Antiques & Collectibles

Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?

Price guides to antiques 

Price guides to collectibles 

Price guides to Canadian coins 

Price guides to coins 

Price guides and books about paper money 

Price guides to sports cards  

Searching for Books?

Books about antiques (general)

Books about caring for your antiques 

Books about pottery and porcelain 

Catalogues of Canadian art

Recommended Websites

Directory for Antiquing and Collecting (Curioscape)
This is a searchable, annotated directory of more than 12,000 sites of interest to antiquing and collecting enthusiasts.

eBay Canada
An online auction house which focuses on Canadian items.

Kovels Online Antiques
A reference site with a gallery, news, objects of interest, articles, prices and marks by well-known experts in the field.

Sotheby's
The home page of Sotheby's auctions.

In My Community

Gardner Galleries
The home page of Gardner auction Galleries in London, Ontario.

Glasfax - A Canadian Glass Club
Glasfax ("a friendly association of glass enthusiasts, collectors and researchers")  is an association for those interested in the history of glass, especially the preservation and history of Canadian glass. At present, the club has a branch in Toronto, and one in London.  The beautiful locked glass display case on the third floor of the Central Library was a gift to the Library from Glasfax members.

Storey Auctions
The home page of Storey Auctions in London, Ontario.

Architecture

Searching for Books?

Biographies of architects

Books about architecture (general)

Books about Canadian architecture

Books with House Plans

Books about landscape architecture & design

Books about London Ontario architecture

Books about sustainable architecture

Looking for information on Canadian Architects?

Canadian Visual Artists File

The London Public Library's artist files (over 5000) encompass early Canadian artists as well as contemporary local and regional artists and architects Located in the Arts and History Department on the third floor of the Central Library, they include,

• exhibition announcements
• small exhibition catalogues
• some mounted reproductions
• other ephemeral material

The files are indexed in an in-house database and are also accessible on the Internet through the Canadian Heritage Information Network ;(CHIN) by name of artist.

Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN)

The CHIN site acts as a gateway to museums, galleries, and heritage information in Canada and around the world. It includes the Artists in Canada database, an alphabetical and descriptive listing of Canadian artists and architects, that indicates which libraries (including London Public Library) own information files on these artists. The Dictionary of Canadian Artists is also available online through this Canadian Heritage Information Network site.

• Search for an artist by browsing the Artist Index --for example type in “Paul Peel”.
• At the end of the entry on this artist, click on “A Dictionary of Canadian Artists” and read the extensive entry on Peel.
• In some cases, there is also a hyperlink to another online resource, -- the National Gallery of Canada –Artist Biography database (Cybermuse).

Recommended Websites

Artnet:Research Library
This site contains thousands of concise versions of articles from the Grove Dictionary of Art (available at the Central Library r703 Dic v.1-34), including biographies of architects, and information on architectural styles and movements.

Artsjournal.com
This daily digest of arts, culture,and ideas includes daily summaries of and full-text links to significant arts stories selected from a wide range of international English-language sources, full archived and keyword searchable.

Canadian Architecture Online
This site is intended to offer a clear path to architecture resources in Canada that are available on the web.

Canadian Heritage Information Network
The CHIN site acts as a gateway to museums, galleries, and heritage information in Canada and around the world. It includes the Artists in Canada database, an alphabetical and descriptive listing of Canadian artists, including architects, that indicates which libraries (including London Public Library) own information files on these artists.

Canadian Society of Landscape Architects
This site includes the history of the association, events and other resources.

Great Buildings Online
An excellent international and historical directory for built architecture.

Ontario Association of Architects
Use the "Find an Architect" button to locate members and practices in Ontario.

Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
This site includes membership information, events, and related organizations for architects.

The Pritzker Architecture Prize
This site includes biographical information and a photo gallery of works,as well as the Pritzker Jury's citation to the laureate,architect's essay, etc.

Union List of Artist Names (ULAN)
This database contains over "225,000 names and biographical and bibliographical information about architects and artists, including many variant names, pseudonyms, and language variants."  The database, from the Getty Reseach Institute, is searchable by name, role and nationality, and browsable by alphabet.

In My Community

London Regional Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario
The London Regional Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) is a charitable organization dedicated to the promotion, interpretation and preservation of the architectural heritage of London and Region. The site offers links to other local heritage and related organizations.

Celebrate the Thames

11 am - 4 pm, Saturday, May 10 at Central Library

Films                     Presentations
Tonda Meeting Room           Stevenson & Hunt Meeting Room

Displays
Hudson Bay Passageway

Maurice Stubbs

Why the Thames River?

Harris Park by Kevin Bice, copyright protected.

In the 21st century, recognizing that water is one of Life’s essential elements and cannot be taken for granted, we are coming to a renewed appreciation of the Thames River as both a precious and a fundamental resource that has defined and sustained our city. Recent decades have seen a renaissance of interest and concern for the river and along its lush banks London’s extensive network of parks and bike-paths has been developed. Londoners seem ready to embrace their river once again as the natural nexus of their community.

Read more about the Thames in this special River Series by the London Free Press.

About The River Project

As a diverse and creative group of 19 professional artists, we have the power to open the eyes of Londoners and those visiting London to the beauty and the rich history of one of Canada’s heritage rivers running right through the heart of this city.  We wish to focus on the relationship between the urban and the natural, on the interaction between Londoners and the river that has passed through here for much longer than there has been a city in this place. We wish to celebrate the presence of the river within the city. Perhaps, as a result, the public and political will to protect and enhance the river and its ecosystem will be strengthened.

Blackfrier's Bridge in Winter by Kevin Bice, copyright protected.

Our group is comprised of sixteen visual artists representing painting, sculptural installation, printmaking, stained glass, fibre art, photography and mixed media. As well, there are two writers who work in journalism, fiction and poetry. All of us are professional artists who have demonstrated an ongoing interest in landscape and its relationship to natural and human history. Our work is represented in many public and private collections throughout North America and Europe. Within the group, there is demonstrated expertise and experience in teaching, jurying, curating as well as a long record of work on community and government organizations.

 At the Library

London children gathered at all locations of the library and collaboratively painted scenes of the river through the seasons. See the River Thames through the eyes of our children.

Thames River Project: A Day in the Life
Saturday, June 15 at the Byron Branch Library
Participants will journey back in time as they explore a variety of 19th century games and learn the art of making a thaumatrope. Children and adults will take pleasure in learning and practicing such games as graces, two-ball, ball & cup, ring toss and other traditional 19th century games that would have been played and enjoyed by children long ago. Presented by Fanshawe Pioneer Village. 

Fine Art

Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?

Dictionaries of Art 

Dictionaries of artist biographies  

Searching for Books?

Books about art history

Books about drawing techniques 

Books about painting techniques

Looking for information on Canadian Painters?

Canadian Visual Artists File

The London Public Library's artist files (over 5000) encompass early Canadian artists as well as contemporary local and regional artists. Located in the Arts and History Department on the third floor of the Central Library, they include,

• exhibition announcements
• small exhibition catalogues
• some mounted reproductions
• other ephemeral material

The files are indexed in an in-house database and are also accessible on the Internet through the Canadian Heritage Information Network ;(CHIN) by name of artist.

Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN)

The CHIN site acts as a gateway to museums, galleries, and heritage information in Canada and around the world. It includes the Artists in Canada database, an alphabetical and descriptive listing of Canadian artists, including painters that indicates which libraries (including London Public Library) own information files on these artists. The Dictionary of Canadian Artists is also available online through this Canadian Heritage Information Network site.

• Search for an artist by browsing the Artist Index --for example type in “Paul Peel”.
• At the end of the entry on this artist, click on “A Dictionary of Canadian Artists” and read the extensive entry on Peel.
• In some cases, there is also a hyperlink to another online resource, -- the National Gallery of Canada –Artist Biography database (Cybermuse).

Recommended Websites

Art Gallery of Ontario
The site offers information on collections, exhibitions and special events. It includes images of works of art at the Gallery, and links to the gallery's research library and archives.

Artcyclopedia: The guide to Museum-Quality Art on the Internet
Thus site highlights feature artists and museums and allows for searching works by artist.

Artists in Canada: a directory
This commercial site is dedicated to raising the profile of the visual arts in Canada by maintaining a national directory of internet links to artists and art resources.

ArtLex - art dictionary
This site provides basic definitions of over 2,800 art terms, numerous illustrations, pronunciation notes, quotations, and links to other websites of interest.

Artnet:Research Library
This site contains thousands of concise versions of articles from the Grove Dictionary of Art (available at the Central Library r703 Dic v.1-34)including biographies of fine artists, and information on art materials, techniques, styles and movements.

Artvalue.com
This international Internet portal dedicated to art was launched in 2007.  The site offers free and unlimited on-line access to art auction results, illustrated with pictures  from auction houses around the world. The site supplements the annual print edition of  Mayer International Auction Records (for the Fine Arts) held by London Public Library   - R700.29 May.

ArtsJournal.com
This daily digest of arts, culture and ideas,includes daily summaries of and full-text links to significant arts stories selected from a wide range of international English-language sources, fully archived and keyword searchable.

AskART
This site specializes in American art. Free features include museum and gallery directories, searches of "about 32.000 American artists" for their inclusion in these museums and galleries, special features and an art glossary.

Canada Council for the Arts
The Canada Council for the Arts home page. The national arm's-length agency fosters the development of the arts in Canada through grants, services and awards to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations.

Canadian Heritage Information Network
The CHIN site acts as a gateway to museums, galleries, and heritage information in Canada and around the world. It includes the Artists in Canada database, an alphabetical and descriptive listing of Canadian artists, including painters, print makers, graphic artists, etc., that indicates which libraries (including London Public Library) own information files on these artists.

Canadian Women Artists: Historical Sources Database
This database - a project of Concordia University - is intended to provide a research tool that brings together the growing body of literature about women artists born between 1800-1950 and who worked in Canada.

Centre for Contemporary Canadian Art Database
The purpose of the Canadian Art Database project is to introduce and showcase Canada's leading professional artists and art writers.

McMichael Canadian Art Collection
The official site of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario. It includes information on events and exhibits, and offers virtual tours of the collection, a section on how to care for art, and a link to the McMichael library archives.

National Gallery of Canada
The official webpage of our own National Gallery in Ottawa. It includes current information on exhibitions, programs, services and collections , as well as links to other galleries.
If you enjoy listening to podcasts, the website offers "Meet the Artist" videos, interviews and discussions, "Curators talking about the collections" and even "Art technique" videos.

Ontario Artist
 An Ontario Government website for finding information and links to programs and services for artists, including visual artists.

Ontario Arts Council
This is the arm's-length agency of the Ontario government that provides money and services to artists and art organizations across the province. The site contains current information on arts grants, awards, services, publications and more.

Royal Canadian Academy of Arts
The Royal Canadian Academy of Arts home page. The Academy is the oldest national organization of professional Canadian artists. The overall objective of fostering the visual arts remains the Academy's goal.

Royal Ontario Museum
The official site of the Royal Ontario Museum. It includes information on events, exhibitions, programs and more.

Union List of Artist Names (ULAN)
This database contains over  "225,000 names and biographical and bibliographical information about artists and architects, including a wealth of variant names, pseudonyms, and language variants."  The database, from the Getty Research Institute, is searchable by name, role, and nationality, and browsable by alphabet.

Virtual Library Museums Pages
This site offers the most extensive Web directory of museums worldwide, with links to their Web sites. Many Canadian museums are included.

Visual Arts Ontario
This non-profit organization addresses the interests of artists, arts organizations and the public interested in art. The organization provides training, creates opportunities and makes members aware of what is potentially available to them.

Web Gallery of Art
A virtual museum and searchable database of European painting of the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods(1150-1800),currently containing reproductions, biographies and commentaries.

World Wide Arts Resources
This is a searchable directory of art sites with more than 3000 categories including the fine arts. It is a comprehensive listing of visual arts information that includes links to many museums and galleries.

In My Community 

Art Rental and Sales Gallery of Museum London
The Art Rental and Sales Gallery of Museum London is located off the main foyer in Museum London. This recently launched website contains images of the entire current collection of art available through the gallery for rental or sale.

City of London
The City of London home page. Check listings under the heading of "Creative City" for information on and links to art galleries, museums, and visual arts resources in London.

Fanshawe College
The home page of Fanshawe College, where information on art and art related courses can be found.

LondonArtists.ca
LondonArtists.ca is a free interactive website for visual artists in London and surrounding areas. The site offers biographical information and examples
of art work by many local artists.

London Arts Council
The London Arts Council home page. The Council is an umbrella organization for the arts in London, including the fine arts. The Council's mission includes "nurturing awareness of, involvement in, and commitment to, excellence of all levels of Arts and Culture" for Londoners. The site offers art news, an arts calendar, as well as information on grants administered by the Council.

London - Museum London
The home page of Museum London, "where art and history meet", London's public art gallery, whose mission is to enrich public knowledge and enjoyment of the art and history of the London region and Canada. The site offers current events and programs, gallery information and exhibition schedules, as well as featuring images from the collection.

Graphic Arts

Searching for Books?

Books about printmaking

Books about collecting prints

Books about Japanese prints

Looking for information on Canadian Graphic Artists and Printers?

Canadian Visual Artists File

The London Public Library's artist files (over 5000) encompass early Canadian artists as well as contemporary local and regional artists. Located in the Arts and History Department on the third floor of the Central Library, they include,

• exhibition announcements
• small exhibition catalogues
• some mounted reproductions
• other ephemeral material

The files are indexed in an in-house database and are also accessible on the Internet through the Canadian Heritage Information Network ;(CHIN) by name of artist.

Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN)

The CHIN site acts as a gateway to museums, galleries, and heritage information in Canada and around the world. It includes the Artists in Canada database, an alphabetical and descriptive listing of Canadian artists, including painters that indicates which libraries (including London Public Library) own information files on these artists. The Dictionary of Canadian Artists is also available online through this Canadian Heritage Information Network site.

• Search for an artist by browsing the Artist Index --for example type in “Paul Peel”.
• At the end of the entry on this artist, click on “A Dictionary of Canadian Artists” and read the extensive entry on Peel.
• In some cases, there is also a hyperlink to another online resource, -- the National Gallery of Canada –Artist Biography database (Cybermuse).

Recommended Websites

Artnet: Research Library
This site contains thousands of concise versions of articles from the Grove Dictionary of Art (available at the Central Library - R703 Dic v.1-34) including biographies of graphic artists and information on art materials, techniques, styles and movements.

Print Council of America
This site provides a good guide to studying prints, discussing printmaking techniques, authenticity, care of prints, defining a print, etc.

