Body and Health

Teen Health and Wellness
Teen Health and Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers is a comprehensive database for researching health-related issues important to your well-being.

In My Community

Hope's Garden
An Eating Disorders Support and Resource Centre.  For people who suffer from eating disorders and for their families and friends.

Websites 

Acne Resource Center
Information on the emotional and psychological effects of acne on self-image and strategies to help fight those dreaded spots.

Ask the Dietitian
A link to health and nutritional information.

Association of Cancer Online Resources
This site features a comprehensive list of cancer types and treatment options, announcements concerning clinical trials, discussion groups, and mailing lists.

gURL.com
"A different approach to the experience of being a teenage girl".  Includes information about health, sex, dating, emotions, body image, fashion, and more.

Health Canada
Provides reliable information on drugs, health-related issues, consumer safety, and much more.

Fitness Online
Links to exercise, nutrition, and health.

National Eating Disorder Information Centre
Canadian treatment referrals and information on eating disorders. 

Public Health Agency of Canada
Health information for every body!

TeensHealth
Tons of topics including body piercing, tattooing, finding the right bra, taking care of your skin, and much more.  Filled with personal stories.

Teen Health and Wellness
Real life questions with real life answers

Drugs & Alcohol

Teen Health and Wellness
Teen Health and Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers is a comprehensive database for researching health-related issues important to your well-being.

In My Community

Addiction Services of Thames Valley
Services for youth who are affected by substance abuse or gambling problems.

Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868 or local (519) 663-7232.  National helpline available 24 hours a day for youth up to the age of 19.

Websites

Above the Influence
Information about marijuana, crystal meth, ecstasy, alcohol, and other drugs.  Listen to podcasts of teens talking about their strategies for resisting peer pressure.  Also has an advice section where you can read other's questions and send in your own.

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH is Canada's leading addiction and mental health teaching hospital.

The Cool Spot
The young teen’s place for information on alcohol and resisting peer pressure.  Created by the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

MADD Youth
A site that supports youth who want to contribute to ending alcohol and drug-related crashes.

National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens
The science behind drug abuse.  Contains facts about how drugs affect the brain and body so that teens will be armed with better information to make healthy decisions.

Stupid.ca
Rant, rave, and chat about smoking.

Virtual Party
Get ready to get real about alcohol.  What would you do in this situation?  Find out.

Relationships

At the Library

Books with advice about dating

Books and videos about being in an abusive relationship

In My Community 

Assaulted Women's Helpline
1-866-863-0511.  Confidential 24 hour crisis line for women.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of London
For boys 7-12 years from father absent homes and for girls
6-16 who need volunteer friendships.

Boys & Girls Club of London
"The Zone" provides a teen drop-in and recreation centre for 13-21 year olds.

Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre
Multiservice resource and community centre for all ages.

Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre
Counselling services, youth council and "Vibe" recreation programs.

London Abused Women's Centre
For women 16 and over who are experiencing violence in their relationships.

Sexual Assault Centre London
1-800-529-2272 or 519-438-2272.  A 24 hour crisis line for women.

Western Area Youth Services
Group homes for teens who are either attending school or a day program.

Youth Opportunities Unlimited
Information for transient, at-risk, and street youth.

Websites 

Ask Nina Now
Dating and relationship questions and answers.

AskHeartBeat.com
Dating, love, sex, and relationship advice.

Been Dumped
Site to share the hurt from broken relationships.  Talk to and share advice with other people in similar situations.

Family Violence Prevention Fund
This site is devoted to fighting all forms of family violence.

Facebook
This is a site like MySpace, but users must have a valid e-mail address from a college, high school, or supported organization or company.  Many teens use it because it is more secure than MySpace.

GriefNet
An Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss. GriefNet is supervised by Cendra Lynn, PhD., a clinical grief psychologist, death educator, and traumatologist.

MySpace
Cuz that's where all your friends are!

When Love Hurts
A guide to love, respect, and abuse in relationships.

Sexuality

At the Library

Books about sex for teens

Teen Health and Wellness
Teen Health and Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers is a comprehensive database for researching health-related issues important to your well-being.

In My Community

Adventures in Sex City - The Game!
Become a part of an elite team of superheroes dedicated to keep the citizens of Sex City safe from STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections).  This game is brought to you by the good citizens of the Middlesex-London Health Unit.

Aids Committee of London
The AIDS Committee of London brings people together in partnership to provide leadership in education, support, and advocacy to meet the challenge of HIV/AIDS.  By respecting human dignity and diversity, the AIDS Committee of London creates an atmosphere of trust which enables people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS to make informed choices.

Sexual Assault Centre London
The Sexual Assault Centre London is a women-centered, feminist organization that provides supportive services to women 16 years of age and older that have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives.  They also work towards the eradication of sexual violence through public education and prevention initiatives.

Women's Health Care Centre
Located at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, this centre provides gynecological and obstetrical care, education, and support.

