articles with coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sicences, the arts, theology, literature and more.
Ancestry Library Edition In Library access only Canadian content
An essential genealogical tool with thousands of databases and billions of names. Includes census, vital, church, court, immigration records and more. International coverage including Canada.
Auto Repair Reference Center
Includes automotive repair information on most manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles.
Canadian Points of View Canadian content
Provides students with a series of essays presenting multiple sides of a current issue.
Canadian Reference Centre Canadian content
Over 1,200 magazines, journals, and newspapers. From Alive, Futurist to Vegetarian Times; Elle Canada, Canadian Living to Harrowsmith Country Living; Canadian Social Trends, Consumer Reports, Maclean's to Profit.
Career Cruising Canadian content
Fully bilingual English/French database
Explore hundreds of careers and find education and training options
Use the Assessment tools to discover your career match, skills and learning style
Develop your own Career Portfolio and Build Your Resume
Computer Database
Find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews.
CPI.Q Canadian content
Find articles from a comprehensive list of Canadian and international journals, magazines including selected sections of the Globe and Mail and Canadian biographies.
Custom Newspapers Canadian content
A one-stop source for the day's news and searchable archives. Easily search a collection of more than 1,000 newspapers. A substantial number are Cover to Cover, including the Globe and Mail.
Discovering Collection
Access to content based on [U.S.] national curriculum standards covering core areas such as history, literature, science and social studies.
Use Student Resource Centre Canadian Edition for more Canadian focused content.
Early Canadiana Online Canadian content
A rich collection of early Canadian print heritage featuring works published from the time of the first European settlers up to the early 20th Century. Open access is provided on ECO to approximately 40 percent of the online library. Enjoy full access to this resource in the library.
Educator's Reference Complete
Content focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education. Provides full-text results for nearly half of the journal titles found in ERIC.
Eureka.CC (Access in Library | Access from Home) Canadian content
Access well-known francophone resources including national and international newspapers, news wires, audio capsules and radio/television transcripts. Includes 20 English-language daily newspapers from across Ontario.
Expanded Academic ASAP
From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets the research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers.
Gale Virtual Library
Encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
General Business File ASAP
Access to a combination of broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals and company directory listings with full text and images available.
General OneFile
Find news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics.
General Reference Center GOLD
Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
GreenFILE
Focuses on the relationship between human beings and the environment.
Halton Community Services Directory Canadian content
Find organizations or programs primarily located in or serving the Region of Halton.
Halton Historical Newspapers and Records Canadian content
Search historical records of Halton Region.
Halton Newspaper Index Canadian content
Search Acton Free Press, Burlington Gazette, Canadian Champion, Georgetown Herald.
Halton Volunteer Database Canadian content
Discover available volunteer opportunities in Halton.
Health & Wellness Resource Center
Search for and view trusted health related articles, pamphlets and videos.
Health Reference Center Academic
Access full text nursing and allied health journals, plus a wide variety of personal health information.
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
Find new projects and introduce yourself to new hobbies! Browse Arts & Crafts, Collecting, Electronics & Games, Home & Leisure, Model Building, Needlecrafts & Textiles, Outdoors & Nature, Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts.
Junior Edition
Helps students in junior high and middle school to find the answers they need to all their general reference questions.
Kids InfoBits
Features a visually graphic interface, intended for those in Kindergarten through Grade 5.
LegalTrac
Find law-related articles from over 1,000 business and general interest titles
Libraries on the Go
Download and listen to digital audiobooks
Literary Reference Center
Find detailed information on the most studied authors and their works
Military & Intelligence Database
Selections from over 600 magazines and journals
National Newspaper Index [U.S.]
Find articles in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post
Novelist Plus
Find new fiction and non-Fiction titles based on what you've read
Search plot summaries and sequels
Novelist K-8 Plus
For children and students. Find fiction and non-fiction titles on various topics and reading levels.
Religion and Philosophy Edition
Provides coverage of different religions, philosophies and how they impact our daily lives.
Teen Health and Wellness
Access self-help on topics including diseases, drugs & alcohol, nutrition, mental and emotional health, cyber-literacy, family life, sexuality and more.
Student Edition
Designed for high-school students needs covering current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports, and more.
Student Resource Centre Canadian Edition Canadian content
Designed for high-school students. Includes Canadian curriculum standards with correlated content, a popular topics picklist on the home page that features one-click access to Canadian topics.
TumbleBook Library
An online collection of animated, talking picture books for children.
Tumbling Talking Books
Listen to streaming audio books online.
World Book Info Finder
Contains content and features designed for school-aged patrons' homework and research needs. Features rich collections of multimedia on a variety of topics, science fair projects; a Biography Center and much more.
World Book for Kids
Developed especially for younger library patrons. The site offers simple navigation, easy-to-read articles, multimedia, and a wealth of engaging games, interactive tools, and activities.