Union List of Artist Names (ULAN)
This database contains over "225,000 names and biographical and bibliographical information about artists, including graphic artists, and offers a wealth of variant names, pseudonyms, and language variants."  The database, from the Getty Research Institute, is searchable by name, role, and nationality, and browsable by alphabet.

Visual Arts Ontario
This non-profit organization addresses the interests of artists, art organizations and the public interested in art.  The organization provides training, creates opportunities and makes members aware of what is potentially available to them. 

In My Community

London Arts Council
The London Arts Council home page. The Council is an umbrella organization for the arts in London, including the graphic  arts. The Council's mission includes "nurturing awareness of, involvement in, and commitment to, excellence of all levels of Arts and Culture" for Londoners. The site offers art news, an arts calendar, as well as information on grants administered by the Council.

London - Museum London
The home page of Museum London, "where art and history meet", London's public art gallery, whose mission is to enrich public knowledge and enjoyment of the art and history of the London region and Canada. The site offers current events and programs, gallery information and exhibition schedules, as well as featuring images from the collection.

Graphic Design

Searching for Books ?

Books about commercial art 

Books about graphic design
 

Looking for information on Canadian Graphic Designers?

Canadian Visual Artists File

The London Public Library's artist files (over 5000) encompass early Canadian artists as well as contemporary local and regional artists. Located in the Arts and History Department on the third floor of the Central Library, they include,

• exhibition announcements
• small exhibition catalogues
• some mounted reproductions
• other ephemeral material

The files are indexed in an in-house database and are also accessible on the Internet through the Canadian Heritage Information Network ;(CHIN) by name of artist.

Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN)

The CHIN site acts as a gateway to museums, galleries, and heritage information in Canada and around the world. It includes the Artists in Canada database, an alphabetical and descriptive listing of Canadian artists, including painters that indicates which libraries (including London Public Library) own information files on these artists. The Dictionary of Canadian Artists is also available online through this Canadian Heritage Information Network site.

• Search for an artist by browsing the Artist Index --for example type in “Paul Peel”.
• At the end of the entry on this artist, click on “A Dictionary of Canadian Artists” and read the extensive entry on Peel.
• In some cases, there is also a hyperlink to another online resource, -- the National Gallery of Canada –Artist Biography database (Cybermuse).

Recommended Websites

Artnet:Research Library
This site contains thousands of concise versions of articles from the Grove Dictionary of Art (available at the Central Library - R703 Dic v.1-34) including biographies of graphic artists and designers, and information on art materials, techniques, styles and movements.

Design Directory
This "international design links database" has links to websites in categories such as industrial and graphic design.  Links within categories are subdivided into areas such as education, books, designers, etc.

Society of Graphic Designers of Canada
The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada home page.  The society's prime objective is to maintain a recognized and competent body of graphic designers and to promote high standards of graphic design in Canada.

In My Community

Fanshawe College
The home page of Fanshawe College, where information on graphic  design courses can be found.

London Arts Council
The London Arts Council home page. The Council is an umbrella organization for the arts in London, including design related organizations. The Council's mission includes "nurturing awareness of, involvement in, and commitment to, excellence of all levels of Arts and Culture" for Londoners. The site offers art news, an arts calendar, as well as information on grants administered by the Council.

Sculpture & Plastic Arts

Searching for Books ?

Books about sculpture (general) 

Books about Canadian sculptors 

Books about sculpture techniques 

Books about wood carving techniques 

Books about metalwork techniques 
 

Looking for information on Canadian Sculptors?

Canadian Visual Artists File

The London Public Library's artist files (over 5000) encompass early Canadian artists as well as contemporary local and regional artists. Located in the Arts and History Department on the third floor of the Central Library, they include,

• exhibition announcements
• small exhibition catalogues
• some mounted reproductions
• other ephemeral material

The files are indexed in an in-house database and are also accessible on the Internet through the Canadian Heritage Information Network ;(CHIN) by name of artist.

Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN)

The CHIN site acts as a gateway to museums, galleries, and heritage information in Canada and around the world. It includes the Artists in Canada database, an alphabetical and descriptive listing of Canadian artists, including painters that indicates which libraries (including London Public Library) own information files on these artists. The Dictionary of Canadian Artists is also available online through this Canadian Heritage Information Network site.

• Search for an artist by browsing the Artist Index --for example type in “Paul Peel”.
• At the end of the entry on this artist, click on “A Dictionary of Canadian Artists” and read the extensive entry on Peel.
• In some cases, there is also a hyperlink to another online resource, -- the National Gallery of Canada –Artist Biography database (Cybermuse).

Recommended Websites

Artnet:Research Library
This site contains thousands of concise versions of articles from the Grove Dictionary of Art (available at the Central Library R703 Dic v.1-34), including biographies of sculptors and ceramicists, and information on art materials, techniques, styles and movements.

Canadian Heritage Information Network
The CHIN site acts as a gateway to museums, galleries, and heritage information in Canada and around the world. It includes the Artists in Canada database, an alphabetical and descriptive listing of Canadian artists, including sculptors and those working in the plastic arts, that indicates which libraries (including London Public Library) own information files on these artists.

Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art
The home page of the Gardiner Museum in Toronto,Ontario.

OntarioArtist
An Ontario Government website for finding information and links to programs and services for artists.

Sculptor.org: a comprehensive resource for sculptors
This American site includes educational and marketing information for sculptors. Professional materials include business resources, events and advanced technology for sculptors. In addition to information and links to contemporary sculptors, there are also "web portraits" of well known deceased sculptors.

Sculptors Society of Canada
The home page of the Sculptors Society of Canada (SSC), whose mission is "the education, promotion and exhibition of contemporary Canadian sculpture". The site offers information on the Society's history, membership and current exhibitions.

The Canadian Coin Reference Site
An online resource for Canadian numismatic enthusiasts.This site offers information on shows, clubs, resources, etc.

The Royal Canadian Mint
The home page of the Royal Canadian Mint.

Union List of Artist Names (ULAN)
This database contains over "225,000 names and biographical and bibliographical information about artists, including sculptors and ceramic artists, offering a wealth of variant names, pseudonyms, and language variants."  The database, from the Getty Research Institute, is searchable by name, role, and nationality, and browsable by alphabet.

Visual Arts Ontario
This non-profit organization addresses the interests of artists, arts organizations and the public interested in art. The organization provides training, creates opportunities and makes members aware of what is potentially available to them.

 

In My Community

City of London
The City of London home page. Check listings under the heading of "Creative City" for information on and links to galleries, museums and resources which offer exhibitions and opportunities in sculpture and the plastic arts in London.

Fanshawe College
The home page of Fanshawe College where information on courses related to sculpture and the plastic arts is available.

London Arts Council
The London Arts Council home page. The Council is an umbrella organization for the arts in London, including sculpture and the plastic arts. The Council's mission includes "nurturing awareness of, involvement in, and commitment to, excellence of all levels of Arts and Culture" for Londoners. The site offers art news, and arts calendar, as well as information on grants administered by the Council.

London Potters Guild
The London Potters Guild, founded in 1981,is a guild formed to encourage the growth and development of potters as well as to generate an appreciation for pottery in the London Community.

B-M-D Announcements

Websites

B-M-D Etc.  
Indexes births, marriages and deaths, etc. which appeared in Norfolk County newspapers from 1870 to 1914.

Elgin County Newspapers
Indexes Aylmer Express, Dutton Advance and St. Thomas Times-Journal.

Obituary Daily Times
Obituary index published on a daily basis, 1998-2006. The obituaries are not online. Tip: to narrow the search to London Free Press obituaries, enter the person's name and 'London'.

Ontario Genealogical Society - London And Middlesex County Branch
If you are looking for obituaries from The London Free Press, the OGS library has alphabetically indexed scrapbooks of obituary clippings from 1969-1971, 1973-74, 1977, 1981-2008. They also house the Totten collection, which contains numerous death notices and obituaries for the London area from 1945 to 1950.

University of Western Ontario - London Free Press Negative Collection
The J.J. Talman Regional Collection within the University of Western Ontario Archives houses over 1.6 million negatives of photographs taken by London Free Press photographers during the period from September 1, 1938 to December 31, 1992. Negatives of individuals or portraits are available for the period December 1949 to 1989. If you are looking for a photo from a wedding announcement, special event or news story, it may be possible to order a reproduction. Contact the Archives at 519- 661-2111 ext 81111.

Woodstock Newspaper Indexes
Indexes births, marriages and deaths from 16 newspapers published in Woodstock from 1840 to the present.

Beginning your Research

At the Library

First Steps

First, determine the location in which to search (local? Other county? Outside of Ontario?) and approximately the time period. Based on this, we can help you decide what kind of records are available and which might be most useful for you to begin with.

If unsure, start with the known, eg. grandfather’s name and approximate birth or death date and where he lived, then search a record that would take you one generation further back. For example, his birth registration or baptismal record would tell the names of both his parents.

Ancestry Library – a very useful database that is one of the most important genealogical collections available today. It has unparalleled coverage of the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada and other areas. It is an excellent tool to use to find names and dates and locations to get the search started. Tip: click on Search and choose the geographic area, eg. Ontario, so there is a manageable number of databases.

>> How to Books on researching Family History

Where to Look for Local Information

• census indexes, cemetery transcriptions, marriages records (late 1700s to 1869 in book form)
• church records – for some London and Middlesex County churches; also a few from other counties in Ontario. May include births, marriages, deaths, baptisms…
• local indexes: for quite prominent people - analytics to books, genealogy index to periodical source; for anyone local – scrapbook indexes
• early settlers project
• newspapers – obituaries, marriages, death notices, births. The London Free Press Indexes 1849-1880 (obituaries, births, marriages), 1977-1995 (obituaries, births): London Advertiser 1864-1936 – some births/marriages/deaths have been extracted and indexed. Also other local newspapers, eg. Strathroy, Glencoe…
• elected church histories and school histories
• township histories, eg. London Township, West Nissouri Township have published histories with an incredible amount of information on families
• historical atlases – 1870’s for most Ontario counties; show names of landowners of individual lots (available online). We also have earlier atlases for Middlesex (1862) and Elgin (1864)
• wills of Middlesex County – we have the index for 1846 to 1980 (wills are at Ontario Archives) and have the actual wills on microfilm for some of the early 1800’s
• Archives index (card file in Closed Stacks in the London Room) – for more information on local people and families

Where to Look for Ontario-wide Information

• Census for all of Ontario – on microfilm; some have name indexes. First try the online versions of the Ontario censuses for 1871, 1881, 1901 and 1911.
• Upper Canada Land Index – for early people, i.e. crown lands
• Vital Statistics Index on microfilm: 1869 – 1911 (births)1869-1926 (marriages)1869-1936 (deaths).
  These records are available on Ancestry Library*, except 2 years behind the microfilm version; Ancestry includes complete records, not just index.
• Wesleyan Methodist Baptisms: for most counties in Ontario. Especially useful in the absence of birth registrations, since the information given is similar.
• Catholic Record – 1878-1948
• Browse the shelves in the London Room for the county you need; may find: birth/marriage/death extracts from local newspapers, county histories, church histories, gazetteers, various local indexes…

Where to Look for Canada-wide Information

• online version of census available for all of Canada: 1871, 1881, 1901, 1911
• online version of census for Canada East (now Quebec), Canada West (now Ontario), New Brunswick and Nova Scotia for 1851
• for other years, Canadian census from anywhere outside of Ontario, on microfilm; can be ordered via Interlibrary Loan
• native records - Records of the Department of Indian Affairs at Library and Archives Canada: a source for Genealogical Research (r929.108997 Rus). Also, try links for native genealogy on Archives Canada website.
• passenger lists – see our passenger lists page. We have lists for the ports of Quebec and Halifax for some dates. Other dates can be ordered through Interlibrary Loan.

Where to Look for Worldwide Information

• Ancestry Library database (see description above under At the Library)
• See our "How To" books on many countries of the world, which describe records and how they can be accessed.

Websites

Archives of Ontario
This Genealogical Research section includes Family History Centers in Ontario, Getting Started in Genealogical Research, Major Genealogical Holdings at the Archives, Microfilm Loan Service, Preparing for Your Visit to the Archives, Reference List of Researchers, and more.

Canadian County Atlas Digital Project
This resource allows you to view historical atlases of various counties in Ontario. Searchable by name, county, township, town, birthplace or occupation.

Canadian Genealogy Centre (Library and Archives Canada)
The Canadian Genealogy Centre is an Internet resource that provides access to numerous genealogical websites across Canada. It acts as both directory and database in order to help you search for the genealogical information you need, be it cemetery records, parish records, historical newspapers or archival fonds. Under Databases, ArchiviaNet is an online research tool developed by Library and Archives Canada. It includes the 1871 Census of Ontario and the 1901 and 1911 Census of Canada; information on home children, immigration records and post offices; and an index to soldiers of the First World War, in many cases containing the scanned documents of enlistment.

Cyndi's List
One of the largest collections of genealogy links anywhere on the Web, Cyndi's List is a searchable, cross-referenced index of more than 180 categories. It provides an easy-to-access reference guide to the most useful genealogy websites

FamilySearch.Org (Church of the Latter Day Saints - Mormons)
The largest collection of free family history, family tree and genealogy records in the world; includes a list of the Family History Centers.

Genealogy Register
Get started with the surname finder or read messages posted on their message board

Ontario Genealogical Society
Contains information about OGS-sponsored events and publications, contact information for useful research aids, links to other genealogical sites, list of  its 31 branches and a "How to Start Your Family History" section.

Our Roots/Nos Racines
Our Roots is a library, archive, museum and school all in one. Check the collection to find Canadian local histories in French and English. Check Educational Resources for learning packages for students and teachers.

Rootsweb
Bills itself as the Internet's oldest and largest genealogy site, offering a variety of services to the genealogical community. The searchable Rootsweb Surname List has surnames, dates and locations with contact e-mail addresses for contributors. Also includes Canada Genweb, designed to assist researchers in locating Canadian genealogical information on the Internet

Cemeteries

Websites

Cemetery addresses of Ontario
This is a work in progress to list the addresses of the more than 2000 registered cemeteries in Ontario, active or inactive.  Those cemeteries whose name begins with A to N are completed. 

Interment.net
This website offers links to cemetery records around the world. Also includes guides and articles of use to those conducting cemetery research

Ontario Archives - Cemetery Transcriptions Available for InterLibrary Loan
This is a listing of cemetery transcriptions available for interlibrary loan

Ontario Cemetery Ancestor Index and Cemetery Locator - OGS
Welcome to the Ontario Genealogical Society Cemetery Collection, which now includes a personal name index. This index was begun in 2003 and includes names taken from transcriptions of the monumental inscriptions, cemetery records, and other sources that have been identified by Ontario Genealogical Society members and members of other historical groups.

Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid
A searchable database of over three million Ontario cemetery records.  This database gives the location of the burial but NOT the date of burial.

Census

Websites

1871 Canada Census (Ontario Genealogical Society)
Personal name index to the head of households of the Ontario portion of the 1871 census.

1881 Canada Census (FamilySearch.Org)
This site allows you to search, by last name and household,  the 1881 Census of Canada, the 1881 British Census and the 1880 US Census.

1901 Canada Census (Library and Archives Canada)
Geographic name index for the 1901 census. Data allows researchers to search by geographic location only. As this is not a nominally indexed database, it is not searchable by family name. Includes scanned images of original census sheets.

1901 Census for England and Wales
The official genealogy website of English and Welsh census information for 1901.

1911 Census of Canada (Library and Archives Canada)
Geographic name index for the 1911 census. Data allows researchers to search by geographic location only. As this is not a nominally indexed database, it is not searchable by family name. Includes scanned images of original census sheets.

UK Census Online
Hosted by RootsWeb, this website provides free access to 19th century UK census records including 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, and 1891. Transcription is ongoing.

Church records

Websites

Anglican Diocese of Huron
This is the website for The Cronyn Memorial Archives of the Anglican Diocese of Huron located at Huron University College, 1349 Western Road in London. The Diocese of Huron, Church of England in Canada (now the Anglican Church of Canada)was established on October 2, 1857 and includes the counties of Brant, Bruce, Elgin, Essex, Grey, Huron, Kent, Lambton, Middlesex, Oxford, Perth and Waterloo. The Archives contains parish histories and parish registers. Searches of records are possible for a fee. Contact by mail; telephone: 519-645-7956; or email:archives@huron.anglican.ca

Canadian Baptist Archives
Located at McMaster University, Divinity College, Room 152, Hamilton, Ontario; telephone: 905-525-9140, ext. 23511 or 23512; email: cbarch@mcmaster.ca There is a fee for genealogical research.

Canadian Quaker Genealogical Index
The Quaker Archives and Library of Canada maintains this index which contains over 12,000 names of people mentioned in the Canadian Quaker minute books up to about 1900. Information ranges from births, deaths, and marriages to membership transfers, appointments and travels in the ministry (including Friends from the United Kingdom and the United States who visited Meetings in Canada).

Presbyterian Church in Canada Archives
The Archives and Records Office has a large number of resources that are helpful to family historians and genealogists, from local church records and microfilmed registers from across the country, to reference books and biographical files.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of London
The Roman Catholic Diocese of London is located at 1070 Waterloo Street in London (on the grounds of St. Peter's Seminary). The Diocesan Archives holds a variety of records of Roman Catholic churches for the counties of Elgin, Essex, Huron, Kent, Lambton, Middlesex, Norfolk, Oxford and Perth within Southwestern Ontario.

The United Church of Canada Archives
The United Church of Canada Archives houses the historical records of The United Church of Canada and its antecedent denominations: The Methodist Church (Canada), The Presbyterian Church in Canada, The Congregational Union of Canada, Local Union Churches, and the Canada Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church

Europeans & United Empire Loyalists

At the Library

Books about researching United Empire Loyalists

Books about researching British Family History

Books about researching Dutch Family History

Books about researching French Canadian Family History

Books about researching German Family History

Books about researching Irish Family History

Books about researching Scottish Family History

Books about researching Welsh Family History

Websites

Federation of Eastern European Family History Societies
The Federation is an umbrella organization promoting family research in Eastern and Central Europe. Provides links to member websites, surname databases, and an extensive list of maps.

Genealogy.net
This site contains a great deal of information to help find ancestors from German-speaking areas of Europe.

Genuki
A gateway to resources for genealogy in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Institute for Advanced Loyalist Studies
It is the goal of this website to provide reliable, high quality material on the Loyalists in the fields of genealogy, living history and military research. While the material contained herein is for use by anyone interested in this aspect of the American Revolution, it is primarily intended for those with a working background in Loyalist studies.

Ireland GenWeb
This site is part of the World GenWeb Project and is the local resource index page for Ireland research. It covers all the counties and is a great place to learn new research methods and make connections.

Scotland's people
First-stop resources that should be used in Scottish genealogical research including births, marriages, deaths and censuses.

United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada - London & Western Ontario Branch
One of 27 branches of the United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada, the London and Western Ontario Branch of the UELAC celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2003. As well as holding meetings, the branch conducts tours of Loyalist areas, presents Loyalist flags to churches and organizations with Loyalist connections, carries its message to the public at local and regional genealogical fairs and at Canada day celebrations, and conducts educational outreach sessions in local and regional elementary and high schools.

Wales GenWeb
The WalesGenWeb Project is committed to providing free access to resource and reference information for Wales.

First Peoples

At the Library

Books about researching First Peoples family history

Websites

Canadian Geneaolgy Centre - Aboriginal Peoples
Library and Archives Canada holds records of the Department of Indian Affairs (RG 10) dating mainly from the late 1800s. The records are usually arranged by band, agency and district.

Department of Indian and Northern Affairs
A list of questions related to Status.

Six Nations Council (Ohsweken, Ontario)
The Council's purpose is to assist applicants in obtaining status as a Six Nations member and thus maintains a membership office where applicants can check details (band number, birth and death dates, family relationships and tribe) of individuals who were registered Six Nations members from the late 1880s to the present.

Woodland Cultural Centre (Brantford, Ontario)
The Woodland Cultural Centre Library promotes the culture, heritage and history of the First Nation people, particularly the Eastern Woodland area. Most books in this collection are out-of-print or in fragile format requiring special storage conditions.

Local History

At the Library

Books and videos about London's history

	London Public Library (Ontario) provides access to images from its local history collection, including those housed in the Ivey Family London Room.   Visit our site

The Image Gallery contains hundreds of photographs of local buildings, businesses, and landscapes taken in the 1800s and early 1900s that were formerly tucked away in our archives.

Made possible thanks to the generous donation from Friends of the London Public Library.

The Ivey London Room

In My Community

Glencoe and District Historical Society
Located in the town of Glencoe Ontario, the Glencoe & District Historical Society was formed in 1978 and has been an intricate part of the community these many years. The promotion of local history, genealogy, and the preservation of historical documents are among the primary objectives of the society.  

J.J. Talman Regional Collection, University of Western Ontario Archives
Housed in the Archives and Research Collections Centre, this collection contains primary and secondary sources pertaining to London and Middlesex County and the surrounding counties in southwestern Ontario especially Elgin, Huron, Lambton and Oxford. An in-house catalogue provides access to manuscript collections, many of which have finding aids.

London and Middlesex Historical Society
Includes information on upcoming programmes and a list of heritage stories written by society members under the heading of Stories and Facts.

London Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society
The London Chapter represents the regional interests and concerns of the archaeological community in Southwestern Ontario, by providing field activities, social events, and advocacy opportunities. This site includes information about research tools, special events and the chapter's newsletter, Kewa.

London Ontario (Wikipedia)
The entry for London includes a brief history of London, a list of mayors and other notable personalities in London's history. There are also links to the city's official website and to Stories in London's History from the London and Middlesex Historical Society.

Museum of Ontario Archaeology (London, Ontario)
This unique museum is devoted to the study, display and interpretation of the human occupation of Southwestern Ontario over the past 11,000 years. The Museum is located beside the Lawson Prehistoric Iroquoian Village, a site occupied by the Neutral Iroquoians in the 16th century A.D. This website includes a list of museum events, exhibits and programmes.

Official Donnelly Home Page
This site contains a list of books about the Donnellys, a family tree and photo album, ghost stories, a history of the Donnellys and their stagecoach and related Donnelly links.

Our Ontario
Search across the digitized collections of photographs, videos, audio recordings and more from libraries, museums, archives and community groups in Ontario.

Our Roots/Nos Racines
Our Roots is a library, archive, museum and school all in one. Check the collection to find Canadian local histories in French and English. Check Educational Resources for learning packages for students and teachers.

Tourism London
Here you wll find a calendar of events and museums to visit as well as a brief history of London.

 In My Region

County of Oxford Archives
The official repository for the municipal Corporation of the County of Oxford, including historical records of the County of Oxford,1850 to the present, and its predecessor, the District of Brock, 1842 to 1849. Included on this site are a list of services provided by the archives, research tips and information about Oxford County's digitization project.

Elgin County Archives
The Archives is the official repository of records of the County of Elgin since its incorporation in 1852 as well as those of its current and former constituent municipalities. The Archives also houses a wide array of archival fonds and private historical collection. The Archives has made available a descriptive database that can be searched and additions are being made on a regular basis. Records are also described on-line through ARCHEION, Ontario's Archival Information Network.

Norfolk Heritage Centre
The Norfolk Heritage Centre incorporates the Eva Brook Donly Museum, the Norfolk Archives, and other facilities of Norfolk Historical Society. The NHC provides a range of in-house and field activity programs, a mentored research facility, and archives programmes to assist historical research on-site and over the internet.

Oxford County Historical Society
Contains Historic Oxford Photos, What We Are, What We Do amd Weekly History Quiz and Related Links

Military records

Websites

British military records - About website
Looking for genealogical information about persons who have served in the British military? These websites will help.

Canadian Forces after 1918 (includes WWII)
Military personnel files include documentation about enlistment, discharge, military units served with, and may also include other documents concerning medical history, medals awarded, personal evaluation reports and dental charts. There is no online database for these records held by Library and Archives Canada.

Canadian Military Records at the Library and Archives Canada
Library and Archives Canada holds extensive collections of military records. Use the left-hand menu to select the period or type of records of interest to you. Each section provides information about available sources, links to relevant databases and links to Web sites of other institutions that hold military records.

Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Excellent site that provides information about the more than 116,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who fought and died while representing their country. Included on this site are the memorials of more than 1,500 soldiers who died in service to Canada since the Korean War, including peacekeeping and other operations. The site also contains digital images of photographs and personal memorabilia about individual Canadians.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission
This website allows you to search for individuals who died in World War I or World War II as part of the Commonwealth Forces (Australia, Britain, Canada, India , New Zealand, South Africa, and other former colonies).

Last Post - Legion Magazine
Legion Magazine's historical archive database goes back to January 1987.  It contains almost 170,000 short death notices for Royal Canadian Legion members with military backgrounds.

Soldiers of the First World War, 1914-1918
Over 600,000 Canadians enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) during the First World War (1914-1918). The CEF database is an index to those personnel files, which are held by Library and Archives Canada. To date, over 800,000 images of attestation papers have been scanned and are being made available on-line.

U.K. and Ireland Genealogy - Military records
A description of how to locate British military records

Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS)

In My Community

London & Middlesex County Branch of the OGS
Resources, publications and links for genealogical research for the city of London and Middlesex County, Ontario.

Websites

Elgin County Branch of the OGS
Resources, publications and links for genealogical research for the city of St. Thomas and Elgin County, Ontario.

Essex County Branch of the OGS
Resources, publications and links for genealogical research for the city of Windsor and Essex County, Ontario.

Huron County Branch of the OGS
Resources, publications and links for genealogical research in Huron County, Ontario.

Kent County Branch of the OGS
Resources, publications and links for genealogical research for the city of Chatham and Kent County, Ontario.

Lambton County Branch of the OGS
Resources, publications and links for genealogical research for the city of Sarnia and Lambton County, Ontario.

Norfolk County Branch of the OGS
Resources, publications and links for genealogical research in Norfolk County, Ontario.

Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS)
Major Ontario organization established to help people research their family history.

Oxford County Branch of the OGS
Resources, publications and links for genealogical research for the city of Woodstock and Oxford County, Ontario.

Perth County Branch of the OGS
Resources, publications and links for genealogical research for the city of Stratford and Perth County, Ontario.

Passenger Lists

Websites

Home Children, 1869-1930
Between 1869 and the early 1930s, over 100,000 children were sent to Canada from Great Britain during the child emigration movement. Members of the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa are locating and indexing the names of these Home Children found in passenger lists in the custody of the National Archives of Canada.

 Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild
The Compass is a guide to assist you in your search for immigrant related information. Our aim is to provide you with the best and most up-to-date information available with special emphasis on passenger lists, ships, ship images and descriptions. There are descriptions of each site, and some, due to the extensive amount of information, are listed under more than one topic.

InGeneas - National Archives of Canada Miscellaneous Immigration Index
A free searchable index of passenger lists in the National Archives of Canada, 1800-1849. The database contains approximately 15,000 names. A list of sources is also provided, which gives a brief description of the information that can be found in each record. InGeneas also has another searchable index of other passenger lists and genealogical records which can be ordered for a fee.

The National Archives of Canada - Immigration Records
This is a helpful link to all information regarding Passenger Lists in Canada, including a searchable database for Passenger Lists 1925-1935.

The ShipsList
TheShipsList website, online since August 1999, will help you find your ancestors on ships' passenger lists.We also have immigration reports, newspaper records, shipwreck information, ship pictures, ship descriptions, shipping-line fleet lists and more; as well as hundreds of passenger lists to Canada, USA, Australia and even some for South Africa.

Vital Statistics

Websites

British Columbia Archives' Vital Events
The British Columbia Vital Event indexes contain index information to historical birth, marriage, and death registrations for British Columbia, but not the actual registrations, and are being made available for the purposes of research.

Manitoba Vital Statistics
This searchable database provides unrestricted access to births more than 100 years ago, marriages more than 80 years ago and deaths more than 70 years ago.

New Brunswick Provincial Archives
The Provincial Archives website provides access to a searchable index of New Brunswick births (1800-1914), marriages (1847-1959) and deaths (1815-1960).

Ontario Ministry of Government Services/Service Ontario
This ministry holds records of Ontario vital statistics for: births that occurred during the past 95 years; deaths that occurred during the past 70 years and marriages that occurred during the past 80 years. Application forms for these records can be downloaded from the site.

Ontario Vital Statistics Project
Includes births from 1869 to 1909; marriages from 1800 to 1925 (there are gaps pre-1869) and deaths from 1869 to 1932. This is a work in progress and will take some time to complete since transcriptions are done by volunteers.

Registrations of Births, Marriages and Deaths at the Ontario Archives
A companion to Ontario Vital Statistics - Index Books, this website describes how to order microfilm reels through the Ontario Archives. It provides additional information on the registration of births, marriages and deaths as well as other sources of information.

