Online Resources A-Z
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Ancestry Library Edition Search birth, marriage, death, immigration, military, census and voter records to find genealogical information about your ancestors! (Note: Remote access will be available until the end of April and will be re-evaluated monthly as needed.) |
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AudioBookCloud AudioBookCloud is an online database of 1400 audiobooks for schools and libraries for people of all ages. With titles ranging from classic literature, to science fiction, to contemporary blockbusters, and everything in between, we’re sure that AudioBookCloud has the perfect title for all your listening needs! |
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Auto Repair Source Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labour estimates, service bulletins and recalls. |
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Biography in Context Contains nearly 1,000,000 biographical entries on a wide variety of notable figures, both contemporary and historical. |
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Canadian Businesses Online A Canadian searchable business directory that provides contact information for local businesses. An invaluable resource for job seekers investigating potential local employers. Entrepreneurs and small business owners will also find this resource useful for conducting market research. |
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Canadian Points of View Reference Centre This full-text database is designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides information on 100 key topics of interest to Canadian researchers that include the environment, human rights, race, substance abuse and many more. The database also offers access to 400 main essays, leading political magazines, newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, primary source documents, and reference books on 20th century to current issues. |
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Canadian Reference Centre Search for Canadian facts, biographies, images, maps and flags. Full-text and peer-reviewed articles are available from Canadian and International sources. Great for projects! |
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Career Cruising Discover potential career possibilities with Career Cruising! Use the career assessment tool to determine if a career is a good fit with your personality, skills and goals. Research job postings on thousands of company websites and job boards using the job search tool! Great for students and job seekers. |
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cloudLibrary eBooks and Audiobooks Read or listen to books on your computer, phone or mobile device. |
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Consumer Health Complete Consumer Health Complete is the single most comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content, providing access to authoritative medical information, evidence reports, reference books, fact sheets, news, alternative health information, images and videos. Information provided in this database is designed to complement, not replace, the advice given by medical professionals. |
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Consumer Reports Contains reliable reviews, expert ratings and unbiased evaluations for a wide variety of consumer products including cars, appliances and electronics. Search for a specific make and model or browse complete issues of the print magazine from the last 5 years. Don’t make any major purchase without checking Consumer Reports first! |
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Curio.ca The Curio.ca platform provides online access to thousands of educational programs and resources from CBC and Radio-Canada. Stream documentaries, television and radio programs (including News in Review), archival material and more! Categories include Arts, Business, Education, Health, History & Geography, Sciences and Social Sciences. |
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Explora Canada Not sure where to begin searching? Explora Canada will search a comprehensive selection of our online resources (all EBSCO products) at once! You can also browse topics like Arts & Literature, Biographies, Business & Government, Current Events, Geography, Health, History and Science. |
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Explora Children's Library Explora Children’s Library provides easy access to a comprehensive selection of online resources for children (all EBSCO children’s products). Search all of the resources at once, or browse for information on topics like Animals, Arts & Music, Biographies, Geography, Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. |
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Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia Find general, up-to-date information on various topics. Search for images using the visual search option and limit your searches to full-text for the best results. You may also search within the text of articles to narrow your search to the most relevant information. Appropriate for all ages! |
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G1.ca G1.ca offers a series of free practice tests, based on the most recent MTO Driver’s Handbook, and a G1 test simulator designed to help prepare you for your G1 exam. This resource also includes M1 practice tests. Find answers to frequently asked questions about applying for or renewing a driver's licence in Ontario, and more. |
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Grant Connect Contains contact information for over 2200 Canadian grant-making foundations and 150 American agencies with a history of granting to Canada. An excellent resource for start up companies, small business owners and non-profit organizations. Note: This database is only available from within the St. Catharines Public Library. |
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Historic Images of St. Catharines & Niagara We are in the process of digitizing Historic Images of St. Catharines and Niagara. A search will produce results from both the Local Names Index and the Historic Images of St. Catharines & Niagara database. |
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Hoopla Digital hoopla provides 24/7 access to full music albums from major record companies! Listen to your favourite music at home, work, or on the go using hoopla – no holds, no waiting and no late fees! |
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Kids InfoBits Search for general information on many subjects with this child-friendly database! Sources include reference material, newspapers, magazines, maps, flags, graphs and images. Also a great resource for teachers! |
