FAQs about Information Databases

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1. Don't know which information database to search?

Try Research Pro to get a sampling of results.
When you see which databases are most successful for your search, then you can search more within that database specifically to get all the results.
Note: If you are not on a library computer, you'll be asked to enter your name and library card number first.
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Databases by Subject

2. Want to search one information database quickly and just need help figuring out the best ones overall for your subject?

Select a category for your research to find information databases for that subject area.

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Especially for Kids

Alphabetical List of Databases

3. Know which information database you want to use?

Select from the complete list below of all  information databases for articles on your topic. 

"How to search a database" general introductory tutorial

	Academic OneFile Peer-reviewed, full-text articles from leading journals and reference sources including extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects. Includes full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995. Remote access available.
	Alt HealthWatch Information on alternative and complimentary health care treatments such as acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal remedies, homeopathy, massage, reiki and yoga. Remote access available.
	Ancestry Library Edition Making family research easy for beginners while still providing in-depth tools for even the most advanced genealogists, this resource 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. Available only in library locations.
	Auto Repair Reference Centre A searchable database of automobile repair information for most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles. Includes content from the Chilton\'s series of repair guides. Find out more about this database and learn how to search it by watching this quick Auto Repair e-tutorial. Remote access available.
	Biography Resource Centre Biographies integrated with related full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals, as well as images and links to hand-picked web sites. Search for people based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender, as well as keyword and full text. Learn more about how to use this database by watching this quick tutorial video provided by Thompson Gale. Remote access available.
	Business Source Premiere Business research database, providing full text for more than 8,800 serials covering all business disciplines. Full text dating back to 1965, and searchable cited references dating to 1998 plus additional full text, non-journal content including market research reports, industry reports, country reports, company profiles and SWOT analyses. Remote access available.
	Canada\'s Heritage from 1844 (The Globe and Mail) Online digitized full-image version of the complete works of The Globe and Mail newspaper since its inception as The Globe in 1844. Includes every news story, photograph, map, advertisement, classified ad, political cartoon, birth and death notice, and more. Remote access available. [Proquest]
	Canadian Business and Current Affairs (CBCA) Complete Indexes articles from Canadian and some American magazines and newspapers in all subject areas including current events, business, education, science and medicine, art, law, and lifestyles, all with a Canadian focus. Many full-text articles available. Coverage from 1982 to the present. Remote access available. [Proquest]
	Canadian Periodical Index Quarterly (CPI.Q) Comprehensive index of Canadian and international journals, magazines, selected sections of The Globe and Mail, Canadian biographies and other reference content with a Canadian focus. Includes full-text for some articles. Coverage from 1980 to date. Remote access available. [Thomson Gale]
	Canadian Points of View Reference Centre A full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. Includes 100 key topics of interest to Canadian researchers, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), counterpoint (opposing argument), and Critical Thinking Guide. Remote access available. [EBSCO]
	Canadian Reference Centre Database includes leading Canadian periodicals,U.S. and U.K. periodicals in full text(Business Week, Chatelaine, Macleans,Consumer Reports); full-text reference books; 84,774 full-text biographies, and an Image Collection of 285,912 photos, maps and flags. Updated daily. Remote access available. [EBSCO]
	CARD Canadian Advertising Rates & Data Online Only available in Library locations. [Rogers]
	Career Cruising Interactive Canadian career resource designed to help users explore different career options, as well as plan future education and training. Includes assessment tools and post-secondary education information. In addition, it gives access to real-time information and statistics. Hundreds of detailed occupation profiles can be accessed, including job descriptions, working conditions, education and training, earnings and job outlooks. [Anaca Technologies]
	Discovering Collection Thousands of overview essays, critical analyses, biographies, timelines and multimedia elements comprise the Discovering Collection comprehensive online reference resource. Learn more about how to use the Discovering Collection database by watching this quick video tutorial provided by Gale. [Gale]
	e-CPS e-CPS provides online access to the most current Canadian drug information at the point of care. It is an advanced, yet user-friendly subscription-based service that is updated regularly — so you always have the right information, right at your fingertips.