Saskatchewan Vital Statistics
The legislation governing births registered with Saskatchewan Vital Statistics allows Vital Statistics to publish a genealogical index of those births that occurred more than 100 years ago. Deaths (more than 70 years ago)and marriages (more than 75 years ago) are not yet available.

United States Vital Records Information
Visit this site for information regarding the types of records available and the guidelines for obtaining them. Includes birth certificates, death records, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees. Also provides the address of state and county vital records offices, online applications, and links to overseas information

Wills

In My Community

J.J. Talman Regional Collection, The University of Western Ontario
The J.J. Talman Regional Collection carries Probates for a wide range of dates. Consult their collection by calling (519) 661-2111 ext 81111.

Websites

Archives of Ontario: Probate and Surrogate Court Records
Use this resource to locate wills from anywhere in Ontario. Microfilm is available through interlibrary loan.

Alternative Energy Sources

At the Library

Books about Renewable Energy Sources

Movies about Renewable Energy

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Discovering Collection

• Type in “Alternative Energy”
• Click on Search button

For more articles, try these related search terms:

• Renewable Energy Resources
• Renewable Energy Sources
• Alternative Energy Sources

Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

• Click on "Environment"
• Click on "Renewable Energy"
• Use the tabs to navigate between different material types
• Or, try searching for a particular type of energy such as wind or solar

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Websites
Centre for Energy
Provides access to current news, statistics and facts about energy in Canada.

Natural Resources Canada
Provides links to current research and investment initiatives supporting Canada's commitment to increase its supply of clean, renewable energy.

Ontario Sustainable Energy Association
An eduacational and advocacy group focused on empowering communities to create sustainable energy projects

Canadian and World Issues

Click on one of the links above to find Books, Movies, and Websites on a specific topic, or try the resources below.

Online Resources

Canada in Context

• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a Subject search for your topic
• Use the links on the left to choose the material type
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

• Browse the Categories on the main page to find your topic OR
• Type your topic into the search box
• Use the tabs to navigate between different material types
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Ebscohost

• Click on Advanced Search
• Check off full text in the Limit Your Results box
• Do a Subject (SU) search on your topic
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your research

Climate Change

 At the Library

Books about Global Warming

Books about the Greenhouse Effect

Videos about Global Warming

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

• Click on "Global Issues"
• Click on "Global Warming"
• Use the tabs to navigate between different material types
• Or, try searching for "Climate Change"

EBSCO Host
Search by:
• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a Subject (SU) search on “Global Warming”.
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search. Also check the left hand tool bar labeled “Subject: Thesaurus Term” to help narrow your search.

Science in Context
• Under Topics, select Global Warming and Climate Change

See all Information Databases

What are Information Databases?

Websites

Canada's Action on Climate Change
The Canadian Government's offical Climate Change website includes information on current policies, reports and general climate change information.

Climate Crisis
News, videos and photo galleries on climate change with an emphasis on everyone doing their part.

David Suzuki Foundation
Climate change information and ideas from Canada's own David Suzuki. Click on "Issues" to get started.

Deforestation

At the Library

Books about Deforestation

Books about Reforestation

Movies about Deforestation

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Ebsco Host
Search by:

• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a Subject (SU) search on “Deforestation”.
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search.

Canadian Business and Current Affairs
Search by:

• Do a Basic Search for “Deforesation”
• Browse the Suggested Topics, so you can narrow your search

Statistics Canada
Search by:

• Search the DSP website for “Deforestation”
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Websites

National Forestry Database
The site is maintained by the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers and has data from all the provinces. It provides excellent forestry maps and statistics.

Natural Resources Canada: Sustainable Forest Management
Provides information on how the Canadian Forest Service manages Canadian forests.

In My Community

ReForest London
ReForest London encourages individuals, groups and businesses to improve London's environmental health by planting and caring for trees in our community.

Earthquakes

At the Library

Books about Earthquakes

Books and Movies about Plate Tectonics

Books about Richter’s Scale

Books about Seismology
 

Videos about Earthquakes

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Ebsco Host

• Click on Advanced Search

• Do a Subject (SU) search on “Earthquakes” and add the heading to your top. For example “Earthquakes” and “Marine” or “Earthquakes” and “Richter’s Scale”.
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search.

Science in Context

• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a subject search for your topic (i.e. earthquakes, plate tectonics, etc.)
• Use the links on the left to choose the material type
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Websites

IRIS: Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Monitor global earthquakes in near real-time, visit seismic stations around the world, and search the web for earthquake or region-related information.

Natural Resources Canada: Earthquakes Canada
This website provides information on recent and historical earthquakes in Canada as well as seismographic stations and related data.

Ecosystems

At the Library

Books about Ecosystems

Videos about Ecosystems

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Ebsco Host
Search by:
• Click on Advanced Search

• Do a Subject (SU) search on “Ecosystems” and add the heading to your top. For example “Ecosystems” and “Marine” or “Ecosystems” and “Terrestrial”.
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search.

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Websites

Environment Canada: Ecosystems and Habitats
Find out about ecosystems and habitats as well as Environment Canada's efforts to support healthy and diverse wildlife populations through the preservation of wilderness areas.

Parks Canada: Ecosystem Conservation Plan
Ecosystem research and conservation plans for our National Parks.

Ecotourism

At the Library

Books about Ecotourism

Videos about Ecotourism - CBC-TV News in Review: December 1998 – Ecotourism: the impact on wildlife

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Canada in Context

• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a Subject search for "ecotourism"
• Use the links on the left to choose the material type
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Canadian Business & Current Affairs (CBCA)

• Do a basic search using the term "ecotourism"
• Browse the suggested topics to help you narrow down your search
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

EBSCO Host

• Click on Advanced Search
• Check off full text in the Limit Your Results section
• Do a Subject (SU) search on "ecotourism"
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Websites

EcoClub
Provides access to directories, news, philosophy, and products relating to ecotourism

The International Ecotourism Society (TIES)
Information about ecotourism for travelers, professionals and students wanting to learn more.

Verge 
Travel with purpose: the Canadian way.

Ecozones

At the Library

Books about Canadian ecozones & biomes

DVDs about Canadian ecozones & biomes

Books about biomes of North America

Books about Ecosystems in Action

Books about Habitats

Books about Terrestial ecozones:

Caves

Deserts

Forests

Grasslands

Rainforests

Taiga (Boreal forests)

Books about Marine ecozones:

Estuaries

Freshwater

Lakes

Rivers & Streams

Books about Wetlands

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Canadian Business & Current Affairs

• Do a basic search using the term "ecological zones"
• Browse the suggested topics to help you narrow down your seach
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Canadian Reference Centre

• Click on Advanced Search.
• Type in "ecological zones" and "Canada". Choose "TX, all text" from the Select a Field bar
• Click on search.
• Use "Narrow Results" bar on the left to explore other subject headings

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Websites

The Canadian Biodiversity Web Site: Redpath Museum, McGill University
A close-up look at the conditions that created Canada's ecozones with maps and descriptions.

Environment Canada: Ecozones of Canada
Includes an introduction to ecozones, maps and descriptions of Canada’s 20 major ecosystems (15 terrestial ecozones and 5 marine ecozones).

The Atlas of Canada: Natural Resources Canada - Ecological Framework
These entries in Natural Resources Canada's The Atlas of Canada feature interactive maps, and explain Canada’s hierarchy of ecosystems, wetland diversity, including biotic and non-biotic components.

The Atlas of Canada: Natural Resouces Canada - Wetlands
These entries in Natural Resources Canada's The Atlas of Canada feature interactive maps, and explain Canada’s wetland diversity including a breakdown by type of region.

Erosion

At the Library

Erosion

Videos about Erosion

Soil Conservation

Videos about Soil Conservation

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Ebsco Host

Search by:

• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a Subject (SU) search on “Soil Erosion” and add the heading to your top. For example “Soil Erosion” and “Conservation”.
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search.

Science in Context

• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a subject search for "soil erosion"
• Use the links on the left to choose the material type
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Websites

Soil Conservation Council of Canada
The Soil Conservation Council of Canada is a national, independent organization that provides a non-partisan public forum to lobby for soil conservation at the national level.

Soil Erosion Causes and Effects
This website provides an up-to-date factsheet created by the Ontario Ministry of Agricultural Foods and Rural Affairs.

Geology

At the Library

Books about Canadian Geology

Books about  the Geology of London Ontario

Books about Ontario Geology

Movies about Geology

Books about Geologists

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Ebsco Host

Search by:

• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a Subject (SU) search on “Geology” and add the heading to your top. For example “Geology” and “Marine” or “Geology and “Isotope”. 
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search.

Science in Context

• Under Topics, select Geology OR
• Do a subject search for your specific topic
• Use the links on the left to select the material type
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

See all Information Databases

What are Information Databases?

Websites

Earth Science World
The American Geological Institute provides geological-related news, statistical information on natural resources, and details of recent seismological events. The site also features an interactive geological time-scale graph and an image bank of high-quality, free geoscience photographs for the public.

Geology.com
Provides up-to-date articles, maps and satellite images for geologists, earth scientists and the public.

Geologic Hazards
From the United States Geological Survey, this website provides information, interactive maps and images about the causes of geological events.

Medical Tourism

At the Library

Books about Medical Tourism

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Canadian Business and Current Affairs (CBCA)

• Do a basic search using the term "medical tourism"
• Browse the suggested topics to help you narrow down your search
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

• Do a search using the term "medical tourism"
• Use the tabs to navigate between different material types
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Health & Wellness Resource Center

• Type in “Medical Tourism”
• Click on Subject toggle
• Click on Search

Health Source – Consumer Edition

• Type in “Medical Tourism”
•  Click on Search button

For more articles, also try these Search Terms:

• Medical Travel
• Health Tourism
• Global Healthcare

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Websites

Medical Tourism Association
Interested in prices? Find out if it is more expensive to have a hip replaced in India or Mexico

Understanding Medical Tourism
Get the latest statistics and news on Medical Tourism.

Physical Geography

Click on one of the links above to find Books, Movies and Websites on a specific topic, or try the resources below.

At the Library

General Geography books

Atlases

Canadian Atlases

Almanacs

Online Resources

Canadian Business and Current Affairs (CBCA) 

• Do a basic search for your topic
• Browse the suggested topics to help you narrow down your search
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

• Do a simple search for your topic
• Use the tabs to navigate between different material types
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Ebsco Host

• Click on Advanced Search
• Check off full text in the Limit Your Results section
• Do a Subject (SU) search on your topic
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Science in Context

• Click on the topics and browse for your subject OR
• Click on Advanced search
• Do a subject search for your topic
• Use the links on the left to choose the material type
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Volcanoes

At the Library

Books about Volcanoes

Videos about Volcanoes

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Ebsco Host

Search by:

• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a Subject (SU) search on “Volcanoes” and add the heading to your top. For example “Volcanoes” and “Tourism” or “Volcanoes” and “Eruptions”.
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search.

Science in Context

• Under Topics, choose Volcanoes OR
• Click on the Advanced search
• Do a subject search for your topic
• Use the links on the left to choose the material type
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Websites

National Resources Canada: Volcanoes of Canada
Learn more about Canadian volcanoes and volcanology.

Volcano World
Explore the current activity of Earth’s volcanoes from the Department of Geosciences at Oregon State University.

Federal (Canada)

Websites

Canada : Canada Gazette
The official newspaper of the Government of Canada. Contents include new statutes and regulations, proposed regulations, decisions of administrative boards and a variety of government notices. Also provides a link to Unclaimed Bank Balances.

Canada : Elections Canada
Find voter information, maps, lists of candidates, search for your electoral district - this site contains everything you need to know about the upcoming federal election.

Canada : Federal Government
Canada's official home page.

Canada : Parliamentary Internet
The official site of Canada's Parliament - House of Commons, Senate and Library of Parliament.

Inside Canada's Parliament
Inside Parliament throws opne the doors of Parliament -- taking you behind the scenes, through its corridors and back passages, to show you how the work of Parliament gets done.

Today in the House
House of Commons publications, including Hansard (debates), the House of Commons calendar and House of Commons vote information beginning with the 38th Parliament.

CanLII                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
The Canadian Legal Information Institute provides information on Legislation, Courts, Boards and Tribunals and some frequently consulted documents.

International

Websites

United Kingdom : DirectGov
A portal to a wide range of British government services. Provides links to other government directories, a search engine, and a link to "Guide to Government", a step-by-step guide to how the British government works.

United States : FirstGov
The U.S. government's official Web portal.

United States Government Manual
This website provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the US Federal Government.

United States: The White House
The official web site of the President of the United States.

United Nations
The United Nations official Web portal.

Law (Canadian)

Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?

Canada. Department of Justice website. This is the official Canadian government website dedicated to providing PDFs of the full content of frequently accessed Canadian laws, statutes, amendments, etc. 
Type in, or find and click on the requested laws, statutes, etc.to obtain a PDF of the full content, with table of contents for quick access.

Canadian Encyclopedia
The online Canadian Encyclopedia provides a history of Canada’s legal origins, concise descriptions on all aspects of Canadian law, links to other legal sites, and a glossary of legal terms.
Click on Law in the subject index to locate keywords on Canadian law, or type in query in the search box provided.

Dictionaries of Legal Terms

Searching for Books?

Books about Canadian law

Books about Criminal Law, including Criminal Code

Books about Family Law

Books about Labour Law

Books about Youth crimeand the Criminal Justice Act

Books about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Books about Canadian human rights

Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

CBCA

• Click on Advanced to do an advanced search.
• Try these search phrases law - Canada and name of law or act, or human rights or charter of rights.
• Limit to “full-text documents only”
• On the results screen use the tabs labeled scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers to see results from those sources.

Ebsco Host

• Click on Advanced search.
• Type in Canada and law as keywords, or name of law or act, or charter of rights, or human rights.
• Click on search.

ELibrary

• Type in name of law or act or subject and click on Canadian documents only.
• Click on search.

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Recommended Websites

History of Canada in the Making; Common Law and Civil Law
An overview of Canada’s history of law, starting from its French and British origins. Includes bibliography and links to other historical sites.

Introduction to Canada’s Criminal Law and the Jury System
An in-depth explanation of Canadian criminal law, sources of Canada’s criminal law, category of criminal offences, and court and jury systems.
Click on topics of interest for information.

Canadian Human Rights and Charter of Rights and Freedoms
A descriptive account of these rights and links to provincial websites.

Family Law

Canada. Department of Justice. Family Law Assistance Services
Click on applicable headings for assisted government help, and links to related sites.