Websites

GLAAD: Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
Dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination.

iwannaknow.org
Answers to questions about teen sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases.  From the American Social Health Association.

National Youth Advocacy Coalition
Excellent resources from this organization that advocates for and with youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ) in an effort to end discrimination against these youth, and to ensure their physical and emotional well-being.

Sex, Etc.
A website on sexual health written by teens for teens.

sexualityandu.ca 
Reliable, up-to-date information on sexual health and well-being from Canadian medical authorities.  The multimedia section includes interactive quizzes, videos, online games, and vitual scenarios.

spiderbytes.ca
Responds to questions about sexual health and provides current information, referrals, and links.  A service of the Teen Sex Information Program from Planned Parenthood of Toronto.

StayTeen.org 
Check out this website for information about sex, love, and relationships.  Created by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.

TeensHealth: Sexual Health
Answers your questions about body changes, sexually transmitted diseases, and birth control.

Affairs of the Heart

At the Library

Novels about breaking up

Novels about dating

Novels about dating violence

Novels about relationships

Novels about romance

Novels about abuse

Novels about GBLT

Authors with novels about relationships and romance

Series book suggestions for this genre

	A-List
	Clique
	Gossip Girl
	Sweet Valley High

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 You can search among hundreds of thousands of popular fiction and nonfiction titles, and also retrieve author read-alikes, book lists, book discussion guides, and more. All of this content is developed by Librarians and reading authorities who are experts in the field.

Websites

Teen Romance
Book reviews and discussions about new teen romance through Y.A. Reads.

Best Teen Romance
From goodreads.com, this is a growing list based on reader votes.

Fantasy

At the Library
Books about faeries

Books with Arthurian Legends

Books with Fairy Tales

Humorous Fantasy Novels

Fantasy Short Stories

Novels with Magic

Novels about Time Travel

Novels with Dragons

Authors who write fantasy

Fantasy books in a series

	Great Tree of Avalon  T.A. Barron		Sisters of Isis  Lynne Ewing
	Good Neighbors  Holly Black		Ranger’s Apprentice  John Flannigan
	The Mortal Instruments  Cassandra Clare		Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica  James A. Owen
	Monster Blood Tattoo  D.M. Cornish		Inheritance  Christopher Paolini

Staff Picks

Science Fiction and Fantasy Children’s Page

Science Fiction and Fantasy Adult Page

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Get a Library Card

With a library card, you can:

• borrow books, cds, dvds and magazines... for free!
• put comments on the web blogs
• use library computers
• get magazine and newspaper articles for school projects from the information databases (HINT: teachers are really impressed when you use articles from these)

It's a no brainer.

It's easy to get a card. If you're 16 and over, go to your local library with personal and address ID and tell us that you'd like a card. If you're 15 and under, your parent(s) should accompany you and use their address ID for your card.

Either way, it just takes a couple of minutes to get a card ... not a lot of time to gain access to so much.

You may, if you choose, to print off one of the applications below, fill it in, and bring it to the library to get your card.

Library Card Application - 16 years and over   (pdf)
Library Card Application - 15 years and under (pdf)

The Legal Stuff

Any person may use, on the premises, many of the materials and services of London Public Library without obtaining a Library card. Library cards are:

• required to borrow library materials and use certain library computers
• free to residents of the City of London
• free to residents of Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin Counties (excluding the towns of Woodstock and Tillsonburg) under reciprocal borrowing agreements. They must present proper address identification and a current County, Strathroy or St. Thomas library card.

To qualify for borrowing privileges, a person must provide identification, both personal and address. Borrowing privileges are granted by the London Public Library Board to applicants who provide proper identification, sign the borrower's card, and thereby take on the responsibility of following the rules and regulations of the library system.

If the applicant is 15 and under, a parent’s address identification may be accepted. The parent/ legal guardian signs the library card to accept responsibility for items borrowed. Library cards may be obtained at any Library location.

Graphic Novels

At the Library

All graphic novels at the library (organized newest first)

Japanese graphic novels

Science fiction graphic novels

Superhero graphic novels

Nonfiction graphic books

Graphic Novel series

	Batman		Marvel Comics
	Bone		Maximum Ride
	Fruits Basket		Minx GNs
	DC Comics		Naruto
	Elemental Gelade		Runaways
	Fullmetal Alchemist		Yu-Gi-Oh!
	Manga Shakespeare		X-Men

Websites

Anime Web Turnpike
This site brings together international resources on manga and anime.

Archie Comics 
The latest comics, puzzles, and contests.

Cartoon Brew
A blog where you can view news and articles about a wide range of topics dealing with cartoon and animation.

Cartoon Factory
Search for your favourite cartoon at this fun site.

Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
Controversy in the comic world.

Comic Book Resources
Special sections with hundreds of links regarding Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and independent and self published comics .

Comics.com: The Home of Comics on the Web
Find old favourites and discover new ones!

