Research & General Interest Databases

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.

Academic OneFile 1980-present Find peer-reviewed, full-text articles with extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects.
Acquired through the Knowledge Ontario initiative

Auto Repair Reference Center No need to line your shelves with those heavy, expensive Auto Repair manuals! This database includes automotive repair information on most manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles.
Acquired through the Knowledge Ontario initiative

Canadian Reference Centre Canadian content Provides full text for 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. Also includes the full text of Canadian Global Almanac, Gage Canadian Dictionary, Gage Canadian Thesaurus.

Computer Database 1980-present Find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.
Acquired through the Knowledge Ontario initiative

CPI.Q 1980- present Canadian content 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 Thomson Gale, with a Canadian focus.
Acquired through the Knowledge Ontario initiative

Custom Newspapers 1980-present 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.
Acquired through the Knowledge Ontario initiative

Expanded Academic ASAP 1980-present From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and images.
Acquired through the Knowledge Ontario initiative

Eureka.CC (Access in Library | Access from Home) A collection of well-known francophone resources including national and international newspapers, news wires, audio capsules and radio/television transcripts. Bonus Feature: 20 English-language daily newspapers from across Ontario are also included.
Acquired through the Knowledge Ontario initiative

General Business File ASAP 1980-present Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics. Access to a combination of broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals and company directory listings with full text and images available.
Acquired through the Knowledge Ontario initiative

General OneFile 1980-present Find 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 more.
Acquired through the Knowledge Ontario initiative

General Reference Center GOLD 1980-present A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources - newspapers, reference books, magazines, and trade publications. Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
Acquired through the Knowledge Ontario initiative

GreenFILE Focuses on the relationship between human beings and the environment, with well-researched but accessible information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond. Includes comprehensive coverage for Bioscience (back to 1964), Conservation Biology (back to 1987), Journal of Ecology (back to 1913) and Journal of Environmental Planning & Management (back to 1948).

Legal Trac Provides indexing for more than 1,400 titles including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals. Also contains law-related articles from over 1,000 additional business and general interest titles.
Acquired through the Knowledge Ontario initiative

Hobbies and 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.

Military & Intelligence Database Selections from over 600 magazines and journals.
Acquired through the Knowledge Ontario initiative

Religious and Philosophy Edition A customised selection of over 200 magazines and academic journals covering religion, philosophy, and the related areas of archaeology and anthropology.
Acquired through the Knowledge Ontario initiative