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Ancestry Library Edition
For beginners and advanced genealogists, providing in-depth tools including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records. Please note that remote access to Ancestry.ca ended on December 31, 2021. Access is only available in Library.
The Atlantic Magazine Archive
The Atlantic Magazine Archive, 1857-2014, covers events and political issues through literary and cultural commentary. It includes more than 1,800 issues providing a broad view of 19th, 20th and early 21st-Century American thought.
Access to this collection is provided by Western Libraries, Western University.
Auto Repair Source
Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative and up to date service and repair information for thousands of vehicles.
Biography (Gale in Context)
Gale in Context's Biography is for those seeking information on the world's most influential people. Users can search for people based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, as well as by keyword and full text.
Canadian Newsstream
Access to the London Free Press from 2007 - present. In addition, Canadian Newsstream provides users The Londoner, Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, Globe and Mail and 360+ other Canadian newspapers with regional and national import in full-text format from as early as the 1970s to present day.
Cantook Station
eBooks and audiobooks in French for children, teens and adults from well-known Québecois and European authors as well as some popular titles translated from English.
CBC Corner
Discover the best Canadian shows, stories & more. This digital portal allows you to discover trusted news, entertaining TV and radio shows, educational kids content, news in multiple languages and much more!
Consumer Reports
Full text Consumer Reports Magazine. You can browse by year or search within the publication.
Coronavirus Research Database
Including coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak, this health and medical database brings together openly available content related to coronaviruses from trusted sources around the world.
CreativeBug
Find high-quality online art and craft video classes, free patterns and inspiration.
EBSCO Host-Canadian Reference Centre, Masterfile Premier and more.
Searches The Canadian Reference Centre and MasterFILE Premiere with leading Canadian, U.S.and U.K. periodicals in full text(Business Week, Chatelaine, Macleans,Consumer Reports); includes photos, maps & flags Remote access available.
Explora Canada
Explora searches EBSCO's most reliable content from leading magazines and reference books.
Explora Primary
For elementary school research, this database provides access to age appropriate information on topics relevant to the curriculum. Remote access available.
Flipster
Read digital magazines on your computer or mobile device including many popular Canadian titles.
G1.ca
Practice tests for the G1 driver exam and M1 motorcycle exam. This site is not affiliated with MTO, DriveTest or any other government agency.
Gale eBooks (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library)
A selection of ebooks featuring encyclopedias and specialized reference resources for multidisciplinary research. Subjects covered include technology, science, engineering, math, and social sciences.
The Globe and Mail - Proquest Historical Newspapers
Digitized full-image archive of The Globe and Mail newspaper starting when it was founded by George Brown in 1844 as The Globe and goes to 2017.
Grant Connect
Grant Connect includes only those foundations and corporations whose main activity is grantmaking and whose funds are disbursed to a variety of organizations. It provides contact information, website, application procedures, funding interests and granting region for each foundation. Use in Library Only.
Health and Medicine (Gale OneFile)
Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine includes information created specifically for students, knowledgeable consumer health researchers, and health care professionals. This database is the perfect resource for up-to-date information on a complete range of healthcare topics.
Health and Wellness (Gale)
Looking for information about a drug, disease or health condition? This database contains consumer health information including easy to understand fact sheets and access to authoritative information on a full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices. Remote access available.
hoopla
hoopla is a digital media service that allows you to borrow videos, music and audiobooks via a web browser, smartphone or tablet.
Ivey Family London Room Digital Collections
Access to images and indexes from the local history collection located in the Ivey Family London Room. This is an ongoing project and new resources are always being uploaded.
LearningExpress Job and Career Accelerator
LearningExpress Job & Career Accelerator provides an easy-to-use search tool with everything you may need to find, apply for, and get hired into ideal positions. It has information on careers, skills and interest assessments to match individuals with ideal career paths. This job-hunting platform has everything needed to create professional and competitive resumes and cover letters, search for jobs that fit your needs, give professional interviews and more.
Kanopy
Stream thoughtful and entertaining classic films, world cinema, documentaries and popular movies.
L'espace Radio-Canada
L'espace Radio-Canada : découvrez le meilleur contenu local et bien plus. Ce portail vous permet de découvrir des sources d'informations fiables, des programmes télévisés radiophonique et divertissante, contenu jeunesse à contenu éducatif, articles d'actualité en plusieurs langues, et bien plus encore !
LearningExpress
LearningExpress offers practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want at school, at work, or in life. Some examples of content available include TOEFL, IELTS, LSAT, GED, MCAT, Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP. Check out Job and Career Accelerator where you can build your resume and cover letter with templates; search for jobs; explore schools and careers.