Dark Horse Comics
Provides news, information, artwork, and publishing for Dark Horse Comics, publisher of Star Wars, Aliens, and many more titles.

DC Comics
Download the latest cover images from DC comic books, watch QuickTime movies of some of your favourite characters, follow links to other sites where you can buy comic merchandise, and join a chat to discuss your love of comic books.

EX: The Online World of Anime and Manga
Dedicated to Japanese anime and manga.

Homemademech
Get reviews for anime, manga, games, and toys. There are lots of great articles too!

Karmatoons
Anyone interested in considering a career in animation will want to check out this site!

Marvel Comics
Home of Spiderman, the Hulk, Captian America, and other famous superheroes.

No flying, no tights
Graphic novel review site for teens.

The Simpsons
Read character bios, view episode descriptions, and share your enthusiasm for the show with other fans.

Tokyopop
Leading the manga revolution!

Warriors Wish
The largest fansite for the fabulous Warrior series by Erin Hunter

Wolverine's REALM
Unofficial fan page for Marvel Comic's character Wolverine.

Horror

 At the Library

Books featuring demons

Books featuring ghosts

Books featuring monsters

Books featuring vampires

Books featuring werewolves

Books featuring zombies

Short Stories

Graphic Novels

Staff Picks - We Recommend: If you like Stephenie Meyer, then try...

Staff Picks - We Recommend: If you like Stephen King, then try ...

Authors who write horror

Horror Series

	Dark Secrets  Elizabeth Chandler		Circle of Three  Isobel Bird
	Daughters of the Moon  Lynne Ewing		Sweep  Cate Tiernan
	Fingerprints  Melinda Metz		Demonata  Darren Shan
	Buffy the Vampire Slayer		Changeling  Steve Feasey
	Angel		Cirque Du Freak : The Saga of Darren Shan

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Websites

Gothic Fantasy and Suspense for Teens and Tweens
Thrills, chills, dark and dangerous... These titles reflect some of the best books for teen and 'tween readers

DCPL’s Teen Horror Booklist
Booklist of 19 YA horror novels. One of 14 award-winning Booklists for Teens, created by librarians at DC Public Library in Washington, DC.

Life Struggles

At the Library

Novels about bullying

Novels about death and grieving

Novels about experiencing racism

Novels about gangs

Novels about living with a disability

Novels about living with an eating disorder

Novels about living in foster care

Novels about being homeless

Novels about running away

Novels about sexual abuse

Novels about sexual identity and homosexuality

Novels about teen pregnancy

Novels about teens and emotional struggles

Novels about using drugs

Teen Health and Wellness
Teen Health and Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers is a comprehensive database for researching health-related issues important to your well-being.

Authors with novels about life struggles

Series books

	Everwood		Orca Soundings
	Bluford High		New Series Canada
	Clearwater Crossing		Series 2000

Looking for more reading suggestions?

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Red Maple Nominees 2010

The Red Maple Award™ reading program is offered by the Ontario Library Association for the enjoyment of students in Grades 7 and 8. The program, like the Association's Silver Birch Awards™ reading program, gives students who have read a minimum number of nominated titles the opportunity to vote with a large group of their peers for thenominated title that they feel should win the Red Maple Award™ each year.

After	Greener Grass	Leaving Fletchville
Lunch with Lenin	Night Runner	The Shepherd's Granddaughter
Starclimber	Submarine Outlaw	War Brothers
Word Nerd

White Pine Nominees 2010

If you are in high school and like to read, we've got a great program for you... and it's all online! Ten recently-published Canadian fiction books for teens have been nominated for the White Pine Award™. This is awarded annually by the Ontario Library Association to the best teen book of the year. But this Award has a twist ... YOU decide the winner!

Here's how it works:

• Here are the nominated titles

• Read from this list of titles and feel free to share your thoughts, ideas and comments about these books on the Library's White Pine book blog (linked on the side of this page).

• Read at least 5 of these titles by April 22rd and you will be eligible to vote online for the one YOU think should be the winner.

• Vote online between April 12th and 22rd on our website

• Your vote, along with the votes from other teens across the province, will be tallied by the Ontario Library Association and a winner announced on May 12.

So get reading and make your vote count!

The Book of Michael	Cracked up to be	Getting the Girl: a guide to private investigation, surveillance, and crookery
Half World	The Landing	Mostly Happy
The Perfect Cut	Sister Wife	The Uninvited
Wondrous Strange

Get Caught Reading!

From June 26 to August 21 read books, graphic novels, magazines, newspapers, whatever!

• Log the number of pages read at your local branch - just ask the staff there how and they'll get you started
• All "Get Caught Reading" participants will be invited to an end-of-summer Teen Annex party to be held at the Central Library on Saturday August 28 from 2-4 pm.

The more you read, the greater your chance of winning weekly and grand prize draws.