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Local Names Index This online index contains records for births, marriages, deaths, adoptions, anniversaries, birthdays, engagements, etc… Records available online from July 2005 – present. Older entries may be found in the Special Collections department on the second floor of the Central Library. |
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Maclean's Magazine Archive Also check out the Library's collection of Maclean's Print Issues. |
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Mango Languages Download the Mango Languages app for your smart phone device. |
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Masterfile Complete Search for reliable, full-text and peer-reviewed information on a wide variety of topics with Masterfile Complete. Also provides access to useful charts, photographs, diagrams, graphs, illustrations and maps. Contains articles from Consumer Reports magazine from 1985-present. |
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National Geographic Kids View and search full issues of National Geographic Kids online from 2009-present, and over 200 National Geographic Kids books. Explore topics like animals, the environment, history, peoples and cultures, places, and science and technology. |
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National Geographic Virtual Library National Geographic Virtual Library provides full access to every issue of National Geographic magazine from 1888 to the present, as well as National Geographic Traveler magazine (2010-present). You can also read full-text versions of National Geographic books online, and view additional maps, images and videos. |
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Novelist Discover exciting new authors and titles to read based upon your reading preferences! Search by author, title and series for great books for children, teens and adults. Contains read-a-like recommendations for fiction as well as a few non-fiction titles. |
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Novelist K-8 Find new picture books and chapter books to enjoy based upon your reading preferences |
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Power Search Maximize your results by searching several of our databases at the same time! |
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PressReader PressReader provides full-colour, digital access to thousands of current newspapers from around the world. Canadian titles include the St. Catharines Standard, Globe and Mail, National Post and Toronto Star. Up to 90 days of back issues are available. Note: The Globe & Mail has changed its access policy on the PressReader app. Effectively immediately library patrons may only access The Globe & Mail in the PressReader app while onsite at their library. |
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Primary Search Search through a wide assortment of magazines and newspapers for general information that is appropriate for older elementary school students. |
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RomanceBookCloud RomanceBookCloud provides for unlimited and unrestricted access to a curated collection of romance ebooks Whether it be contemporary, historical, time travel, paranormal or inspirational, you will love to read about love at RomanceBookCloud. With a core collection of 1800 titles, including award winners and best sellers, plus new books added all the time, you will never run out of romance to read. |
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Salem Health Search a diverse list of acclaimed medical texts including Magill’s Medical Guide and additional titles relating to cancer, complementary/alternative medicine, genetics, infectious diseases, psychology and mental health. |
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Salem History Search the complete content of the following printed reference sets: The Decades (American history series), Great Events From History (global events), Great Lives From History (biographies) and Milestone Documents (primary source material). |
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Salem Literature Access a combination of full-text online and print reference works with Salem Literature. Literary criticism and author biographical information is available. Also provides online access to the complete content from Critical Survey of Long Fiction and Critical Survey of Poetry, Magill's Literary Annual and Masterplots, Fourth Edition. |
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Salem Science A large online database that contains the complete content of printed reference sets including information about the applied sciences, earth science, environmental issues, global warming, forensic science and astronomy. |
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St. Catharines Standard Following the sale of SunMedia/Postmedia newspapers to Torstar, this database no longer provides access to the St. Catharines Standard. The Library is currently seeking alternatives. Please see PressReader for current issues of the Standard. |
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TeenBookCloud TeenBookCloud is an online database of eBooks and educator resources perfect for your middle school, high school, or public library. We offer a robust selection of Graphic Novels, Enhanced Novels, eBooks, classic literature, National Geographic videos, educator resources, and audiobooks. |
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TumbleBook Library The collections provide enrichment to K-6 students who are reading independently with a variety of high interest material. It also provides support to students who require skill building with a variety of exercises that can be matched with other areas of the curriculum. |
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TumbleMath TumbleMath is the most comprehensive collection of math picture books you will find anywhere for students K-6. All in the amazing TumbleBook format complete with animation and narration. The books are accompanied by supplementary materials such as lesson plans and quizzes. |
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World History in Context A comprehensive collection of over 5000 years of global historical information. This resource contains credible articles, primary source information, images, maps and audiovisual material. Curriculum specific information is available. Great for teachers and students! |
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