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Elliot Lake Public Library provides you access to online databases that have information on a wide variety of subjects.

General databases

The EBSCO and Gale databases can be accessed using your library card and used to search a variety of collections. You can access full-text articles and information, including magazines, newspapers, books, journal articles, TV/radio transcripts, pictures and audiovisual resources.

Power search

Gale Power Search is a search platform unlike any other, providing libraries with a sophisticated yet simple solution for managing a wealth of periodical, reference, multimedia and primary source information. 

Resources by topic

Databases, collections and resources are available on the popular topics below.

Ancestry and History

Ancestry Library

Bring the fascinating details of your ancestors' lives directly to you, and put you on a path to start marking your own family discoveries. This resource is available in the library only.

Canadian County Atlas

A searchable database of atlases from 1875 – 1881. Township maps, portraits and properties have been scanned, with links from the property owners' names.

Ontario History Quest

Ontario History Quest is a student learning resource dedicated to discovering Ontario's history.

Budget Planning

CanLearn

CanLearn has learning and career planning resources for students and adults, including information on financing education.

Practical money skills

An award-winning free program offering interactive tools and educational resources to help individuals and communities build stronger financial futures. 

Business

Gale OneFile Business

Understand the activities of companies and industries worldwide through leading business and trade publications. Updated daily.

Economics and theory

Discover content useful for starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing data and more.

 Entrepreneurship

Analyzing business insights, tips, strategies and success stories. Updated daily. Best for business schools and entrepreneurs. 

Leadership and management

 Search authoritative periodical content covering topics like organizational dynamics, adult learning and more. Updated daily.

Driving and Licenses

The Official Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Driver's Handbook

The Ministry of Transportation provides an online version of the Ontario's Driver's Handbook. Use this book to study for your G1 driver's license, test your knowledge and prepare for your Level 2 road test.

Driving test

This free online site helps you prepare for the Ontario G1 drivers test.

Health and Wellness

Consumer Health Complete

The most comprehensive database for consumer-oriented health content, designed to help users gain an overall understanding of key topics across the health and wellness spectrum. In both English and French.

Nursing and allied health

Research full-text titles cited in CINAHL and other resources to support specialized care, treatment and patient management.

Physical therapy and sports medicine

Access academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness and sports medicine. 

Salem Press

Salem Health gives you access to up-to-date and easy-to-use medical information suitable for student research, as well as use by general readers, including patients and caregivers. Our Salem Health access code is: elpl

Humanities

Diversity studies

Access a range of periodical content to explore cultural differences, contributions and influences in the global community.

Environmental studies and policy

Investigate environmental issues with diverse perspectives from the scientific community, policymakers and corporate interests.

Gender studies

Discover balanced coverage of topics related to gender studies, family and marital issues and more.

Psychology

Find authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology.

Religion and philosophy

Research the impact of religion on culture throughout history, including literature, arts and language. Updated daily.

U.S. history

Search balanced coverage of events in U.S. history. Best for novice historians as well as advanced academic researchers. Update daily.

World history

Access balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work established in the field

Job Searching

Career cruising

A customized plan is created by completing personal assessments, exploring career and school options and building a portfolio of interest, experiences and skills. This tool is aligned to the user's inputs and reflects their unique personality and attributes. 

Vocation and careers

Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career. 

Literature, Culture, Fine Arts, Hobbies

Culinary arts

Find a variety of information from major culinary and cooking magazines as well as key reference titles.

Fine arts

Search millions of articles about drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. Diverse resource for serious fine art students.

Gardening and horticulture

Find millions of articles on the practical and scientific aspects of horticulture studies. For all horticulture enthusiasts. 

Home improvement

Search home improvement topics such as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements and more. 

Hospitality and toursim

Discover well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries.  

Languages

Mango

The Public Library is partnering with Mango - the only personalized, adaptive language-learning experience that provides the tools and guidance you need to expand your language skills wherever and however you want to learn. It's easy and it is FREE!! Click the link, create your profile and you're on your way to learning a new language!

 

 

Gale Literary Index

Search this digital master index to find coverage of authors and works in products published by Gale.

 

Gale literature resource center

Find up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text criticisms, audio interviews and reviews on writers from all eras.

Novellist

This database stands out by helping readers find books that perfectly match their reading preferences and moods. It also provides a “read-alike” tool for people who like one author and are searching for another that writes in a similar style or genre.

Novelist k to 8 plus

Helps you find just the right book for young readers. It also provides 'read-alike' recommendations for titles, authors and series. 

Pop culture

Access scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture. 

 

Media and Technology

Communications and mass media

Search millions of articles covering all aspects of communications, including advertising, public relations and more.

Computer Science

Access leading business and technical publications in the computer, telecommunications and electronics industries.

Information science

Access articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology. Updated daily. 

Media smarts

A Canadian resource for digital and media literacy.

Online Safety

Online Safety provides tips for teens on safely using the Internet and digital devices.

Military and Legal

Criminal justice

Comprehensive periodical content for researchers studying law, law enforcement, forensic science, terrorism and more.

Insurance and liability

Discover information about physical and intellectual asset protection, from individuals to multinational corporations. 

Military and intelligence

Search scholarly journals, magazine and reports covering all aspects of past and present military affairs. Updated daily. 

War and terrorism

Gain valuable insight into conflicts and their causes, impact and perception on a global scale. 

Newspapers and Magazines

CPIQ

Search our award-winning Canadian periodical index for a variety of Canadian reference information.

Canadian Points of View

Canadian points of view 

A reference center providing a balance of materials from all viewpoints including: leading political magazines, newspapers, plus radio and television news transcripts. 

Ontario Historical Newspapers

Ontario Historical Newspapers let you access a variety of Ontario community and historical newspapers.

General OneFile

Access to general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research.

Popular magazines

Access the most searched magazines across Gale OneFile focusing on current events, sports, science and health issues. 

Postsecondary Education

Academic OneFile Select 

Research academic topics ranging from art and literature to economics and the sciences

Educator's reference complete

Gain insight on issues in administration, funding and policy. Best for educators, administrators and education students.

Scholarships Canada

You can search for scholarships and bursaries for Canadian postsecondary students. It's free to use, but registration is required.

National educational association for disables students

The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) supports full access to education and employment for post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities in Canada.

Schoolfinder

The go-to destination for Canadian students for find a great education at every level, from secondar school to post-doctorate.

Sciences

Gale agriculture

Access current and authoritative content covering agriculture and its related fields.

Science

Access information on the latest developments across a range of scientific disciplines. Updated daily. 

Study Help

Easybib

Provides you with tools to submit papers with confidence, including a bibliography checker and composer.

Gale eBooks

Explore the database of encyclopedias and reference sources within the Gale eBooks platform. For multidisciplinary research.

How to study

Provides resources to help you develop successful study skills.

In context elementary

Introduce elementary students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.

Link on learning

Offers over 10,000 Internet-based lessons from kindergarten to 8th grade students, accredited online high school courses, site licenses and customized curriculum to schools and institutions. 

Vehicle Repair

Chilton Library 

Search the most authoritative automotive repair information to car owners. 

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