Weirdest Reading Destination Photo Contest

VOTING HAS FINISHED AND WE WILL BE ANNOUNCING AND CONTACTING THE WINNER!

• See the photos submitted so far on Flickr

• Photo contest prizes will be awarded at the Teen Annex Party to be held a the Central Library on Saturday August 28 from 2-4 pm.

LOUD (London Ontario Underground Dimensions)

LOUD is a indie music program featuring teen bands performing live...right in the library!  Performances have included a wide variety of genres, including classic rock, alternative rock to metal. 

In summer months (weather permitting) shows take place in the Rotary Reading Garden at the Central Library.  In the winter months, catch these hot gigs in the Annex cafe, by the Red Roaster coffee shop, Teen Annex, Central Library, 251 Dundas Street.

Upcoming LOUD Performances

LOUD IN THE GARDEN OF READIN' II
Where: Rotary Reading Garden, Central Library
Address: 251 Dundas Street
When: Saturday, July 17th
Time: 11 am - 4 pm
Cost: Free!
Five of London and area's hottest indie teen bands perform in LOUD in the Garden of Readin' II!  Drop by with your friends, bring your lunch or snacks and enjoy some awesome music in the shade of the library's garden! Not to be missed!

Bands performing at LOUD IN THE GARDEN OF READIN' II:
Saturday, July 17th, 11 am - 4 pm, Rotary Reading Garden, Central Library
       The Wired: 11:30 - 12:15 pm
       Ben Brown & the Bodyguards: 12:30 - 1:15 pm
       Sound Addiction: 1:30 - 2:15 pm
       Undying Promise: 2:30 - 3:15 pm
       Matthew and The Birds: 3:30 - 4:15 pm

Interested in a LOUD Gig?

• We provide the space and you provide the talent!
• Visit us in the Teen Annex, Central Library, 251 Dundas St. or,
• Call us at (519) 661-5100 x5139.

LOUD in the News

• The London Free Press recently featured an article about LOUD band Matthew and the Birds -- who rocked at LOUD Howls the Wolf in February 2010.
• LOUD band Undying Promise recently were co-recipients of the Jack Richardson Youth Award!  Congratulations Undying Promise!  Learn more about Undying Promise: to check out their Interview below.

Interviews

Interview with GET BACK
Get Back performed in the Central Teen Annex, Thursday, May 20th.

How did you come up with your band's name?
It was inspired by the Beatles' song "Get Back".

What style of music does your band play?
Beatles!

Do you write your own material?
No.

What musical influences does your band have?
John, Paul, George and Ringo.

What other bands to you listen to?
Bob Marley, Metallica, Disturbed, Sum 41, Celine Dion.

How long has your band been together?
One year.

How did you get together?
Through an incredible amazing program known as Studio Arts Rock School.

What ambitions do you have for your music and your band?
To have fun playing brilliant music.

Who are the members of your band, and what do they play?
Tyler C.: guitar, vocals
Brendan M.: bass, vocals
Jordan G.: drums
Jack P.: guitar, vocals
Ben S.: keyboard, vocals

What is the best gig  your band has played so far?
Orillia Beatle Fest 2009

________________________________________________________

Interview with UNDYING PROMISE
* Undying Promise recently were co-recipients of the Jack Richardson Youth Award.  Congratulations, Undying Promise! *

How did you come up with your band's name?
Our lead guitarist, Julianne B. was just spitting out band names and we came across the name Undying Promise.

What style of music does your band play?
We can play many types of genres but we tend to focus more on alternative/pop/rock.

Do you write your own material?
Yes, we do.  It's awesome.

What influences that (books, movies, life etc.)
We are mostly influenced by each other and other types of music.

Who writes most of your lyrics/music?
Our band is unique in the way that we like to write our lyrics and music together.  What we'll do is that we'll just start jamming together, and if we find guitar riffs, or drum fills, or anything like that, that sound cool together -- that is usually the start of our songs.  Then, later we write the lyrics together when we are done the music part.

What musical influences does your band have?
Mostly other alternative rock bands.

What other bands do you listen to?
Three Days Grace, Blink 182, Foo Fighters.

How long has your band been together?
We've been together for about 9 months.

How and why did you get together?
Julianne and Sharon met at Central Elgin; they both were extremely musically inclined and decided to just jam out together one day.  Then...one day they were like, "Hey, let's go to the talent show at our school".  And so they did.  And...they won second place.  BUT WHO CAME IN FIRST?  Nobody but Justin M!!!!  Julianne and Sharon were extremely angry with this man because he sang beautifully and played guitar with grace.  BUT...because Sharon and Julianne were so nice, they planned an evil plot to have Justin M. become their lead signah!!  He politely agreed and THAT was when UNDYING PROMISE was formed!

Julianne, Justin and Sharon noticed that at the talent show the sound was so bad.  They were angry with the sound and decided to consult the sound man.  They were face to face with a man named Andrew Ch. who happened to play BASS (GASP!). So we stole him.  And THAT was how the CURRENT Undying Promise was formed.