Life Magazine Archive
Life Magazine Archive presents an extensive collection of the famed photojournalism magazine, spanning its very first issue in November 1936 through December 2000 in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format.
Access to this collection is provided by Western Libraries, Western University.
LinkedIn Learning (Formerly Lynda.com)
Unlimited access to an online library of over 16,000 high-quality instructional videos taught by industry experts.
Maclean's Magazine Archive
Maclean’s Magazine Archive, 1905-2015, is a digital collection of the leading Canadian news and general interest magazine. Providing a unique perspective on national and international news and culture, the magazine covers investigative reporting, opinion and analysis on politics, economics, technology and more.
Access to this collection is provided by Western Libraries, Western University.
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.
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.
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.
NYTimes.com (In Library Use)
Provides access to the latest news from the New York Times (available in English, Chinese and Spanish). Available in Library Only through this link.
NYTimes.com (Off-site / Remote Access)
Provides access to the latest news from the New York Times (available in English, Chinese and Spanish). For use when you are not at the library. Must create an account using your email and password.
PebbleGo
A pre-K to grade 3 database for reading and research. PebbleGo includes built-in reading and research tools for emerging readers. PebbleGo makes learning and improving reading and research skills fun, building on children’s interest. The three separate databases on Science, Animals and Health are simple to navigate and offer key reading supports of read-along audio and word-by-word highlighting.
People Magazine Archive
Chronicles popular culture and stories of people in and behind the news. Over 25 years of coverage brings to life a blend of celebrity and human interest stories. Articles, cover pages including advertisements are fully searchable making the archive a valuable tool for readers and researchers of 20th century popular culture.
PressReader
Online access to today's newspapers from around the world in full-color, full-page format.
ProCitizen Canada by Pronunciator
Canadian Citizenship Test preparation in English.
Pronunciator
Personalized language learning including the most comprehensive English learning program and largest American Sign Language course.
Road to IELTS Academic
Preparation help and practice tests for the IELTS test.
Road to IELTS General
Preparation help and practice tests for people pursuing secondary education, work and training programs.
Salem Press eBooks
Reference ebooks from Salem Press in the areas of Business, Sciences, Technology and Sociology.
Time Magazine Archives
The Time Magazine Archive presents an extensive collection of the prominent weekly news magazine dating back to its first issue in March 1923 through December 2000, presented in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format.
Access to this collection is provided by Western Libraries, Western University.
TumbleBookLibrary
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. Available as an app. Remote access available.
World Book Student
Features all the articles from the print version of the World Book Encyclopedia, plus thousands of additional articles, learning resources, and research.
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Canadian Newsstream
Access to the London Free Press from 2007 - present. In addition, Canadian Newsstream provides users The Londoner, Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, Globe and Mail and 360+ other Canadian newspapers with regional and national import in full-text format from as early as the 1970s to present day.
EBSCO Host-Canadian Reference Centre, Masterfile Premier and more.
Searches The Canadian Reference Centre and MasterFILE Premiere with leading Canadian, U.S.and U.K. periodicals in full text(Business Week, Chatelaine, Macleans,Consumer Reports); includes photos, maps & flags Remote access available.
Explora Canada
Explora searches EBSCO's most reliable content from leading magazines and reference books.
Flipster
Read digital magazines on your computer or mobile device including many popular Canadian titles.
Grant Connect
Grant Connect includes only those foundations and corporations whose main activity is grantmaking and whose funds are disbursed to a variety of organizations. It provides contact information, website, application procedures, funding interests and granting region for each foundation. Use in Library Only.
LearningExpress
LearningExpress offers practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want at school, at work, or in life. Some examples of content available include TOEFL, IELTS, LSAT, GED, MCAT, Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP. Check out Job and Career Accelerator where you can build your resume and cover letter with templates; search for jobs; explore schools and careers.
LinkedIn Learning (Formerly Lynda.com)
Unlimited access to an online library of over 16,000 high-quality instructional videos taught by industry experts.
PressReader
Online access to today's newspapers from around the world in full-color, full-page format.
Salem Press eBooks
Reference ebooks from Salem Press in the areas of Business, Sciences, Technology and Sociology.
Auto Repair Source
Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative and up to date service and repair information for thousands of vehicles.
Consumer Reports
Full text Consumer Reports Magazine. You can browse by year or search within the publication.
Explora Canada
Explora searches EBSCO's most reliable content from leading magazines and reference books.
Flipster
