FAQs about Information Databases

Research Pro

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.
FAQs about Research Pro

Databases by Category

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.

Arts, Books and Literature

Health and Wellness

History, Biography and Genealogy

Science and Technology

News, Careers and Business

General and Social Sciences

Especially for Kids

All Databases (alphabetical)

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. Remote access available.
	AccessScience Current, authoritative scientific information for students and science buffs. Includes video clips, biographies and weekly Q&A. [McGraw-Hill]
	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 For beginners and advanced genealogists,providing in-depth tools including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records. 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. 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. Remote access available.
	Business Source Premiere Business research database, providing full text for more than 8,800 serials covering all business disciplines. Remote access available.
	Canada in Context Written from a Canadian perspective, it covers a broad range of topics, people, places, events with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites Remote access available. [Gale]
	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. 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. 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. 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. Remote access available. [EBSCO]
	Canadian Reference Centre Database includes leading Canadian, U.S. and U.K. periodicals in full text(Business Week, Chatelaine, Macleans,Consumer Reports); full-text reference books;full-text biographies, and 285,912 photos, maps and flags. Remote access available. [EBSCO]
	Career Cruising Interactive Canadian career resource with assessment tools, statistics, detailed occupation profiles, and job descriptions and outlooks. [Anaca Technologies]
	Discovering Collection Thousands of overview essays, critical analysis, biographies, timelines, and multimedia elements. [Gale]
	e-CPS e-CPS provides online access to the most current Canadian drug information at the point of care. An advanced, yet user-friendly service that is updated regularly.
	EBSCO Host Search three databases at once (Business Source Premier, Canadian Reference Centre and MasterFILE Premiere) with indexes and full-text articles from many magazines, newspapers and other reference publications. Remote access available. [Ebsco]
	eLibrary Canada Full-text newspaper, magazine and reference book articles. Includes maps, pictures, television and radio transcripts, audio and video files and links to pre-selected Web sites. Canadian, U.S. and international coverage. 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. Remote access available. [Micromedia Proquest]
	Eureka.cc Eleven well-known Francophone national and international newspapers, news wires, audio capsules and radio/television transcripts. 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 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. 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. Remote access available. [EBSCO]
	Hobbies and Crafts [Ebsco]
	infoCanada Business Directory Find accurate, phone-verified information on companies in Canada in this database of 1.5 million businesses. Search criteria include: location, employee size, sales volume, and NAICS codes. Remote access available.
	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. Remote access available. [Gale]
	Infotrac Kids InfoBits Kids InfoBits targets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Learn more about how to use the Infotrac Kids InfoBits database by watching this quick video tutorial created by Gale. [Gale]
	Infotrac Religion & Philosophy Indexes over 250 magazines and journals in the areas of religion, philosophy, and related disciplines. Some full-text available.Remote access available. [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. Remote access available. [Gale]
	LegalTrac Drawing on a wide variety of the most highly regarded legal publications, this resource provides indexing for approximately 875 titles including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals. Remote access available. [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. Remote access available. [Thomson Gale]
	London Free Press Full-text coverage from the London Free Press, 1994 to present. Available only in Library (all locations). [Sun Media Archive]
	London Public Library Catalogue Search for titles and programs in the London Public Library Catalogue. View your library account; find new releases, place holds and register for programs. [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. Remote access available.
	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. Remote access available. [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. Remote access available. [Gale]
	NoveList Plus Search among hundreds of thousands of popular fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Find author read-alikes, book lists, book discussion guides, and more. Remote access available. [EBSCO]
	NoveList Plus K-8 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. Remote access available. [EBSCO]
	OneFile 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. Remote access available. [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. 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. Remote access available. [EBSCO]
	Regional Busines News Full text for more than 80 regional US and Canadian business publications. Remote access available. [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. Available only at Central Library, Access Centre.
	Science Reference Center Full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources.Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, and more. Remote access available. [EBSCO]
	Select Phone Canada Canada-wide database of individuals and businesses. Can be searched by name, address, telephone number, and business type. Available only at Central Library, Business and Social Sciences Dept.
	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. Available only in Library (all locations).
	Teen Health and Wellness Teen Health and Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers is a comprehensive database that allows teens (and those who care about teens) to research health-related issues important to their well-being. Remote access available. [Rosen]
	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). 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. Remote access available. [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. Remote access available. [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. Remote access available. [Thomson Gale]
	World Book Encyclopedia An online version of the 22-volume print encyclopedia set. Also contains multimedia, maps, editor-reviewed websites and more. Remote access available. [World Book]
	World Book for Kids A fabulous homework resource filled with articles, pictures, maps, activities and games. [World Book Online]