What ambitions do you have for your music and your band?
We want to pursue our dream in becoming the next big thing.  We also want our music to consistently improve and just be exposed to different people.

Who are the members of your band?
Our band consists of Andrew Ch., our bassist, Sharon-Rose M. our percussionist, Justin M. our main vocalist and rhythm guitarist, and Julianne B. our lead guitarist.

What is the best gig your band has played so far?
Our best gig that we've played together would probably be our show at the London Music Hall.  The sound was balanced and equal and we did not experience any problems there.

Art

How do I find ... a suitable and reliable online source?

Try,

•  Academic OneFile
• Biography Resource Centre
• Canadian Business and Current Affairs (CBCA)
• Discovering Collection
• EBSCO Host
• eLibrary Canada
• OneFile

Where can I find --- websites, books and DVDs?

We recommend, 

Art and Design

Antiques & Collectibles
Architecture
Fine Art
Graphic Arts
Graphic Design
Sculpture & Plastic Arts

Music Theatre and Dance

Classical Music
Dance
Popular Music
Theatre

Media Literacy

Your Sources

Questions to Consider:

• Do I need a bibliography?
• Do I need to incorporate quotations?
• How reputable are my sources?
• How many sources do I need?
• What kind of sources do I need?

Checklist

• Author of book, website or magazine article
• Title of book, website or magazine article
• Volume, issue numbers & pages of magazine
• Publication date
• Place of publication
• Publisher
• Date of access of online articles and websites
• Title of webpage
• Title of database
• URL

Examples of Bibliographies

On Your Own

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers

APA Style.org
APA citation style is generally required for social and behavioural research papers. American Psychological Association provides style guides and tips.

Citation Machine
Make citation machine generate standard MLA and APA citations.

Dr. Abel Scribe PhD
Dr. Abel Scribe's Guides to Research Style and Documentation are concise guides to formatting and documenting research papers in AMA, APA, ASA, CBE, Chicago, and MLA style. The APA Web Sheet PDF and MLA Web Sheet PDF explain how to format Internet sources.

*available in print

English

Where can I find ... websites, books and DVDs?

We recommend,

American Literature
British Literature
Canadian Literature
Poetry
Shakespeare

How do I choose ... a suitable book for my ISP?

Try,

• Novelist Plus
• What Do I Read Next?
• 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
• Good Reading Guide
• Dictionary of Literary Biography
• Fiction Catalogue

Make sure your teacher approves your choice if it's for an assignment!

Where can I find ... Literary Criticism?

Try,

• A SUBJECT search in the Library catalogue by your author's last name
• Literature Resource Center
• Canadian Business and Current Affairs (CBCA)
• Academic OneFile
• Contemporary Literary Criticism
• Shakespearean Criticism

For best results, search by author AND title. When structuring your search, put quotation marks around names and titles. e.g. "Mary Shelley" AND "Frankenstein".

What if I need ... book reviews?

Try,

• Novelist Plus
• Literature Resource Center
• Contemporary Authors
• Academic OneFile
• Canadian Business and Current Affairs (CBCA)
• Ebsco

Add the phrase AND "book review" to your search. e.g. "Joseph Boyden" AND "Three Day Road" AND "book review"

Your Sources

Questions to Consider:

• Do I need a bibliography?
• Do I need to incorporate quotations?
• How reputable are my sources?
• How many sources do I need?
• What kind of sources do I need?

Checklist

• Author of book, website or magazine article
• Title of book, website or magazine article
• Volume, issue numbers & pages of magazine
• Publication date
• Place of publication
• Publisher
• Date of access of online articles and websites
• Title of webpage
• Title of database
• URL

Examples of Bibliographies

On Your Own
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers

APA Style.org 
APA citation style is generally required for social and behavioural research papers. American Psychological Association provides style guides and tips.

Citation Machine
Make citation machine generate standard MLA and APA citations.

Dr. Abel Scribe PhD
Dr. Abel Scribe's Guides to Research Style and Documentation are concise guides to formatting and documenting research papers in AMA, APA, ASA, CBE, Chicago, and MLA style. The APA Web Sheet PDF and MLA Web Sheet PDF explain how to format Internet sources.

*available online
*available in print

Family Studies

Where can I find... websites, books and DVDs?

We recommend,

Food and Nutrition Sciences

Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society

Parenting and Child Development

• Pregnancy & Childbirth
• Child Development: babies and toddlers
• Child Development: preschoolers
• Child Development: 5-12 years
• Child Development: teens
• Parenting resources
• Teen mothers and teen fathers

Geography

How do I find ... a suitable and reliable online source?

Try,

• Academic OneFile
• Canadian Business and Current Affairs (CBCA)
• Canadian Periodical Index Quarterly (CPI.Q)
• Canadian Reference Centre
• EBSCO Host
• eLibrary Canada
• OneFile
• Science Resource Center
• Statistics Canada

Make sure your teacher approves your choice if it's for an assignment!