Read digital magazines on your computer or mobile device including many popular Canadian titles.
Explora Canada
Explora searches EBSCO's most reliable content from leading magazines and reference books.
Gale eBooks (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library)
A selection of ebooks featuring encyclopedias and specialized reference resources for multidisciplinary research. Subjects covered include technology, science, engineering, math, and social sciences.
Ivey Family London Room Digital Collections
Access to images and indexes from the local history collection located in the Ivey Family London Room. This is an ongoing project and new resources are always being uploaded.
PebbleGo
A pre-K to grade 3 database for reading and research. PebbleGo includes built-in reading and research tools for emerging readers. PebbleGo makes learning and improving reading and research skills fun, building on children’s interest. The three separate databases on Science, Animals and Health are simple to navigate and offer key reading supports of read-along audio and word-by-word highlighting.
Salem Press eBooks
Reference ebooks from Salem Press in the areas of Business, Sciences, Technology and Sociology.
World Book Student
Features all the articles from the print version of the World Book Encyclopedia, plus thousands of additional articles, learning resources, and research.
CreativeBug
Find high-quality online art and craft video classes, free patterns and inspiration.
G1.ca
Practice tests for the G1 driver exam and M1 motorcycle exam. This site is not affiliated with MTO, DriveTest or any other government agency.
LearningExpress Job and Career Accelerator
LearningExpress Job & Career Accelerator provides an easy-to-use search tool with everything you may need to find, apply for, and get hired into ideal positions. It has information on careers, skills and interest assessments to match individuals with ideal career paths. This job-hunting platform has everything needed to create professional and competitive resumes and cover letters, search for jobs that fit your needs, give professional interviews and more.
Kanopy
Stream thoughtful and entertaining classic films, world cinema, documentaries and popular movies.
LearningExpress
LearningExpress offers practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want at school, at work, or in life. Some examples of content available include TOEFL, IELTS, LSAT, GED, MCAT, Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP. Check out Job and Career Accelerator where you can build your resume and cover letter with templates; search for jobs; explore schools and careers.
LinkedIn Learning (Formerly Lynda.com)
Unlimited access to an online library of over 16,000 high-quality instructional videos taught by industry experts.
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.
ProCitizen Canada by Pronunciator
Canadian Citizenship Test preparation in English.
Pronunciator
Personalized language learning including the most comprehensive English learning program and largest American Sign Language course.
Road to IELTS Academic
Preparation help and practice tests for the IELTS test.
Road to IELTS General
Preparation help and practice tests for people pursuing secondary education, work and training programs.
Salem Press eBooks
Reference ebooks from Salem Press in the areas of Business, Sciences, Technology and Sociology.
Cantook Station
eBooks and audiobooks in French for children, teens and adults from well-known Québecois and European authors as well as some popular titles translated from English.
CBC Corner
Discover the best Canadian shows, stories & more. This digital portal allows you to discover trusted news, entertaining TV and radio shows, educational kids content, news in multiple languages and much more!
CreativeBug
Find high-quality online art and craft video classes, free patterns and inspiration.
Explora Primary
For elementary school research, this database provides access to age appropriate information on topics relevant to the curriculum. Remote access available.
L'espace Radio-Canada
L'espace Radio-Canada : découvrez le meilleur contenu local et bien plus. Ce portail vous permet de découvrir des sources d'informations fiables, des programmes télévisés radiophonique et divertissante, contenu jeunesse à contenu éducatif, articles d'actualité en plusieurs langues, et bien plus encore !
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.
PebbleGo
A pre-K to grade 3 database for reading and research. PebbleGo includes built-in reading and research tools for emerging readers. PebbleGo makes learning and improving reading and research skills fun, building on children’s interest. The three separate databases on Science, Animals and Health are simple to navigate and offer key reading supports of read-along audio and word-by-word highlighting.
TumbleBookLibrary
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. Available as an app. Remote access available.
World Book Student
Features all the articles from the print version of the World Book Encyclopedia, plus thousands of additional articles, learning resources, and research.
Coronavirus Research Database
Including coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak, this health and medical database brings together openly available content related to coronaviruses from trusted sources around the world.
Flipster
Read digital magazines on your computer or mobile device including many popular Canadian titles.
Health and Medicine (Gale OneFile)
Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine includes information created specifically for students, knowledgeable consumer health researchers, and health care professionals. This database is the perfect resource for up-to-date information on a complete range of healthcare topics.
Health and Wellness (Gale)
Looking for information about a drug, disease or health condition? This database contains consumer health information including easy to understand fact sheets and access to authoritative information on a full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices. Remote access available.