Youth Criminal Justice in Canada
The Canadian Children’s Rights Council has created an overview of this topic, with a variety of informative sources.

Access to Justice Network
ACJNet is a gateway to federal, provincial and territorial legal information. The jump menu arranges the site's resources by subjects; including child abuse, AIDS, and literacy.

Canada: Department of Justice Canada 
This site offers a wealth of information about the Canadian justice system. Select "Resource Centre" to find publications, statistics, and links to information on topics such as child support, immigration, and court decisions.

Canada: Federal Laws and Legal Information
Canada's federal level Statutes and Regulations. Scroll down the page to view commonly requested Statutes and links to other sites.

Canada: Parliamentary Internet
This site includes explanations of bills being considered in the House and Senate.

Canada: Supreme Court of Canada
Supreme Court judgements, bulletins and news releases can be found through broad subject categories (Aboriginal law, civil rights, medical malpractice), fulltext or field searching.

Canadian Human Rights Act
Full access to the act and an index, from the federal Department of Justice.

Canadian Human Rights Commission
Answers questions on employment equity and discrimination prevention.  Contains links to the federal Human Rights Act and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The federal Department of Justice link to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

CanLII (Canadian Legal Information Institute)
CanLII is a non-profit organization managed by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. CanLII's goal is to make Canadian law accessible for free on the Internet.

CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario)
CLEO provides easy to read material on human rights, women's issues, family law, employment insurance, social assistance, landlord & tenant law, and refugee and immigration law.  Available in the following languages, in addition to English and French: Urdu, Arabic, Tamil, Spanish, Chinese and Somali.

Family Law Education for Women
FLEW is a project funded by the Ontario government to inform women's decisions about family law issues. A primary focus is on women vulnerable due to language, recent immigration, disability or other factors limiting access.

Justice Ontario
Your one stop source for questions about Ontario's legal system, including:  finding a lawyer, tickets and fines, lawsuits and disputes, family and criminal law, human rights, wills and estates

Ontario Courts Services
This website provides full-text PDFs of Ontario Court forms in the areas of Family Law Rules forms; Rules of Civil Procedure forms; and Rules of Small Claims Court forms.

Ontario E-Laws
"E-laws" for access to Ontario Statutes and Regulations and current Bills. 

 Ontario Legislative Assembly
The Ontario Legislative Assembly makes their bills available here. An explanation of how a bill becomes law is included.

Ontario: Ministry of the Attorney General
This web site covers popular links, current news items and general reference information that this provincial office is responsible for.

Municipal (city)

Links

Guide to City Hall
Compiled by the Urban League, this document shows the jurisdiction of the various City Hall committees, as well as each committee's contact information.

Websites

City of London web site
The official web site of the City of London. Popular topics include Public Meeting schedules, Budget proposals and Building Permits.

My Community Info
Provides quick and easy access to Canadian, Ontario and municipal government information as well as local community information in the City of London, Middlesex and Oxford Counties.

Provincial (Ontario)

Websites

Ontario : Elections Ontario
This site contains a wealth of information about elections in Ontario. Find the latest election results, or search by postal code or address to see which electoral district you live in and who your MPP is.

Ontario : Legislative Assembly
Visit this site to find out what's happening at Queen's Park. Get information about members, watch a Webcast of the current session, read online transcripts of debates (Hansards), and trace the progress of bills.

Ontario : ServiceOntario
A portal to provincial government information and services for business, individuals, and workers. Includes a link to government forms online, as well as information on services for women and children.

Ontario Gazette
The weekly review of Ontario Government business. Includes current amendments to the Regulations and listings for Sales of Lands for Tax Arrears and Sheriff's Sales of Lands.

Ontario Government
Ontario's official home page. Looking for a particular government document? - try "Publications" on the sidebar of the home page first. If you cannot find what you need, try "Government Web Sites" for the Publications option on the individual Ministry site which most likely produced the document.

Statistics

Websites

Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada publishes a number of periodicals for general and specialist audiences. For example, Weekly Financial Statistics and Banking and Financial Statistics.

City of London Statistics
Statistical profiles of the City of London and its planning districts, based on the Statistics Canada census. Also contains maps of community statistics and information. There is a print version entitled Profile of London's Neighbourhoods at the 2nd Floor Central branch Help Desk.

Consumer Price Index
Measures of changes in prices paid by consumers, such as the Consumer Price Index and the New Housing Price Indexes

Statistics Canada Census Tract Profiles
A feature of the Statistics Canada website, this site pulls up census tract profiles on smaller geographic areas with populations up to 8,000.

Statistics Canada Community Profiles
Vital Statistics Canada local community information is available by typing in the place name.

United Nations  Commodity Trade Statistics Database
This database utilizes the information provided by over 170 reporter countries that provide annual international trade stats data.  It is the largest depository of international trade data with over 1.7 billion data records covering 45 years. (Access is best with IE browser).

Dance

Looking for Books?

Books about learning to dance

Books about Choreography

Books about Dancers

Recommended Websites

Canada Council for the Arts: Dance
The Canada Council for the Arts awards grants for the creation, production and dissemination of works of dance.

National Arts Centre
Canada's showcase for English/French dance, theatre and the National Arts Centre Orchestra.

National Ballet of Canada
Canada's premier dance company offering traditional classics and contemporary works.

Canada Dance Festival / Festival Danse Canada
The Canada Dance Festival is a festival of Canadian dance and is held in Ottawa every two years. It showcases a variety of dance forms in addition to its core, contemporary dance. This year the festival takes place July 15-18, 2011.

Ontario Folk Dance Association
The Ontario Folk Dance Association is a non-profit organization of recreational dancers interested in the traditional music and dances of the world's different cultures. The site has information about where to dance in Ontario.

Folk Dance Association
This site, dedicated to the preservation of folk dancing in the United States and Canada, offers a wide range of traditional and ethnic dance sites along with events and services related to folk dance.

Dance Ontario
This is a listing of dance schools, studios, classes and workshops available throughout Ontario.

Festivals and Events Ontario 
Use this site for Ontario programs on arts, sports and history during 2011 and 2012.

In My Community

London Arts Council
London's arts community advocate organization.

Canadian National Square and Round Dance Convention

London Ontario Royal Scottish Country Dance Branch

The Woods
The Woods Music and Dance Camp.

Dave Carley - Writer in Residence

Sad to say, our time with Writer-in-Residence Dave Carley is coming to an end in May.

The culminating event 2008-2009 Writer-in-Residence program is the reading of Dave Carley's play, Taking Liberties on May 27, 2009. Taking Liberties examines five critical moments in the life of a city, when ordinary citizens are forced to make extraordinary choices.Through dramatic readings by accomplished local actors, the play moves through five decades, showing how the moral dilemmas of one era can impact the events of another. Commentary provided by Dave Carley.

See photographs from Dave's Library Shorts event on Flickr.

Who is Dave Carley?

Dave Carley is a Canadian playwright whose works have been produced across Canada and the United States, as well as in many countries around the world. His stage plays include Writing with our Feet, Taking Liberties, After You, The Last Liberal, and an adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s The Edible Woman. His drama Orchidelirium premiered at Toronto’s Factory Theatre in 2004 and received three Dora Nominations, including one for Best New Play. Go to www.davecarley.com for more on Dave.

What is his role as Writer in Residence at London Public Library?

The Writer in Residence program provides the writer a chance to work on his own writing projects, and at the same time be available to library patrons and city residents who want advice, tips, and support. Dave has been working in drama (mostly radio and theatre) for twenty years. If you want to chat, throw ideas by Dave, or just explore the opportunities available for writers in the theatre business, he can help. Or, if you have a script and want some concrete advice – Dave can do too. 

How to make an appointment?

Email Dave Carley at dcarley@sympatico.ca. Space is limited. For a school/community group visit, call (519) 661-4600, ext. 7423.

How to submit a transcript?

To discuss a manuscript, email Dave Carley at dcarley@sympatico.ca. Space is limited.

Manuscripts should:
• Be typed, double-spaced on white 8 ½ x 11 paper
• Include your name, address and telephone number on the cover sheet
• Include a short paragraph on your experience as a writer, and any training or publications to your credit
• Have numbered pages and include your last name on each page (e.g., Smith - page 3).
• Maximum length: 20 pages
• Limit of one manuscript per person
• Retain your original manuscript. Send only copies.

Where is the Writer in Residence located?

The Writer In Residence office is located on the 3rd Floor of the Central branch of London Public Library, 251 Dundas Street, London.

Popular Music

Searching for Music Cds?

Searching for Books? 

Recent Biographies about rock musicians

Books about learning how to play guitar

Books about learning how to play piano

Books about learning how to sing

Books about composition

Piano and Voice Popular Songs Sheet Music

Music Scores with Guitar Chords

Recommended Websites

AMG All-Music Guide
Described as one of the best one-stop music resources on the Web, this searchable site contains information on rock, country, jazz, blues, world, folk, bluegrass, rap, reggae, vocal, gospel, Christian country music, easy listening, and new age.

The Ampersand
The National Post newspaper's daily blog on Canada's arts and entertainment scene.

 Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia
This database chronicles the history of 1200 Canadian contemporary music artists from the 1950's to the present. Each entry includes an extensive artist and/or band biography as well as a comprehensive discography".

Festival Finder
This site gives the latest details on more than 1500 music festivals in North America. It also acts as a gateway to Alternative, Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun Zydeco, Country, Eclectic, Folk, Jazz, Reggae and World, Rock, Classical and miscellaneous music festivals everywhere.

Songwriters Association of Canada
Canada's national arts service organization dedicated exclusivelyi to Canadian composers, lyriciss and songwriers.

Musicals 101
A cyber encyclopedia of musical theatre, TV, and film including a history of musicals, how musicals are made, reviews and essays.

Canadian Country Music Association
The association is committed to ensuring the growth of the Canadian country music industry.

SOCAN
The Society of Composers, Auhors and Music Publishers of Canada, SOCAN is the Canadian copyright collective for the right to communicate to the public and publicly perform musical works.  We administer these rights on behalf of our members (composers, lyricists, songwriters and their publishers) and those of affiliated international organizations by licensing this use of their music in Canada.

In My Community

Home County Folk Festival
The Home County Folk Festival is 32 years strong. London's oldest free summer festival.

Jack Richardson Music Awards
London's annual tribute celebration and ceremony of our homegrown musical talent

Sunfest
London's premier summer festival celebrating latin music and culture.

Local London Ontario Music Scene
Look here for London and regional bands and performers' activities. Also available - information on musicians' services, associations, venues and more.

Theatre and Drama

Searching for Books?

Biographies on actors and directors

Books about films

Books about stage design & scenery

Books about theatre history

Searching for Scripts?

Film and theatre scripts

Recommended Websites

National Arts Centre
Canada's national showcase for English/French arts,dance, theatre and home of the National Arts Centre Orchestra.

Professional Summer Theatre in Ontario
Provides links to all the professional Ontario theatres including Blyth, Huron County, Port Stanley, and the Shaw and Stratford Festivals.

Theatre Canada
Best resource for Canada-wide live theatre locations, performances, schedules, reviews and study resources with links to U.S. and U.K. entertainment.

Theatre Guide
Your guide to Drayton Entertainment professional summer theatre venues in southwestern Ontario.

Theatre Ontario
Theatre Ontario provides theatre practioners throughout Ontario with training and information to enhance and support their art form. 

Playwrights Guild of Canada 
Publisher- Playwrights Guild of Canada Formerly the Playwrights Union of Canada. A national non-profit association of professional and emerging English-language playwrights. Services, play catalogue, biographical information on member playwrights, performance rights. Site includes a chronology of Canadian theatre.

National Theatre School of Canada / École nationale de théâtre du Canada
Programs in acting, playwriting, scenography, technical production. Information on admission, fees and financial aid, facilities, and performances. Current issue of NTS Journal in fulltext.

Festivals and Events in Ontario
Use this guide to Ontario's festival programs for arts, sports and history from April 2011 to April 2012.

Guide to  Internet Resources in Theatre and Performing Arts Studies
Provides comprehensive coverage of all the performing arts with many useful links.

Dramatists Plays Service, Inc, New York  
Online play catalogue.  Browsable and searchable by cast size, title, author, keyword and ISBN.  Separate sections for new plays and information about performance rights.

Samuel French, Inc.
Online play catalogue arranged by title and author.  Separate sections for technical books, musicals, and cast recordings. 

In My Community

Grand Theatre
Site for London's oldest professional theatre company. 

London Community Players
London Community Players is a wholly volunteer not-for-profit community theatre group founded in 1974. Local Theatre at its best.

Theatre Western 
Student run productions of major theatrical stage plays and musicals.

London Tourism Entertainment
A great site for London's theatre, music, arts and entertainment activities and events.

Classical Music

Searching for Books?

Books about composers

Books about learning how to play guitar

Books about learning how to play piano

Books about learning how to sing

Books about music theory

Books about songwriting

Scores for piano

Scores for strings

Scores for voice

Scores for Brass

Scores for Winds

Searching for Music CDs?

Chamber Music, Concertos, Suites, Symphonies, Operas, Gregorian Chant

Piano, Violin

Renaissance Music

Recommended Websites

AMG All-Music Guide
Described as one of the best one-stop music resources on the Web, this searchable site contains information on many types of musical genres and musicians.

CBC Radio and Stereo
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation site includes complete program information, schedules of guests, listener feedback opportunities, and more.

 Canadian Opera Company
Canada's premier opera company presenting full scale productions of traditional and contermporary works.

ChoralNet
Sanctioned by the International Federation for Choral Music and linked to over 1000 other sites having to do with choral music, ChoralNet is an excellent place to search for choral music, lyrics, settings, publishers, composers and more.

The Globe and Mail: The Arts
Music and theatre news, reviews, blogs and video clips keep readers current on the exciting Canadian entertainment scene.

Encyclopedia of Music in Canada
The authoritative resource for the history and development of music and musicians in Canada.

National Youth Orchestra of Canada 
Canada's internationally renowned amateur orchestra provides performance experience to students who aspire to professional orchestral careers.

Operabase
Operabase allows one to search opera performances and artists, over 700 opera houses and festivals, news and reviews from the world's leading papers, and audio and video recordings. Operabase has links to over 1000 opera resources on the web.

Federation of Canadian Music Festivals

In My Community

Kiwanis Music Festival
London's premier community music festival for soloists and groups performing classical to contemporary music. This is the festival's 45th year. 

London Musician's Association Music Links Page
London's Local 279 American Federation of Musicians.