We recommend,

Alternative Energy Sources
Canadian and World Issues

• Child Soldiers

• Clear Cutting

• Mining

• Organic Farming

• Over Population

Ecotourism
Ecozones
Physical Geography

• Deforestation

• Earthquakes

• Ecosystems

• Erosion

• Geology

• Volcanoes

Global Warming
Medical Tourism

General Geography Websites

When you're searching the web, remember  to Follow the 5 W’s of Web Site Evaluation.

Your Sources

Questions to Consider:

• Do I need a bibliography?
• Do I need to incorporate quotations?
• How reputable are my sources?
• How many sources do I need?
• What kind of sources do I need?

Checklist

• Author of book, website or magazine article
• Title of book, website or magazine article
• Volume, issue numbers & pages of magazine
• Publication date
• Place of publication
• Publisher
• Date of access of online articles and websites
• Title of webpage
• Title of database
• URL

Examples of Bibliographies

On Your Own

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers

APA Style.org
APA citation style is generally required for social and behavioural research papers. American Psychological Association provides style guides and tips.

Citation Machine
Make citation machine generate standard MLA and APA citations.

Dr. Abel Scribe PhD
Dr. Abel Scribe's Guides to Research Style and Documentation are concise guides to formatting and documenting research papers in AMA, APA, ASA, CBE, Chicago, and MLA style. The APA Web Sheet PDF and MLA Web Sheet PDF explain how to format Internet sources.

*available in print

History

How do I find ... a suitable and reliable online source?
Try,

• Academic OneFile
• Ancestry Library
• Biography Resource Centre
• Canada's Heritage from 1844 (The Globe and Mail)
• Canadian Periodical Index Quarterly (CPI.Q)
• Canadian Reference Centre
• EBSCO Host
• eLibrary Canada
• OneFile
• World Book Online

Where Can I Find... websites, books and DVDs?

American History

• American Revolution
• Civil Rights
• Feminism
• Prohibition
• Watergate

Canadian History

• Explorers
• English French Relations
• First Nations
• Great Depression
• Immigration
• Japanese Canadian Internment
• Prime Ministers
• Riel Rebellion
• Winnipeg General Strike
• Women in World War II
• Women's Movement 

Local History

World History: ancient to middle ages

• Ancient Greece
• Ancient Rome
• Middle Ages

World History: 16th century to present

• Enlightenment
• Russian Revolution
• Scientific Revolution

World War One

World War Two

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

When you're searching the web, remember  to Follow the 5 W’s of Web Site Evaluation.

My Teacher says, “Use a Primary Source”. What are primary and secondary sources?

All about Primary Sources

You can find primary sources for history in the London Room located on the third floor of the Central Library. You can find old newspaper and magazine articles, diaries, maps, land ownership documents and more. Ask the staff for help.

Your Sources

Questions to Consider:

• Do I need a bibliography?
• Do I need to incorporate quotations?
• How reputable are my sources?
• How many sources do I need?
• What kind of sources do I need?
  
  Checklist
• Author of book, website or magazine article
• Title of book, website or magazine article
• Volume, issue numbers & pages of magazine
• Publication date
• Place of publication
• Publisher
• Date of access of online articles and websites
• Title of webpage
• Title of database
• URL

Examples of Bibliographies

On Your Own
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers

APA Style.org
APA citation style is generally required for social and behavioural research papers. American Psychological Association provides style guides and tips.

Citation Machine
Make citation machine generate standard MLA and APA citations.

Dr. Abel Scribe PhD
Dr. Abel Scribe's Guides to Research Style and Documentation are concise guides to formatting and documenting research papers in AMA, APA, ASA, CBE, Chicago, and MLA style. The APA Web Sheet PDF and MLA Web Sheet PDF explain how to format Internet sources.

*available in print

Information Databases

What's an Information Database?

• collection of magazine, journal and newspaper articles that you can search from a computer. Some databases even have entire encyopedias and books!
• most databases provide a combination of summaries and the entire article (full-text)

Why would I want to use these?
Have you ever needed information and someone else had already borrowed the book? Have you found yourself spending time searching on the Internet and trying to decide which information was accurate and current?

The articles in the information databases are:

• accurate
• objective
• current
• reliable
• easy and quick to find
• covering a variety of subjects such as medical information, car repair, genealogy, consumer help: it’s all there!

My teacher said not to use the Internet.
The Internet Databases use the web as a delivery system but they are not the "Internet" in the sense intended by your teacher. In addition to popular magazines, thousands of articles from academic research journals are in Information Databases. Teachers are very impressed when you use current research in your papers.

Can’t I just get these off the Internet?
No. Most of these articles you have to pay to read on the Internet. We have paid for you to have access to these databases through our website.