World Book Student
Features all the articles from the print version of the World Book Encyclopedia, plus thousands of additional articles, learning resources, and research.
Ancestry Library Edition
For beginners and advanced genealogists, providing in-depth tools including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records. Please note that remote access to Ancestry.ca ended on December 31, 2021. Access is only available in Library.
The Atlantic Magazine Archive
The Atlantic Magazine Archive, 1857-2014, covers events and political issues through literary and cultural commentary. It includes more than 1,800 issues providing a broad view of 19th, 20th and early 21st-Century American thought.
Access to this collection is provided by Western Libraries, Western University.
Biography (Gale in Context)
Gale in Context's Biography is for those seeking information on the world's most influential people. Users can search for people based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, as well as by keyword and full text.
Gale eBooks (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library)
A selection of ebooks featuring encyclopedias and specialized reference resources for multidisciplinary research. Subjects covered include technology, science, engineering, math, and social sciences.
The Globe and Mail - Proquest Historical Newspapers
Digitized full-image archive of The Globe and Mail newspaper starting when it was founded by George Brown in 1844 as The Globe and goes to 2017.
Ivey Family London Room Digital Collections
Access to images and indexes from the local history collection located in the Ivey Family London Room. This is an ongoing project and new resources are always being uploaded.
Kanopy
Stream thoughtful and entertaining classic films, world cinema, documentaries and popular movies.
Life Magazine Archive
Life Magazine Archive presents an extensive collection of the famed photojournalism magazine, spanning its very first issue in November 1936 through December 2000 in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format.
Access to this collection is provided by Western Libraries, Western University.
Maclean's Magazine Archive
Maclean’s Magazine Archive, 1905-2015, is a digital collection of the leading Canadian news and general interest magazine. Providing a unique perspective on national and international news and culture, the magazine covers investigative reporting, opinion and analysis on politics, economics, technology and more.
Access to this collection is provided by Western Libraries, Western University.
People Magazine Archive
Chronicles popular culture and stories of people in and behind the news. Over 25 years of coverage brings to life a blend of celebrity and human interest stories. Articles, cover pages including advertisements are fully searchable making the archive a valuable tool for readers and researchers of 20th century popular culture.
Time Magazine Archives
The Time Magazine Archive presents an extensive collection of the prominent weekly news magazine dating back to its first issue in March 1923 through December 2000, presented in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format.
Access to this collection is provided by Western Libraries, Western University.
World Book Student
Features all the articles from the print version of the World Book Encyclopedia, plus thousands of additional articles, learning resources, and research.
Auto Repair Source
Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative and up to date service and repair information for thousands of vehicles.
CreativeBug
Find high-quality online art and craft video classes, free patterns and inspiration.
Flipster
Read digital magazines on your computer or mobile device including many popular Canadian titles.
LinkedIn Learning (Formerly Lynda.com)
Unlimited access to an online library of over 16,000 high-quality instructional videos taught by industry experts.
LearningExpress
LearningExpress offers practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want at school, at work, or in life. Some examples of content available include TOEFL, IELTS, LSAT, GED, MCAT, Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP. Check out Job and Career Accelerator where you can build your resume and cover letter with templates; search for jobs; explore schools and careers.
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.
ProCitizen Canada by Pronunciator
Canadian Citizenship Test preparation in English.
Pronunciator
Personalized language learning including the most comprehensive English learning program and largest American Sign Language course.
Road to IELTS Academic
Preparation help and practice tests for the IELTS test.
Road to IELTS General
Preparation help and practice tests for people pursuing secondary education, work and training programs.
The Atlantic Magazine Archive
The Atlantic Magazine Archive, 1857-2014, covers events and political issues through literary and cultural commentary. It includes more than 1,800 issues providing a broad view of 19th, 20th and early 21st-Century American thought.
Access to this collection is provided by Western Libraries, Western University.
Canadian Newsstream
Access to the London Free Press from 2007 - present. In addition, Canadian Newsstream provides users The Londoner, Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, Globe and Mail and 360+ other Canadian newspapers with regional and national import in full-text format from as early as the 1970s to present day.
CBC Corner
Discover the best Canadian shows, stories & more. This digital portal allows you to discover trusted news, entertaining TV and radio shows, educational kids content, news in multiple languages and much more!
EBSCO Host-Canadian Reference Centre, Masterfile Premier and more.
Searches The Canadian Reference Centre and MasterFILE Premiere with leading Canadian, U.S.and U.K. periodicals in full text(Business Week, Chatelaine, Macleans,Consumer Reports); includes photos, maps & flags Remote access available.