Orchestra London
London's professional symphony orchestra providing music lovers with a wide variety of orchestral music from the art of the Baroque masters to the cheeky fun of a Cabaret evening.

American History

Canadian History

Recommended Websites

General

Canada in the Making
This site has been designed for students and teachers of Canadian studies, history and law, but will also be useful to researchers and anyone else interested in Canada's past. It includes: Pioneers and Immigrants; Canada's political history; First Nations history. Use the Site Map and Site Index to find lots of great information and illustrations

Canadian Encyclopedia
A comprehensive and authoritative source on all things Canadian. There are special sections for a "Timeline of Canadian History" and "100 Greatest Events in Canadian History". This site can be searched by Keyword or through the Subject Index. Historica presents this site free of charge to all Canadians and to interested users around the world.

Canadian Information by Subject - Canadian History
THE definitive list of Internet resources compiled by Library and Archives Canada

Exploration: the fur trade and Hudson's Bay Company
This site is about the fur trade in Canada and how it led to the exploration of the country and the formation of the oldest and largest company in Canadian history: Hudson's Bay Company. Check out the Personalities section for biographies of explorers.

Great Canadian Mysteries
Find out about historical cold cases including sections on the Donnellys and the black slave Angelique who was accused of burning down Montreal.

Histor!ca
Discover the richness of Canada's history.

 Historical censuses 1665 to 1871
Electronic version of 'Censuses of Canada, 1665 to 1871, Statistics of Canada, Volume IV’ was printed in Ottawa in 1876. This volume contains about 350 statistical tables on the social and economic conditions of Canada from 98 Censuses of the earliest settlements to Confederation in 1867 and on to 1871. The sidebar links to nine sections: eras in Canadian history from early exploration to 1871, the population of Aboriginal peoples, and finally, the Place names of localities by province, arranged according to the year they're first mentioned in the Censuses.

Historical maps of Canada
A Canadian Geographic site with many great historical maps of Canada

Historical Statistics of Canada
Must have Excel to open this online version of the 1983 edition of Statistics Canada's Historical Statistics of Canada. 1088 statistical tables concerning social conditions in Canada 1867 - mid 1970s

History of Canada (Wikipedia)
Online history of Canada

Library and Archives Canada
This website provides access to the collections and services of the national archives and national library of Canada. Select "Browse Selected Topics" from menu on the left side of the page. And don't miss "More topics ..."

Ontario History Quest
Ontario History Quest is a student learning resource dedicated to discovering Ontario's history - its people, their dreams, struggles and achievements.

Framing Canada: a photographic image
Featuring photographs from various public and private collections, Framing Canada: A Photographic Memory presents a searchable database of digitized photographic images from 1843 to the mid-20th century. Produced by Library and Archives Canada.

Images Canada
Images Canada provides central search access to the thousands of images held on the websites of participating Canadian cultural institutions.

Biographies

Canadian Information by Subject : BIOGRAPHY
Search this National Library of Canada website under the alphabetic listing for Biography where there are numerous sources of information on notable Canadians from many fields of endeavour, through historic and contemporary time periods.

Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
Explore the history of Canada's inhabitants and their culture through this online resource which includes persons who died between the years 1000 and 1930. This major research project is produced by the University of Toronto and the Universite Laval.

heroines.ca : a Guide to Women in Canadian History
Includes individual and some group biographies of Canadian women in all fields of endeavour, as well as covering topics such as stamps, statues, historic sites, 'This month in Herstory' (significant dates), films and videos, etc.

Decades

Websites

Decades - Wikipedia
An excellent source of information.  Index to information by Decades from 1690 BC to 2050! Click on the Decade and history will be revealed!

Fashion-Era
Fashion-era contains 595 content rich, illustrated pages of Fashion History, Costume History, Clothing, Fashions and Social History.

Info Please - Year by Year, 1900-2006
Lists world events year by year or by decade; also timelines for world history, music, fashion.

World History to 16th Century

Recommended Websites (general)

BBC History pages
Extensive list of historical persons; BBC site concentrating on Ancient History, British history (Tudors, Victorians ..., WWI, WWII and recent history (Sept.11, Iraq)

Best of History Web Sites
Portal for students, educators, and enthusiasts covering Prehistory onwards. Websites are rated; includes teaching ideas.

HistoryWorld
Contains over 400 articles and thousands of historical events. Also provides a link to the OCEAN searchable index of websites with historical content.

World History: 16th century to present

Recommended Websites (general)

BBC History pages
Extensive list of historical persons; BBC site concentrating on Ancient History, British history (Tudors, Victorians ..., WWI, WWII and recent history (Sept.11, Iraq)

Best of History Web Sites
Portal for students, educators, and enthusiasts covering Prehistory onwards. Websites are rated; includes teaching ideas.

Exploring the French Revolution
Among its offerings are numerous essays, 245 images, 338 text documents, 13 songs, a timeline, a glossary, and short audiovisual lectures from leading historians. The site should help visitors understand the causes of the French Revolution and the reasons for its radicalization.

HistoryWorld
Contains over 400 articles and thousands of historical events. Also provides a link to the OCEAN searchable index of websites with historical content.

World War I

Looking for Books?

Books and videos about Aerial Operations

Books and videos about the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Books and videos about Canadian soldiers

Books and videos about battles and campaigns

Books and videos about the Western Front only

Books and videos about the Middle East Front only

Books and videos about Gallipoli

Diaries and memoirs

Songs and music of the first World War

Recommended Websites

World War I Photograph Collection
Browse a collection of over 1000 photographs from World War I digitized by the University of British Columbia. These images were originally distributed to overseas diplomats by the British government.

First World War.com
The purpose of the First World War.com website is to provide an overview of the First World War. Battles, maps, timeline, photos, posters, memoirs and diaries and an encyclopedia

 Maps of the First World War
Many excellent maps of World War 1

Trenches on the Web
An Internet history of World War 1; Scroll down the homepage to the Reference Library which is where you will find the site map. Lots of great history here and a good collection of photographs.

World War 1 (Wikipedia)
Online encyclopedia's entry for World War 1. Causes, battles, war crimes, images, movies and literature, good bibliography.

World War 1 Document Archive
This archive of primary documents from World War I has been assembled by volunteers of the World War I Military History List (WWI-L)[an international membership of historians, scholars and students]. The archive is international in focus and intends to present in one location primary documents concerning the Great War.

Canada and the First World War
Veterans Affairs History web site detailing Canada's involvement in WWI. Includes interviews with veterans, excerpts from diaries and letters and a biography of John McCrae.

Canadian Air Aces and Heroes
Pilots from World War 1, World War 2 and Korea

Canadian Letters and Images
The Canadian Letters and Images Project is an online archive of the Canadian war experience, from any war, as told through the letters and images of Canadians themselves. It began in August 2000, located in the Department of History at Malaspina University College. In November 2003 the Project was very pleased to bring in as partners the History Department at The University of Western Ontario. Select "Collections" to find WWI letters and pictures.

In My Community

 Royal Canadian Regiment Museum
The homesite of the museum of Canada's oldest regular infantry regiment, located in London, Ontario.

World War II

Looking for Books?

Books about World War II (general)

Books about aircraft of the war

Books about World War II atrocities

Books about campaigns and battles

Books about Canadians and the air force

Books about Canada's role in the war

Books about causes of the war

Books about Germany's airforce battles

Books about Japan and the war

Books about politics and government in Germany from 1933-1945

Books about social conditions in Germany in the first half of the 20th century

Online guides are also available specifically for,

• Hitler
• Holocaust
• Canadian Women and World War II
• Japanese Canadian Internment.

The library has hundreds of books about World War Two. If you can't find what you're looking for, ask us for help.

Looking for Websites?

Democracy at War: Canadian Newspapers and the Second World War
An online searchable collection of over 144,000 newspaper articles relating to all aspects of the Second World War.  This site has also created fifty-five short historical articles about key topics

Encyclopedia of the Second World War
A Spartacus Educational website and enables one to research individual people and events of the war in detail. The sources are "hypertexted" so that the visitor can research the newspaper, organization, etc., that produced the source. There are several subsections including those on: Background to the War; Nazi Germany, Chronology of the War, Political Leaders, European Diplomacy, Major Offensives, British Military Leaders, USA Military Leaders, German Military Leaders, Japanese Military Leaders, The Armed Forces, The Air War, The Resistance, Scientists & Inventors, War at Sea, Resistance in Nazi Germany, The Holocaust, War Artists, Weapons and New Technology.

National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is the USA's only congressionally chartered museum in its field and a Smithsonian affiliate. Originally known as the National Atomic Museum, it was established in 1969 as an intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age, from early research of nuclear development through today’s peaceful uses of nuclear technology.

World War II, 1939-1945 - Wikipedia
A complete summary of World War 2 by the online encyclopedia. Causes, chronology, resistance, the home front, casualties, the United Nations, the Marshall Plan ... maps, photos.

Canadian Air Aces and Heroes
Pilots from WWI, WWII and Korea

Canadian Letters and Images
The Project The Canadian Letters and Images Project is an online archive of the Canadian war experience, from any war, as told through the letters and images of Canadians themselves.  In November 2003 the Project was very pleased to bring in as partners the History Department at The University of Western Ontario. Click on "Collections" to locate material on WWII

Canadian War Brides
Melynda Jarratt's website detailing resources about Canadian war brides of WWII. Stories, Passenger lists, Statistics, Books, Movies etc.

The Second World War
Veterans Affairs website detailing Canada's participation in WWII; special sections on Dieppe, Belgium, Battle of the Atlantic, Netherlands, Normandy, Italy ... excerpts from diaries and letters.

In my Community

Royal Canadian Regiment Museum
The homesite of the museum of Canada's oldest regular infantry regiment, located in London, Ontario.

American Literature

Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?

Cyclopaedia of American Literature

Cambridge History of American Literature

Oxford Companion to American Literature

20th Century American Poetry

 

Searching for Books?

Books about American literature

Books about American Poetry – history and criticism – 19th century

Books about Modernism (Literature)

Books about Women & Literature – United States – History – 20th century

Searching for Audiovisual material?

John Steinbeck

Ernest Hemingway

Edith Wharton

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Searching for Literary Criticism?

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
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Literature Resource Center

• Choose your search by clicking on ‘person’, ‘name of work’ or ‘keyword’. Enter your terms in the search bar, for example: F. Scott Fitzgerald
• Use the ‘name of work’ function for literary criticism on specific titles, for example: The Great Gatsby
• Look at the clickable tabs above your results list for more information.

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Recommended Websites

Literary History.com

Norton Anthology of American Literature

Other?

Check out these classics as downloadable eBooks:

East of Eden

The Grapes of Wrath

The Great Gatsby

To Kill a Mockingbird (Spark Notes)

The Old Man and the Sea (Cliff notes)

 

British Literature

Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?

Literature Resource Centre: British literature

World Book Encyclopedia: British literature

The Oxford Encyclopedia of British Literature (5 volumes)

Searching for Books?

Books about British biographers

Books about British cartoonists

Books about British editors

Books about British illustrators

Books about popular British literature

Books about Victorian British women writers

Books about modern British women writers

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Literature Resource Center
Search by:

• Author’s name
• Title of work
• Keywords or topics

Ebsco Host

• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a Subject (SU) search on ‘British Literature’
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search.

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What are Information Databases?

Recommended Websites

Bibliomania - British Women Poets

British Council literature department
The British Council literature department facilitates cultural understanding and exchange through writing and reading projects relevant to audiences

The Norton Anthology of English Literature
Prepared by the Norton Anthology editors, this extensive, freely accessible Web resource for The Norton Anthology of English Literature offers twenty-seven topics for study and discussion

 

Canadian Literature

Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?

The Canadian Encyclopedia: Canadian Literature in English

The Canadian Encyclopedia: Biographies of Fiction Writers

The Canadian Encyclopedia: Biographies of Non-Fiction Writers

The Oxford Companion to Canadian Literature

The Encyclopedia of Literature in Canada

Canadian Writers and their Works: [essays on form, context and development]: Fiction Series

Canadian Writers and their Works: [essays on form, context and development]: Poetry Series

Searching for Books?

Anthologies of Canadian literature, including poetry, short stories and fiction

Books on history and literary criticism of Canadian literature

Books of Canadian poetry (English)

Griffin Poetry Prize winners

Governor General’s Literary Award titles

Finding books of biography and literary criticism about individual Canadian authors at the library

• Do a Subject Search using the individual author’s name e.g. W.O. Mitchell
• Add the term ‘Criticism ‘ to the Subject Search e.g. Margaret Atwood and criticism
• Do a Subject Search using the title of a specific title e.g. The Handmaid’s Tale

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Videos about Canadian authors and their works

Canadian poetry

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Literature Resource Center
Search by:

• Author’s name
• Title of work
• Keywords or topics

Canadian Business and Current Affairs (CBCA)
Search for:

• Author’s name under the Topic tab
• Reviews and criticism by title of work

For more articles, also try

Biography Resource Centre
Canadian Reference Centre

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What are Information Databases?

Recommended Websites

Canadian Poetry Archive
Selected poems from early English and French language Canadian poets, notable poetry from the 19th and early 20th century, drawn from public domain anthologies in the National Library of Canada. Search by poet, title, keyword or date.

Markham Village Writers                                                                                     
Home page of the Markham Village Writers group whose mission is to inspire each other to write, write, write!  Includes Events & Resources, Contests, and Writer's Market information.

In my Community

London Arts Council
The home page of the Arts Council, an umbrella organization for the arts in London, including literature. This site offers arts news and an arts calendar which includes events related to poetry, drama and literature.

London Writers’ Society
This group offers information, support, community and literary exposure for London, Ontario area writers. The group is open to aspiring writers at all levels and meets on the third Thursday of each month.

Poetry

Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?

The Canadian Encyclopedia: Canadian English Poetry

The Canadian Encyclopedia: Canadian French Poetry

World Book Encyclopedia Online: type in poetry and choose "Research Guide" from the left column to get a list of all the encyclopedia articles related to poetry

The New Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics

Searching for Books?

Books about American Poetry – history and criticism

Books about American Poets – 20th century

Books about British Poets

Books about Canadian Poetry

Books about Canadian Poetry (London, Ontario)

Books about Canadian Poets – women


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Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
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Literature Resource Center
Search by:

• Choose your search by clicking on 'person', 'name of work' or 'keyword. Enter your terms in the search bar, for example: Elizabeth Barrett Browning
• Use the 'name of work' function for literary criticism on specific titles, for example: How do I love thee?
• Look at the clickable tabs above your results list for more information

See all information databases.

What are information databases?