How do I “open” a database?
Access is free with a valid London Public Library card in good standing! Just click on the picture of the database you wish to explore, type in your library card number and click on “authenticate”. See the list of databases.

Can I print or email my results?
Absolutely! You can print, email and save your results when copyright allows.

Can anyone help me with these?
Call 519-661-4600, use AskON (see the right side) or visit your local London Public Library and a staff member will be happy to assist you!

Math

Where can I find….math books at the library?

Algebra

Business & Finance Math

Calculus

Functions

Geometry

High school Math Essentials

Technical Math for Shop & Construction

Trigonometry

Math Help: Book Series

Math Busters
Covers basic math concepts such as Ratios & Percents, Geometry, Division & Multiplication, Decimals & Fractions, Algebra & Pre-Algebra.

Math Success
This series includes titles on Data, Graphing & Statistics, Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry.

Where can I find….DVDs on math?

Standard Deviants DVDs

This amazing performing group will not only get you energized to do the math, but suddenly it will all become that much clearer – includes quizzes and solutions. Check these out!

• Algebra

• Geometry

• General High school Math

Where can I find....a good website?

We recommend:

Mathforum
This website features math help for both high school (Grades 9 – 12) and middle school (Grades 6-8) on many topics including algebra, polynomials, exponents and algorithms, geometry (Euclian!), probablility and trigonometry.

Purple Math
Algebra help! Wondering how to multiply polynomials? How to solve a linear equation? Figure out the slope of a straight line? This excellent website offers help on many different topics in algebra and trigonometry.

Geometric Formulas
Find basic geometric formulas -- the area of a rectangle, circle and triangle, and more.

SOS Math Tables
Prime numbers up to 1000, units of conversion, trigonometry and algebraic formulas.

SOS Math: trigonometry

Trigonometry Formulas

SOS Math: calculus
Calculus help! Sequences, convergence of series, root and ratio tests, differentiations and integration.

Science

How do I find ... a suitable and reliable online source?

Try,

•  Academic OneFile
• Canadian Periodical Index Quarterly (CPI.Q)
• Canadian Reference Centre
• EBSCO Host
• eLibrary Canada
• Science Reference Center
• World Book Encyclopedia Online

Where can I find --- websites, books and DVDs?

We recommend, 

Anatomy
Animals
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry & Physics
Earth Sciences & Weather
Inventions & Inventors
Mathematics
Paleontology
Plants

Quick Science Reference Websites

Conversion Tables

Chemistry Equation Sheet

Periodical Table of Elements

Physics Formula Sheet

Follow the 5 W’s of Web Site Evaluation.

Your Sources

Questions to Consider:

• Do I need a bibliography?
• Do I need to incorporate quotations?
• How reputable are my sources?
• How many sources do I need?
• What kind of sources do I need?

Checklist

• Author of book, website or magazine article
• Title of book, website or magazine article
• Volume, issue numbers & pages of magazine
• Publication date
• Place of publication
• Publisher
• Date of access of online articles and websites
• Title of webpage
• Title of database
• URL

Examples of Bibliographies

On Your Own

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers

APA Style.org
APA citation style is generally required for social and behavioural research papers. American Psychological Association provides style guides and tips.

Citation Machine
Make citation machine generate standard MLA and APA citations.

Dr. Abel Scribe PhD
Dr. Abel Scribe's Guides to Research Style and Documentation are concise guides to formatting and documenting research papers in AMA, APA, ASA, CBE, Chicago, and MLA style. The APA Web Sheet PDF and MLA Web Sheet PDF explain how to format Internet sources.

*available in print

Social Sciences and Humanities

How do I find ... a suitable and reliable online source?

Try,

•  Academic OneFile
• Canadian Business and Current Affairs (CBCA)
• Canadian Periodical Index Quarterly (CPI.Q)
• Canadian Points of View Reference Centre
• Canadian Reference Centre
• EBSCO Host
• eLibrary Canada
• OneFile
• Statistics Canada

Where can I find --- websites, books and DVDs?

We recommend, 

Child, Spouse and Elder Abuse
Food and Nutrition Sciences
Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society
Philosophy
Poverty and Homelessness
Psychology
Racism
Religion
Role of Women
Sociology

Your Sources

Questions to Consider:

• Do I need a bibliography?
• Do I need to incorporate quotations?
• How reputable are my sources?
• How many sources do I need?
• What kind of sources do I need?

Checklist

• Author of book, website or magazine article
• Title of book, website or magazine article
• Volume, issue numbers & pages of magazine
• Publication date
• Place of publication
• Publisher
• Date of access of online articles and websites
• Title of webpage
• Title of database
• URL

Examples of Bibliographies

On Your Own

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers

APA Style.org
APA citation style is generally required for social and behavioural research papers. American Psychological Association provides style guides and tips.

Citation Machine
Make citation machine generate standard MLA and APA citations.