Explora Canada
Explora searches EBSCO's most reliable content from leading magazines and reference books.
Flipster
Read digital magazines on your computer or mobile device including many popular Canadian titles.
The Globe and Mail - Proquest Historical Newspapers
Digitized full-image archive of The Globe and Mail newspaper starting when it was founded by George Brown in 1844 as The Globe and goes to 2017.
L'espace Radio-Canada
L'espace Radio-Canada : découvrez le meilleur contenu local et bien plus. Ce portail vous permet de découvrir des sources d'informations fiables, des programmes télévisés radiophonique et divertissante, contenu jeunesse à contenu éducatif, articles d'actualité en plusieurs langues, et bien plus encore !
Life Magazine Archive
Life Magazine Archive presents an extensive collection of the famed photojournalism magazine, spanning its very first issue in November 1936 through December 2000 in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format.
Access to this collection is provided by Western Libraries, Western University.
Maclean's Magazine Archive
Maclean’s Magazine Archive, 1905-2015, is a digital collection of the leading Canadian news and general interest magazine. Providing a unique perspective on national and international news and culture, the magazine covers investigative reporting, opinion and analysis on politics, economics, technology and more.
Access to this collection is provided by Western Libraries, Western University.
NYTimes.com (In Library Use)
Provides access to the latest news from the New York Times (available in English, Chinese and Spanish). Available in Library Only through this link.
NYTimes.com (Off-site / Remote Access)
Provides access to the latest news from the New York Times (available in English, Chinese and Spanish). For use when you are not at the library. Must create an account using your email and password.
People Magazine Archive
Chronicles popular culture and stories of people in and behind the news. Over 25 years of coverage brings to life a blend of celebrity and human interest stories. Articles, cover pages including advertisements are fully searchable making the archive a valuable tool for readers and researchers of 20th century popular culture.
PressReader
Online access to today's newspapers from around the world in full-color, full-page format.
Time Magazine Archives
The Time Magazine Archive presents an extensive collection of the prominent weekly news magazine dating back to its first issue in March 1923 through December 2000, presented in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format.
Access to this collection is provided by Western Libraries, Western University.
Biography (Gale in Context)
Gale in Context's Biography is for those seeking information on the world's most influential people. Users can search for people based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, as well as by keyword and full text.
Cantook Station
eBooks and audiobooks in French for children, teens and adults from well-known Québecois and European authors as well as some popular titles translated from English.
CBC Corner
Discover the best Canadian shows, stories & more. This digital portal allows you to discover trusted news, entertaining TV and radio shows, educational kids content, news in multiple languages and much more!
Gale eBooks (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library)
A selection of ebooks featuring encyclopedias and specialized reference resources for multidisciplinary research. Subjects covered include technology, science, engineering, math, and social sciences.
hoopla
hoopla is a digital media service that allows you to borrow videos, music and audiobooks via a web browser, smartphone or tablet.
Kanopy
Stream thoughtful and entertaining classic films, world cinema, documentaries and popular movies.
L'espace Radio-Canada
L'espace Radio-Canada : découvrez le meilleur contenu local et bien plus. Ce portail vous permet de découvrir des sources d'informations fiables, des programmes télévisés radiophonique et divertissante, contenu jeunesse à contenu éducatif, articles d'actualité en plusieurs langues, et bien plus encore !
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.
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.
TumbleBookLibrary
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. Available as an app. Remote access available.
Biography (Gale in Context)
Gale in Context's Biography is for those seeking information on the world's most influential people. Users can search for people based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, as well as by keyword and full text.
EBSCO Host-Canadian Reference Centre, Masterfile Premier and more.
Searches The Canadian Reference Centre and MasterFILE Premiere with leading Canadian, U.S.and U.K. periodicals in full text(Business Week, Chatelaine, Macleans,Consumer Reports); includes photos, maps & flags Remote access available.
Explora Canada
Explora searches EBSCO's most reliable content from leading magazines and reference books.
Flipster
Read digital magazines on your computer or mobile device including many popular Canadian titles.
Kanopy
Stream thoughtful and entertaining classic films, world cinema, documentaries and popular movies.
LearningExpress
LearningExpress offers practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want at school, at work, or in life. Some examples of content available include TOEFL, IELTS, LSAT, GED, MCAT, Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP. Check out Job and Career Accelerator where you can build your resume and cover letter with templates; search for jobs; explore schools and careers.
Salem Press eBooks
Reference ebooks from Salem Press in the areas of Business, Sciences, Technology and Sociology.
World Book Student
Features all the articles from the print version of the World Book Encyclopedia, plus thousands of additional articles, learning resources, and research.