	EBSCO Host Search three databases at once (Business Source Premier, Canadian Reference Centre and MasterFILE Elite) with indexes and full-text articles from many magazines, newspapers and other reference publications. The Central Library has many of the magazines for which full-text articles are not provided. Coverage from 1984 to present. Remote access available. [Ebsco]
	eLibrary Canada Full-text articles from newspapers, magazines and reference books on a wide range of subjects. Also includes maps, pictures, television and radio transcripts, audio and video files and links to pre-selected Web sites. Canadian, U.S. and international coverage from 1981 to present. Remote access available. [Micromedia Proquest]
	eLibrary Elementary Designed for elementary students, this database provides full-text access to thousands of articles from newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, atlases, videos and more. Searching by topic provides students with a list of recommended articles and Web sites. Remote access available. [Micromedia Proquest]
	Eureka.cc This collection contains 11 well-known Francophone national and international newspapers, news wires, audio capsules and radio/television transcripts. The French-language titles are bundled with 20 English-language daily newspapers from across Ontario. Remote access available. [CEDROM-SNi]
	Expanded Academic ASAP From arts and humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access to articles from scholarly journals, news magazines and newspapers - many full-text and with images. Remote access available. [Thomson Gale]
	Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedia entries covering a variety of subject areas. Remote access available. [EBSCO]
	General Reference Center Gold A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources - newspaper, reference books, magazines, and trade publications. Find full-text articles and image resources on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts, sciences, sports, hobbies and more. Remote access available. [Thomson Gale]
	Health and Wellness Resource Center Consumer health database providing current information from over 400 health and medical journals, 2,200 general interest magazines, health encyclopedias and links to other Web sites. Learn more about how to use the Health and Wellness Resource Center database by watching this quick video tutorial created by Gale. Remote access available. [Thomson Gale]
	Health Reference Center - Academic A collection of general interest health and fitness magazines, medical and professional periodicals, reference books and pamphlets. Designed for nursing and allied health students, as well as consumer health researchers. Remote access available.
	Health Source - Consumer Edition A consumer health database providing current coverage on such topics as general health, medical sciences, nutrition and dietetics, children\'s health, sports medicine, and diseases and disorders. Full-text coverage from journals, reference books and pamphlets. This database also includes Clinical Pharmacology which provides information on all U.S. prescription drugs, hard-to-find herbal and nutritional supplements, over-the-counter products and new drugs. Remote access available. [EBSCO]
	Infotrac Computer Database Database of magazine and journal articles on the computer, electronics and telecommunication industries. Remote access available. [Gale]
	Infotrac Junior Edition Designed for junior high and middle school students. Learn more about how to use the Infotrac Junior Edition database by watching this quick video tutorial created by Gale. [Gale]
	Infotrac Kids InfoBits Kids InfoBits targets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. It features a developmentally appropriate and visual graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text, age-appropriate, curriculum-related magazine and reference content. Learn more about how to use the Infotrac Kids InfoBits database by watching this quick video tutorial created by Gale. [Gale]
	Infotrac Religion & Philosophy Available 24 hours a day via the Internet, this comprehensive reference database quickly delivers the answers to a wide variety of reference questions both at the library or from remote sites. And InfoTrac®'s powerful, intuitive interface makes it easy for users to search all of these different sources in one seamless process. [Gale]
	Infotrac Student Designed for secondary school students, InfoTrac® Student Edition is the quick and easy way to do classroom assignments and get answers to general reference questions. Student Edition is comprised of a variety of full-text sources that include the leading magazines, newspapers and reference books that librarians prefer and students enjoy. Learn more about how to use the Infotrac Student database by watching this quick video tutorial created by Gale. [Gale]
	LegalTrac Drawing on a wide variety of the most highly regarded legal publications, LegalTrac (TM) provides indexing for approximately 875 titles including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals. [Gale]
	Literature Resource Center Contains author biographies, bibliographies, critical essays, overviews of literacy works, and links to author-related Web sites. Includes full-text articles from over 250 literary journals and access to numerous literature sources including: Contemporary Authors, Contemporary Literature Criticism Select, and Dictionary of Literary Biography. Search by author, title, keyword, authors by type and historical timeline. [Thomson Gale]