Recommended Websites

Academy of American Poets

Bibliomania - Poetry

Canadian Poetry

Canadian Poetry Archive   Features selected poems from over 100 early English and French-language Canadian poets. The poems represent some of Canada's notable poetry from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.  Some biographies also included.

Norton Anthology of Poetry

In my Community

London Arts Council
The home page of the Arts Council, an umbrella organization for the arts in London, including literature.  This site offers arts news and an arts calendar which includes events related to poetry, drama and literature.

London Writers' Society  
The home page of the London Writers' Society, a group offering information, support, community and literary exposure for London, Ontario area writers.  The group is open to aspiring writers at all levels and meets on the third Thursday of each month.

Shakespeare

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Twentieth Century interpretations of Hamlet

Twentieth Century interpretations of Julius Caesar

The Royal Play of Macbeth

Twentieth Century Interpretations of Merchant of Venice

The Riddle of Shakespeare’s Sonnets

Searching for Books?

Books about Shakespeare

Books with literary criticism of Shakespeare's work

Books about female characters in Shakespeare's plays

Books about villians in Shakespeare's plays

Searching for Audiovisual material?

Audiobooks

Hamlet

King Lear

Macbeth

Merchant of Venice

A Midsummer Nights dream

Romeo and Juliet

Videos and DVDs

Videos and DVDs of Shakespearean Plays

Searching for Literary Criticism?

Literature Resource Center

• Choose your search by clicking on ‘person’,‘name of work’ or ‘keyword’.
• Enter your terms in the search bar, for example: William Shakespeare
• Use the ‘name of work’ function for literary criticism on specific titles, for example: King Lear
• Look at the clickable tabs above your results list for more information.

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What are Information Databases?

Recommended websites

Elizabethan Theatre (Encyclopaedia Britanica)

Folger's Shakespeare

Anatomy

Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?

Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice

World Book Encyclopedia Online: search for "anatomy"

Searching for Resources? Human anatomy

Comparative anatomy

Understanding the human body: an introduction to anatomy and physiology, 2004

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• Science in Context
• Science Reference Centre
• Health and Wellness Resource Centre

See all Information Databases.

Recommended Website Le Cerveau, à tous les Niveaux – The Brain from Top to Bottom
A bilingual site delivered also at three levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced.

How Stuff Works: the Body Channel
 “How Stuff Works”, a wholly owned subsidiary of Discovery Communications, has been one of PC Magazine's "Top 100 Web Sites" four times, including in 2007.

Animals

In My Community

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
Site of the Authority including the municipality of London. Provides information on local areas of environmental significance, rehabilitation projects, and describes the management, history, geology, plants and wildlife of London and region's natural areas. Lists volunteer and employment opportunities.

Nature London
Nature London (formerly The McIlwraith Field Naturalists of London Ontario) was established in 1864, and later renamed in honour of a pioneer Canadian ornithologist Thomas McIlwraith. Nature London's Conservation Committee undertakes a variety of projects to promote environmental awareness, enhance habitat and protect natural areas. The club owns an 11-hectare nature reserve near Delaware. Nature London members participate in the Christmas Bird Count, the annual Butterfly Census and other initiatives which encourage the study of local natural history.

Websites

Amphibia Web
AmphibiaWeb is an online database that allows free access to information on amphibian biology and conservation for every recognized species of amphibian in the world. Includes species descriptions, photos, range maps, life history information, conservation status, and literature references.

Animal Diversity Web 
Extensive, searchable database of thousands of creatures. Pictures included, and sound clips of birds.

ARKive
ARKive is a centralized digital library of films, photographs and associated recordings of endangered species from around the world. A British site.

Bird Studies Canada
Bird Studies Canada our national bird conservation organization, with a mission to advance and encourage the wider understanding, appreciation and conservation of wild birds and their habitat.

BugGuide.Net
An online resource devoted to North American insects, spiders and their kin, offering identification, images, and information. An excellent resource!

Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Network 
Devoted to conserving Canada's native species of amphibians and reptiles. A great resource for identifying and learning about Canadian frogs, snakes, salamanders, turtles, newts and lizards.

Canadian Peregrine Foundation
Home page of charitable group dedicated to the conservation and recovery of endangered and threatened raptors in Canada. Includes live peregrine nest webcams, peregrine biology information, and migration research.

Canadian Species at Risk
Environment Canada site giving up-to-date information on species at risk in Canada. Search using map or by species.

Canadian Wildlife Federation
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is dedicated to fostering awareness and enjoyment of our natural world. Programs include education about sustainable use, sponsoring wildlife research and lobbying for legistlative change to protect wild species and spaces.

Digital Morphology 
The Digital Morphology library is a dynamic archive of high-resolution X-ray computed tomographs of biological specimens. Browse through the site and see unique 2D and 3D images, animations and details on the morphology of many different animals. Entries for many species also feature evolutionary, ecological and natural history information.

The Butterfly Conservancy
An excellent introduction to the world of butterflies from the American Museum of Natural History. Includes anatomy, metamorphosis, defense, evolution, ecology and conservation. Also features tips on butterfly gardening including lists of good nectar plants.

Astronomy

At the Library

Books of astronomical tables

Guides to the stars and planets

In My Community

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - London Centre
Amateur Astronomy Club based in London, Ontario.

Websites

 Asteroid and Comet Impact Hazards
From NASA's Ames Research Center, this site details the possibility and effects of a comet or asteroid hitting the Earth. Includes news, images, and a catalogue of near-Earth objects.

Canadian Space Agency
Canadian space milestones, space program qualifications, Kidspace and much more.

HubbleSite
News, discoveries, facts and an extensive gallery of images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.

Imagine the Universe
Aimed at those 14 years of age and above, this site from NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center is an excellent resource for finding out about our universe. It features the latest space news, scientist biographies and both basic and advanced explanations of everything astronomical from the basics of light to black holes.

Mars Exploration Rover Mission
Find the latest on NASA's "Spirit" and "Discovery" Rovers. Features the latest Mars news and photographs as well as animations of how the rovers travelled to Mars, landed and will perform their explorations.

NASA Homepage
Get the latest NASA news, shuttle mission dates (past and present), biographical information on astronauts, research programs, movie gallery, exhibits.

NASA Science
This website provides information on the Earth, Sun and Solar System as well as access to NASA Missions and Science News.  There are sections geared to educators, researchers, scientists and students.

Planetary Society
The Planetary Society was founded in 1980 by astronomer Carl Sagan to encourage exploration of the solar system and the search for extraterrestrial life. The society's website has become a valuable source of news and information related to space exploration.

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Dedicated to the Advancement of Astronomy and Allied Sciences.

Biology

In My Community

Nature London
Over 125 years old, this local organization promotes environmental awareness, enhances habitat and protects natural areas.  Members can participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count or the Butterfly Census, among other activities.

ReForest London
An invitation to all Londoners to join in improving London's environmental health by planting trees in our community - along streets, in backyards, and in parks and natural areas.

Websites

Action Bioscience
Examines bioscience issues in biodiversity, environment, genomics, biotechnology, evolution, new frontiers in the sciences, and education. Includes peer-reviewed articles, class lessons, and educator resources. Some articles are available in Spanish.

Becoming Human
Becoming human is an interactive documentary that tells the story of our beginnings through the review of four million years of human evolution. From Arizona State University's Institute for Human Origins it contains multimedia, research and scholarship promoting a greater understanding of human evolution.

Cells Alive
Cells Alive is a library of biological images and video clips which showcases a diversity of cells and microscopic organisms and their importance to human life. A useful website for learning the basics of cell biology, microbiology and immunology.

Digital Morphology
The Digital Morphology library is a dynamic archive of high-resolution X-ray computed tomographs of biological specimens. Browse through the site and see unique 2D and 3D images, animations and details on the morphology of many different animals. Entries for many species also feature evolutionary, ecological and natural history information.

Genome News Network
A biweekly online magazine that focuses on news and feature stories about medicine, agriculture, microbes, and biotechnology. GNN also publishes special features such as relevant Book Reviews, a gallery of genomics-related art, and "A Quick Guide to Sequenced Genomes."

The Biology Project
This excellent site from the University of Arizona, billed as "an online interactive resource for learning biology", provides clear descriptions of basic biology concepts including biochemistry, genetics, cellular and molecular biology, human development and immunology. Highly recommended.

The Genomic Revolution
Genomics - the study of genes and their function - is a rapidly growing field of study. This online exhibition from the American Museum of Natural History details how expanding genomic knowledge will change our world in the near future. Also includes a history and timeline of DNA discoveries, human genetic identity, how genes work, and DNA evidence.

Public Library of Science
This is an open access web site compiled by a non-profit group of scientists and physicians that have made a commitment to making medical and scientific information free and accessible as a public resource. Includes general interest, latest news topics and access to leading scientific and medical journals.

Chemistry & Physics

At the Library

Books on chemical elements

Websites

Chem 1 Virtual Textbook
Created by SImon Fraser University, this online supplemental text book was created to aid first year chemistry students with their studies. The website is filled with explanations and tutorials for all of the topics coverd in the University's course.

ChemSpy.com
Need data on a certain chemical? Though designed as a navigation tool for the chemical industry, this site is a useful place to visit if you need any kind of chemical information. The site brings together a wide range of search tools that can help you track down information about virtually any chemical compound. Users are able to obtain toxicity, structural, medical and manufacturer information all from a single easy-to-use search box.

Cool Cosmos
Learn about the properites of light and how astronomers are using light outside of the visible spectrum to view the universe with Multiwavelength Astronomy. See how astronomical objects would look if your eyes could see beyond the narrow visible wavelength range. Also features very interesting infrared photos and videos of the objects and animals in the world around us.

Einstein
From the American Museum of Natural History, this online exhibit invites you to view the world through Einstein's eyes. Features biographical information, a discussion of his theories on light, time and energy, as well as his cultural and scientific legacy.

The Helpdesk
Created by a chemistry instructor, this site is filled with explanations, step-by-step guides to solving chemistry problems, and many other chemistry  help resources.

How To Solve It
A great starting point for introductory chemistry. You can find instructions and practice questions for many types of chemistry problems including Chemical Equilibrium, Thermodynamics, and more!

MolecularUniverse
Molecular Universe is a great website that aims to provide accessible information on molecules, molecular systems and materials science. Features images showing the inner structure of plastics, metals, minerals, enzymes, viruses and medicines in straightforward language. Includes an index for those seeking more information on a specific molecular topic.

Nobelprize.org
The website for the Nobel Prize features an enormous amount of information on past and present Nobel Laureates - press releases, biographies, Nobel lectures, interviews, and more. Click on "Physics" or "Chemistry" on the top menu.

Physics Classroom
A tutorial intended for secondary school students, the Physics Classroom is an excellent multimedia resource that teaches and illustrates basic physics concepts.

WebElements
Periodic Table of the Elements with information on history, uses and other key data.

Earth Sciences & Weather

Science

Choose a Topic

Earth Sciences & Weather

At the Library

Books about violent storms

Websites

David Suzuki Foundation
Click on "Solving Global Warming" for an excellent introductory discussion on the topic.

Earth Science World
This site, produced by the American Geological Institute, provides geological-related news, statistical information on natural resources and details of recent seismological events. Also features an interactive geological time-scale and an image bank of high-quality, free geoscience photographs for the public.

EarthNet
A great Canadian educational website packed with teaching resources, activities and a range of earth science information from plate tectonics and climate change to glaciers, mining and volcanoes. Also includes biographies of famous Canadian geoscientists, an animated interactive glossary, and a "virtual field trip" to some of Canada's geological sites.

Enivronment Canada's Green Lane
Environment Canada's online resource for weather and environmental information. "Weather Office" provides the lastest conditions, while "EnviroZine" is an electronic newsmagazine discussing climate issues.

Geologic Hazards
From the United States Geological Survey, this website provides information, interactive maps and images about the causes of geological occurences with a focus on earthquakes, geomagnetism and landslides.

Geotimes
An earth science news magazine from the American Geological Institute. Provides news, archived articles arranged by topic, careers advice, environmental information, and materials concerning government affairs.

Global Warming: Early Warning Signs
"An increasing body of observations gives a collective picture of a warming world and other changes in the climate system." This well-referenced site documents over 150 world-wide indicators.

Mindat.org Mineral Database
The largest mineral database on the internet, featuring photographs and chemical information for more than 25,000 minerals, varieties and synonyms from over 37,000 locations worldwide.

Mineralogy Database
Features mineral physical, elemental and optical properties and pictures, a mineralogical glossary and a discussion on crystallography.

NASA Earth Observatory
NASA's Earth Observatory aims to provide the public with freely-accessible satellite imagery and scientific data about our planet. Focusing primarily on climate and environmental change, this site offers data, multimedia features, reference material and articles about the atmosophere, oceans, land, heat and energy, life on Earth, and remote sensing.

NASA's Visible Earth
A searchable directory of images, visualizations and animations of the Earth arranged by category and extensively searchable.

The Nature of Diamonds
What is a diamond? Find out with this online exhibit from the American Museum of Natural History. Features origins, mining, and uses of the world's most famous gemstone.

WorldBiomes.com
Information on aquatic, desert, tundra, grassland, and forest biomes. Also offers recommended reads, biome maps, images news and related websites.

Inventions & Inventors

Websites

Edison Invents!
Learn more about Thomas Edison and his inventions, and find out how to make your own light bulb.

Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century
This site is a listing of the 20 most important technological achievements of the 1900s, as chosen by the United States National Academy of Engineering. Each of the entries receives a written history and a selected timeline of major contributing achievements the century.I

Inventure Place : National Inventors Hall of Fame
Index of inventions and inventors established by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Made in Canada: Patents of Invention and the story of Canadian Innovation
Library and Archives Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, presents Made in Canada: Patents of Invention and the Story of Canadian Innovation. This website offers a view into the Canadian patent system, its processes and its background.

Project Ornithopter
An ornithopter is an aircraft that derives its thrust and lift from mechanical flapping wings. First envisioned by Leonardo Da Vinci in 1490 this design has been made functional by by a team from the University of Toronto's Institute for Aerospace Studies. The development of this unusual aircraft is covered on this site.

The Quartz Watch
In 1927, Canadian engineer Warren Morrison invented the quartz clock and revolutionized the way time was kept. This site, from the Smithsonian Institution's Lemelson Center, tracks the development of this technology that most people now take for granted.

Podcasts

Podcasts are simply an audio file. You can visit these sites and click on a link to listen to the recording right on your computer or you can download it to your portable listening device, such as an iPod or a MP3 player. If you really enjoy the recording, you can subscribe to the podcast via their website so that every time they add a new broadcast it is placed on your listening device using your computer. These sites provide more information on how to subscribe.