Ancestry Library Edition
For beginners and advanced genealogists, providing in-depth tools including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records. Please note that remote access to Ancestry.ca ended on December 31, 2021. Access is only available in Library.

The Atlantic Magazine Archive
The Atlantic Magazine Archive, 1857-2014, covers events and political issues through literary and cultural commentary. It includes more than 1,800 issues providing a broad view of 19th, 20th and early 21st-Century American thought.
Access to this collection is provided by Western Libraries, Western University.

Auto Repair Source
Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative and up to date service and repair information for thousands of vehicles.
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Biography (Gale in Context)
Gale in Context's Biography is for those seeking information on the world's most influential people. Users can search for people based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, as well as by keyword and full text.

Canadian Newsstream
Access to the London Free Press from 2007 - present. In addition, Canadian Newsstream provides users The Londoner, Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, Globe and Mail and 360+ other Canadian newspapers with regional and national import in full-text format from as early as the 1970s to present day.

Cantook Station
eBooks and audiobooks in French for children, teens and adults from well-known Québecois and European authors as well as some popular titles translated from English.

CBC Corner
Discover the best Canadian shows, stories & more. This digital portal allows you to discover trusted news, entertaining TV and radio shows, educational kids content, news in multiple languages and much more!

Consumer Reports
Full text Consumer Reports Magazine. You can browse by year or search within the publication.

Coronavirus Research Database
Including coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak, this health and medical database brings together openly available content related to coronaviruses from trusted sources around the world.

CreativeBug
Find high-quality online art and craft video classes, free patterns and inspiration.

EBSCO Host-Canadian Reference Centre, Masterfile Premier and more.
Searches The Canadian Reference Centre and MasterFILE Premiere with leading Canadian, U.S.and U.K. periodicals in full text(Business Week, Chatelaine, Macleans,Consumer Reports); includes photos, maps & flags Remote access available.

Explora Canada
Explora searches EBSCO's most reliable content from leading magazines and reference books.

Explora Primary
For elementary school research, this database provides access to age appropriate information on topics relevant to the curriculum. Remote access available.

Flipster
Read digital magazines on your computer or mobile device including many popular Canadian titles.

G1.ca
Practice tests for the G1 driver exam and M1 motorcycle exam. This site is not affiliated with MTO, DriveTest or any other government agency.

Gale eBooks (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library)
A selection of ebooks featuring encyclopedias and specialized reference resources for multidisciplinary research. Subjects covered include technology, science, engineering, math, and social sciences.

The Globe and Mail - Proquest Historical Newspapers
Digitized full-image archive of The Globe and Mail newspaper starting when it was founded by George Brown in 1844 as The Globe and goes to 2017.

Grant Connect
Grant Connect includes only those foundations and corporations whose main activity is grantmaking and whose funds are disbursed to a variety of organizations. It provides contact information, website, application procedures, funding interests and granting region for each foundation. Use in Library Only.

Health and Medicine (Gale OneFile)
Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine includes information created specifically for students, knowledgeable consumer health researchers, and health care professionals. This database is the perfect resource for up-to-date information on a complete range of healthcare topics.