	London Free Press Full-text coverage from the London Free Press, 1995 to present. Available only in Library (all locations). [Sun Media Archive]
	London Public Library Catalogue Search over 430,000 titles in the London Public Library Catalogue. View your library account; have a look at new material in the library (Featured Lists ); suggest a purchase; or take a tour of our library catalogue. [London Public Library]
	Mango Languages Learn a language online at your own pace. Courses for learning English as well as a number of non-English languages. Basic courses for travelers, or more in-depth courses to take you beyond the basics.
	MasterFILE Premier Full-text articles from more than 2,000 primarily U.S. periodicals covering a broad range of disciplines. Indexing and abstracts to an additional 2,800 periodicals are included. The database features: book reviews, reference and travel books, biographies, full-text primary source documents, pamphlets and an Image Collection of photos, maps and flags. The Central library holds many of the magazines for which full-text articles are not provided. [EBSCO]
	Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Learn to type/keyboard or improve the skills you already have. Ask staff for more information. Available only at Central Library, Access Centre.
	Military & Intelligence Database Delivers answers for both the novice and the experienced researcher -- all in one seamless search. [Gale]
	Mitchell OnDemand Auto Repair Guide Mitchell's OnDemand5.com includes full vehicle coverage, the latest technical service bulletins, the industry's best wiring diagrams, and a legendary parts and labor guide. This database is only available from selected computers at the Central Library. [Mitchell]
	NoveList Plus This database lets you search among hundreds of thousands of popular fiction and readable nonfiction titles, and also retrieve author read-alikes, book lists, book discussion guides, and more. All of the content is developed by Librarians and reading authorities who are experts in the field. [EBSCO]
	NoveList Plus K-8 From the people that brought you NoveList Plus, Novelist Plus K-8 will help you find fiction and nonfiction books for school projects as well as your next favourite book. This database is filled with excerpts, first chapters, and reviews of books specifically for kids in Elementary and Middle School. Browse lists of award winners, find read-alikes as well as which book comes next in a series. [EBSCO]
	OneFile This single electronic resource provides instant access to an unprecedented number of periodicals. Users rely on OneFile for instant access to periodical and news content and indexing from a variety of mainstream and specialized sources -- from The New York Times to some refereed academic journals. [Gale]
	Oxford Picture Dictionary Interactive Interactive tool that allows users to learn various aspects of the English language through sound, animation and colour. Activities encourage users to read and write about a topic, practise conversation and role play, providing hundreds of hours of practice through activities and games. Ask Staff for more information. Available only at Central Library, Access Centre.
	Primary Search For elementary school research, this database provides access to full-text articles from over 60 popular magazines. [EBSCO]
	Regional Busines News [EBSCO]
	Rosetta Stone English language learning program with dozens of exercises for beginners, intermediate learners or advanced students of English. Practise listening, comprehension, speaking and grammar. Ask staff for more information. Available only at Central Library, Access Centre.
	Science Reference Center Designed to meet every student's science research needs, Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife. [EBSCO]
	Select Phone Canada Canada-wide database of individuals and businesses. Can be searched by name, address, telephone number, and business type. Ask staff for more information. Available only at Central Library, Business and Social Sciences Department.
	Statistics Canada Some free publications are available at the Statistics Canada website http://www.statcan.ca/start.html . Many additional publications are available online through any London Public Library computer. These documents can only be accessed while in a Library location. Ask staff for more information. Available only in Library (all locations).
	Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Interactive self-study guide for students preparing to take the computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Ask staff for more information. Available only at Central Library, Access Centre.
	TumbleBook Library TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of TumbleBooks - animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you. [Tumblebooks]
	Virtual Reference Library A selection of e-books featuring encyclopedias and specialized reference resources for multidisciplinary research. Subjects covered include alternative medicine, cancer, genetic disorders, medicine and nonfiction classics for students. [Thomson Gale]
	What Do I Read Next? Descriptive entries for over 100,000 books for all ages - genre fiction, mainstream fiction and nonfiction. Every title is an award winner, best seller, or has been recommended by librarians or book reviewers. Search by author, title, genre, series, literary award, character name, or create a custom search to find contemporary and classic recommendations. Learn more about how to use the What Do I Read Next database by watching this quick video e-tutorial created by Gale. [Thomson Gale]
	World Book Encyclopedia An online version of the 22-volume print encyclopedia set. Also contains multimedia, maps, editor-reviewed websites and more. [World Book]