Ideas: how to think about Science
Produced by CBC radio, this podcasts features interviews with scientists, philosophers, historians and sociologists about "how the institution of science is structured". A fascinating journey into the history of science and current consideration of what science is and the role it plays.

Mathematics

At the Library

Books for math review 

Websites

Ask Dr. Math
If you have a math question, this is a good place to start. Click on "Ask Dr. Math" under "Student Center".

Calculator Home Page
The Calculator Home Page is a collection of resources related to calculators. The link "units conversion and constants database" provides conversions and constants for a wide variety of physical properties. Also features "Online Calc", a calculator designed to run directly in your web browser, without the need to download software.

Calculus.org: The Calculus Page
Resources for calculus students including online tutorials, explanations of concepts, sample problems and exams, and material on the history of calculus. Secondary school level and above.

Mathematical Atlas: A Gateway to Modern Mathematics
This website is a collection of short articles designed to introduce users to the areas of modern mathematics and pointers to further information. Information can be browsed by subject, searched by keyword, or found via a "MathMap" which arranges the subdisciplines of mathematics by their degree of relatedness. Secondary school to postsecondary level.

Child, Spouse and Elder Abuse

Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?

The Canadian Encyclopedia: Child Abuse

The Canadian Encyclopedia:Family Violence in Canada

Encyclopedia of Child Abuse

Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence

Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence

Searching for Resources?

If you would like a specific format ie DVDs, Audiobooks, ebook etc., you can limit your results using the Format facet on the left hand side.  Other facets that you might find useful include Collection (also known as location), Publish Date and Language.

Caring Community Collection

Resources on child abuse

Resources on elder abuse

Resources on spouse abuse

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Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

• Type in the phrase "domestic violence"

CBCA

• Search for subjects: battered women, child abuse and neglect, older people and abuse

Also try:

Discovering Collection

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What are information databases?

Recommended Websites

Ending Violence against Women
Springtide Resources promotes healthy and equal relationships by engaging diverse communities in shared educational strategies designed to prevent violence against women and the effect it has on children. The website lists current events, related news, programs for women and resources with a list of publications, helpful guides, fact sheets and links to other sites.

National Clearing House on Family Violence
National Clearing House on Family Violence is Canada’s resource centre for information on violence within relationships of kinship, intimacy, dependency or trust. The page provides a selection of downloadable publications, catalogue of the NFB videos that address family violence and links to other related websites.

Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (ONPEA) is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse and neglect of older adults. The page offers information about the elder abuse, research articles and links to related sites.

Food and Nutrition Sciences

Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?

World Book Online: Search for "Nutrition"

Canada's Food Guide

Food encyclopedias

Searching for Resources?

If you would like a specific format ie DVDs, Audiobooks, ebook etc., you can limit your results using the Format facet on the left hand side.  Other facets that you might find useful include Collection (also known as location), Publish Date and Language.

Resources on eating disorders

Resources on food composition

Resources on the food industry and trade

Resources about nutrition

eBooks on nutrition

Nutrition Counters

Resources about vegetarianism

Searching for Audiovisual material?

Audiobooks about nutrition

Films about nutrition


Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
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Health and Wellness Resource Centre

• Suggested search terms: nutrition; nutritional requirements; nutrients

Nutrition magazines

Also try:

See all Information Databases.

Recommended Websites

Health Canada: Food and Nutrition
Provides information on a number of food safety and nutrition topics including Canada's Food Guide, nutrition labeling, food additives, and food allergies.

HealthCastle
Learn about different nutrients, compare the nutritional composition of your favourite packaged foods, and listen to podcasts from nutrition experts.

Nutrition Data
Find detailed nutrition information for thousands of different foods.

Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society

Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books? 

World Book Online Encyclopedia – Search for Sociology or Family

Canadian Encyclopedia : Marriage and Divorce

Canadian Encyclopedia: Women and the Law

Handbook of World Families

International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family

Sociology Encyclopedias

Searching for Books?

Books about Canadian Family Law

Books on child developmental psychology (general)

Books about families in Canada

Books about marriage in Canada

Books by and about specific theorists

Piaget

Erikson

Searching for Audiovisual material?

CBC-TV News in Review: September 2003 Canada debates same-sex marriage 

CBC-TV News in Review: February 2006 Keeping Faith: young Muslims and love

Why do we marry?(DVD)

Why thee wed: same sex marriage has never been the same

Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
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Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

• You may search by word or phrase
• Click on "Family Issues" on the Browse by Category tab to see collections of articles on topics related to family in Canada, such as Gay marriage, Universal daycare, Domestic violence and more.

Ebsco Host
Search for “family relations” or “immigrant families” (use quotation marks around the phrase you are searching).

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Canadian Social Trends: Marriage and Families
Articles, written by researchers from Stats Can, that examine social trends and issues. All Canadian content, includes statistics.

HRDC: Indicators of Well-being in Canada: Family Life Overview
A review of family life in Canada. Includes statistics. Follow the link to detailed discussion paper “Canadians in Context – Households and Families”.

Statistics Canada: Learning Resources: Family Studies and Home Economics
A resource guide with links to reports such as “Navigating Family Transitions” and “Families, Households and Housing”. Created by Statistics Canada for teachers and students.

The Vanier Institute of the Family: Research
Articles on family trends and emerging issues.

Philosophy

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Some major figures in psychology are,

Biography In Context
This online database gives thorough biographies of thousands of people, including summaries of achievements.

Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Encyclopedia of Values and Ethics

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Searching for Books?

Books about ancient philosophy

Books about Chinese Philosophy

Books about Christian Philosophy

Books about Existentialism

Books about Metaphysics

Books about the Philosophy of Identity

Books about the Philosophy of Science

Books about Positivism

Routledge Series: Great Philosophers

For any philosophy-related topic, go to the catalogue and search for "philosophy and your topic" (such as "philosophy and religion").

Other titles

Major Philosophers - Biographies

Introduction to Philosophy

Why is there something rather than nothing? : 23 questions from great philosophers
A good introduction to the "big" questions such as "Do we have free will" and "Is there good and evil?" with essays by the major philosophic thinkers.

For philosophies of specific time periods, see our online guides about,

The Enlightment
Russian Revolution

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Discovering the philosopher in you [compact disc] : the big questions in philosophy

Great Courses: Philosophy and Intellectual History

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• Discovering Collection

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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

NOESIS- Philosophical research on-line

Poverty and Homelessness

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Canadian Encyclopedia Online: Poverty

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Resources on Homeless Youth

Resources in Homelessness and Canada

Resources on Poverty and Canada

Films on Homelessness and Poverty

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Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

• You may search by word or phrase
• Click on "View all Topics" tab to see collections of articles on topics such as Homelessness and Youth and Substance Abuse.

CBCA

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Canadian Council on Social Development
A non profit organization that provides access to its research and statistics on poverty and social issues.

The Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative
The Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) is a research centre within the University of Oxford. This site is good for a global look at poverty.

The Homeless Hub
An online library of information related to homelessness and Canada.  One of the most extensive sources for articles and information on this subject.

Hunger and World Poverty
See a brief, simple display about world poverty. Animated maps show how often people die of hunger, AIDS, malaria, and preventable diseases.

Psychology

This guide focuses on the academic study of psychology. If you are looking for information about living with mental heath issues, please visit the Health and Wellness section of this website.

Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?

World Book Encyclopedia Online: Search for psychology to see a list of all entries with the word Psychology in them. The article "Psychology" nicely summarizes the history of psychology and the main psychological theories. Also you may search by name of theory, such as Gestalt psychology, or the name of theorist.

Biography in Context This online database gives thorough biographies of thousands of people, including summaries of achievements.

Some major figures in psychology are,

Encyclopedia of Multicultural Psychology

APA Dictionary of Psychology

Developmental Disabilities in Ontario

Searching for Books?

Here are some samples of the range of psychology books at the library. You may also search the catalogue by the name of the individual theorist.

Books about social psychology

Books about behaviourism

Books about cognition

Books about Gestalt psychology

Other titles

The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Human Growth and Development
Includes a chapter on behavioural and cognitive development.

Identity and the Life Cycle
A description of the stages of ego development.

Psychology of the unconscious : Mesmer, Janet, Freud, Jung, and current issues

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The Great Ideas of Psychology (DVD)

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About.com- Psychology
Offers a collection of articles on basic psychology topics (development, personality, psychological theories etc.), a psychology blog and an option to sign for a newsletter.

Classics in the History of Psychology
A web site developed by Christopher D.Green, a professor of psychology in the York University, offers a collection of public domain scholarly documents of psychology: over 25 books, 200 articles and over 200 links to the works posted on other sites.

Intute-best of the web
Choose psychology from the browse menu.

Other?

APA Style Guide

Racism

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Human Rights Violations

The Canadian Encyclopedia: Racism

The Canadian Encyclopedia: Prejudice and Discrimination (Canadian examples)

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Resources on racism and Canada
Films about racism

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Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

• You may search by word or phrase
• Click on "View all Topics" tab to see collections of articles on topics related to racism in Canada, such as Racial Profiling and Discrimination against Aboriginal People.

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Discovering Collection

Canadian Business and Current Affairs

OneFile

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Amnesty International- Canada
The website offers access to AI publications, descriptions of priority concerns and major campaigns.

Canadian Race Relations Foundation
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is Canada's leading agency dedicated to the elimination of racism in the country. It’s website offers media center with news releases and daily news scan, overview of current programs, several related publications: papers and fact sheets and links to acts and human rights organizations.

Global Issues
Provides an overview of the selection of social issues, related articles, news, videos, reading lists and more.

Ontario Human Rights Commission
The website provides fact sheets and general information on many topics related to discrimination, series of guides, access to the Human Rights Code and more.

Understanding prejudice
UnderstandingPrejudice.org was established in 2002 with funding from the National Science Foundation and McGraw-Hill Higher Education. The purpose of the site is to offer educational resources and information on prejudice, discrimination, multiculturalism, and diversity. The page offers a collection of related links, organizations and readings.

Religion

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Devotional Calendars

General books about World Religions

Books about Buddhism

Books about Christianity

Books about Christian Theology

Books about early Christian church history

Books about Hinduism

Books about Islam

Books about Judaism

Books about Jewish Mysticism

Books about Sikhism

Bhagavad Gita

Bible

Koran

Torah

Recommended Websites

Anglican Church of Canada
The Anglican Church's official site, it has links to the church's annual General Synod, the Anglican Journal magazine and news items concerning the church.

Baha'i 
A good introduction to the Baha'i faith.

Beliefnet
One of the most popular religion sites, beliefnet has articles by leading journalists.

Buddhist.ca
This site includes links to pages from many Buddhist traditions

Canadian Jewish News
Canada's premier Jewish weekly newspaper.

Catholic Canada
Canada's premier source for all things Catholic.

Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada
The official site of the five hundred Fellowship Baptist churches in Canada.

Hinduism Today 
A web window to a leading Hindu newspaper online.

Islam.ca
This popular site features news stories, Islamic TV clips and an Ask the Scholar section.

Jvibe
Jewish teenagers from around the globe discuss what is happening today's world.

National Study of Youth and Religion
The NSYR studies the shape and influence of religion on today's American adolescent.

Presbyterian Church in Canada
This site has links to the office of the General Assembly, as well as the various ministries and missions of the national church.

SikhNet
Devoted to sikhism worldwide, this site includes radio, chat and discussion forums.

The Greek Orthodox Church in Canada
The official site of the Greek Orthodox Church in Canada.

Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Canada
The UOCC's official site, it includes information, upcoming events and links.

United Church of Canada
The site for Canada's largest Protestant denomination has links to worship resources, regional offices and the Observer magazine.

Vision TV 
A Canadian non-profit public broadcaster, Vision TV offers programming based on values, ethics, social justice, faith and spirituality

Young Muslims
An Islamic organisation working for and with Muslim youth in Canada.

Lectures on video

Scriptural Reasoning at Huron University College
In 2009, the Centre for Abrahamic Religions at Huron University College presented "Not Consensus but Friendship: the Performance and Practice of Scriptural Reasoning." The presentation featured Professor Peter Ochs.

Role of Women

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The Canadian Encyclopedia: Women and the Law

The Canadian Encyclopedia: Women in the Labour Force

The Canadian Encyclopedia: Women's Movement

The Canadian Encyclopedia: Status of Women

World at Risk: a global issues sourcebook

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Resources on gender roles

Resources on Women’s rights in Canada

Resources on women in the Canadian workplace

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Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

• You may search by word or phrase
• Click on "View all Topics" tab and then click on Women's Issues to see collections of articles on topics related to women in Canada.

CBCA

• Search "women and sex roles", "women and rights", "women and discrimination"

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Status of Women Canada
Status of Women Canada (SWC) is a federal government organization that promotes the full participation of women in the economic, social and democratic life of Canada. The page is providing access to news releases, some related statistics and descriptions of commemorative dates .

Human Rights Watch
The Human Rights Watch is one of the world’s leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. The site provides a lot of information in its news, publications and multimedia sections. There is an option to browse by region, country or topic.

Nobel Women’s Initiative
The Nobel Women’s Initiative was established by six women Nobel Peace Prize Laureates to promote the work of women’s rights activists worldwide addressing the root causes of violence. The page provides news section, articles on related issues and links to other websites.

Sociology

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Major Sociological Theorists

Biography in Context This online database gives thorough biographies of thousands of people, including summaries of achievements.

Encyclopedia of Social Theory

Encyclopedia of Values and Ethics

Dictionary of the Social Sciences

Searching for Books?

Books about Sociology (general)

Books about the effect of education on socialization

Books about the socialization of children

Books about the social impact of aging

Books about social class in Canada

Books about social policy in Canada

Other titles

Poverty, Social Capital, Parenting and Child outcomes in Canada (2002)
A study on the ameliorative influence of social capital, “degree to which they [the neighbourhood] are socially organized, cohesive and supportive to the enterprise of raising children”, on the effects of poverty.

Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

• You may search by word or phrase
• Click on "View all Topics" tab to see collections of articles on topics related to social issues and society in Canada, such as Media Bias ,  Discrimination against Aboriginal People and Violence in Schools.

Also try,

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Canadian Social Research Links
This page is an index to Canadian and international government statistics on issues such as homelessness, immigration, poverty, role of women, employment, education, crime and more.

Canadian Social Trends
Incorporating data gathered by Statistics Canada, this quarterly publication has indepth articles on current social trends and their impact on different groups and institutions in Canada. Topics include aging, education, immigration, leisure, income and more. This is an excellent source of information.