Health and Wellness (Gale)
Looking for information about a drug, disease or health condition? This database contains consumer health information including easy to understand fact sheets and access to authoritative information on a full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices. Remote access available.

hoopla
hoopla is a digital media service that allows you to borrow videos, music and audiobooks via a web browser, smartphone or tablet.
Ivey Family London Room Digital Collections
Access to images and indexes from the local history collection located in the Ivey Family London Room. This is an ongoing project and new resources are always being uploaded.
LearningExpress Job and Career Accelerator
LearningExpress Job & Career Accelerator provides an easy-to-use search tool with everything you may need to find, apply for, and get hired into ideal positions. It has information on careers, skills and interest assessments to match individuals with ideal career paths. This job-hunting platform has everything needed to create professional and competitive resumes and cover letters, search for jobs that fit your needs, give professional interviews and more.

Kanopy
Stream thoughtful and entertaining classic films, world cinema, documentaries and popular movies.

L'espace Radio-Canada
L'espace Radio-Canada : découvrez le meilleur contenu local et bien plus. Ce portail vous permet de découvrir des sources d'informations fiables, des programmes télévisés radiophonique et divertissante, contenu jeunesse à contenu éducatif, articles d'actualité en plusieurs langues, et bien plus encore !

LearningExpress
LearningExpress offers practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want at school, at work, or in life. Some examples of content available include TOEFL, IELTS, LSAT, GED, MCAT, Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP. Check out Job and Career Accelerator where you can build your resume and cover letter with templates; search for jobs; explore schools and careers.

Life Magazine Archive
Life Magazine Archive presents an extensive collection of the famed photojournalism magazine, spanning its very first issue in November 1936 through December 2000 in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format.
Access to this collection is provided by Western Libraries, Western University.

LinkedIn Learning (Formerly Lynda.com)
Unlimited access to an online library of over 16,000 high-quality instructional videos taught by industry experts.

Maclean's Magazine Archive
Maclean’s Magazine Archive, 1905-2015, is a digital collection of the leading Canadian news and general interest magazine. Providing a unique perspective on national and international news and culture, the magazine covers investigative reporting, opinion and analysis on politics, economics, technology and more.
Access to this collection is provided by Western Libraries, Western University.

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.

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.

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.

NYTimes.com (In Library Use)
Provides access to the latest news from the New York Times (available in English, Chinese and Spanish). Available in Library Only through this link.

NYTimes.com (Off-site / Remote Access)
Provides access to the latest news from the New York Times (available in English, Chinese and Spanish). For use when you are not at the library. Must create an account using your email and password.

PebbleGo
A pre-K to grade 3 database for reading and research. PebbleGo includes built-in reading and research tools for emerging readers. PebbleGo makes learning and improving reading and research skills fun, building on children’s interest. The three separate databases on Science, Animals and Health are simple to navigate and offer key reading supports of read-along audio and word-by-word highlighting.
People Magazine Archive
Chronicles popular culture and stories of people in and behind the news. Over 25 years of coverage brings to life a blend of celebrity and human interest stories. Articles, cover pages including advertisements are fully searchable making the archive a valuable tool for readers and researchers of 20th century popular culture.

PressReader
Online access to today's newspapers from around the world in full-color, full-page format.

ProCitizen Canada by Pronunciator
Canadian Citizenship Test preparation in English.

Pronunciator
Personalized language learning including the most comprehensive English learning program and largest American Sign Language course.

Road to IELTS Academic
Preparation help and practice tests for the IELTS test.

Road to IELTS General
Preparation help and practice tests for people pursuing secondary education, work and training programs.

Salem Press eBooks
Reference ebooks from Salem Press in the areas of Business, Sciences, Technology and Sociology.

Time Magazine Archives
The Time Magazine Archive presents an extensive collection of the prominent weekly news magazine dating back to its first issue in March 1923 through December 2000, presented in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format.
Access to this collection is provided by Western Libraries, Western University.

TumbleBookLibrary
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. Available as an app. Remote access available.

World Book Student
Features all the articles from the print version of the World Book Encyclopedia, plus thousands of additional articles, learning resources, and research.
What is an Information Database?
Articles from..
- newspapers and magazines
- academic journals
- encyclopedias
- directories
There are also specialized databases to help you,
- learn a language
- research your family history
- learn a new skill
They are all online, searchable, free with your library card and filled with fabulous information!