Dr. Abel Scribe PhD
Dr. Abel Scribe's Guides to Research Style and Documentation are concise guides to formatting and documenting research papers in AMA, APA, ASA, CBE, Chicago, and MLA style. The APA Web Sheet PDF and MLA Web Sheet PDF explain how to format Internet sources.

*available in print

Careers

In My Community

Job Bank - Student jobs
Click on "Student Job Search" for employment opportunites for students in London or across Canada. From Service Canada.

Job Connect – London
Job search assistance for youth aged 16 to 24 years old who are out of school, unemployed and not receiving Employment Insurance benefits. Located on the 2nd floor of the Central Library.

Starting Your Own Business
The Small Business Centre is in London and offers information about business start-up programs and competitions for youth.

YMCA-YWCA of London - Youth Internship Program
The Federal Public Sector Youth Internship Program is a real world work experience for young people. 382 Waterloo St., London, ON, N6B 2N8, telephone 519-667-3300.

Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) London 
YOU is a non-profit organization in London that helps youth prepare for and find employment. Services range from employment counselling and workshops to job-readiness training.

Websites

Apprenticeship Information from Employment Ontario
Information about provincial programs including Loans for Tools, the Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship Program, the Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit and more.

Careers with the Federal Government
The Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) offers full-time students the opportunity to gain summer employment experience by working for the Federal Government.

Dress to Impress
This guide from Washington State University offers tips on how to dress for an interview and includes photos of possible clothing choices with comments from recruiters.

Finding a Summer Job
Ten tips to help you get started in finding a summer job. From the Government of Ontario.

Internships with the Federal Government
The Federal Public Sector Youth Internship Program (FPSYIP) offers unemployed or under-employed young Canadians between the ages of 15 and 30 the opportunity to gain work experience through a paid internship.

Job Search Q & A
Based in Toronto, the Youth Employment Services website offers job search questions and answers as well as résumé and cover letter writing tips and examples.

Ministry of Natural Resources - Youth Programs 
Learn about summer opportunities, internships, co-ops and Aboriginal youth programs with the Ministry of Natural Resources.

New Graduate Recruiters 
Jobpostings.ca is the online version of a recruitment magazine for college and university students looking for their first job after graduation. A special focus on disabilities and internships.

Ontario Internship Program 
A paid, two year, entry-level employment opportunity in the Ontario Public Service for recent college or university graduates.

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
OYAP offers students in grade 11 or 12 the opportunity to begin apprenticeship training while completing their high school diploma.

Service Canada Centres for Youth 
A list of contact information and hours of service for each of the Centres in Ontario. Centres offer summer job search assistance provided by youth, for youth.

Student Resources for Career Planning
The Ontario School Counsellor’s Association offers a large selection of links to information that can help you plan your education and career. Just click on ‘Student Resources’ to get started.

Summer Jobs and Internships
The Department of Canadian Heritage and Parks Canada offer 3 summer job programs for current students and 2 internship programs for graduates through the Young Canada Works initiative.

Summer Jobs Program
Learn about Summer Jobs Service (SJS), Summer Company, Summer Experience Program, Ontario Rangers, Ontario/Quebec Summer Student Job Exchange, and regular government summer student hiring. These programs are presented by Employment Ontario.

WorkopolisCampus 
Aimed at college and university students. View job postings and find job search tips in the resource centre. Free registration is required to post résumés or apply for jobs.

Workplace Safety
Get the information you need to protect your health and safety on the job from the Young Worker Awareness Program and Prevent-it.ca.

Youth Opportunities Ontario
From the Government of Ontario, this site provides information on apprenticeships, summer jobs, starting your own business, career planning and your rights at work.

College and University

Websites

Ontario College Application Services

Ontario Universities' Application Centre 

Campus Canada
National partnership of colleges, polytechnical institutes and universities that offer online and distance education specifically for working adults.

CanLearn.ca
In addition to information about Provincial and Federal student loans, this site has a searchable scholarship database with hundreds of scholarships you may be eligible for.

Distance Education Canada
Access to a searchable database of distance education courses and programs at over 30 Canadian universities.

International Gateway to Education in Canada
Provides access for both the international education community and international students to Canadian education resources on the Internet .

Ministry of Colleges, Training and Universities
Search under "Distance Education" for links to numerous websites that provide access to distance learning programs.

Ontariolearn.com 
Ontariolearn.com is a consortium of 22 Ontario Community Colleges that offers more than 750 courses to online students.

Exchange Programs

Websites

Exchanges Canada
Information on a variety of National and International exchange programs for youth supported by the Canadian government.

France - Canada Youth Exchange
For young adults aged 18 - 30 years old.

Katimavik
Katimavik's mission is to foster the personal, professional and social development of Canadian youth through volunteer involvement in communities from coast to coast.

Rotary Exchange
The Rotary Club of Canada administrates summer and academic international youth exchanges.

Sweden-Canada Youth Exchange Program
For a limited number of  teens ages 18 and up, each year the Swedish government offers a work permit for up to a year.