Databases by Subject

Subjects


Title Description
Business
Britannica Online
Britannica

A searchable online version of the print encyclopedia with the addition of the Merriam-Webster Search Dictionary and Thesaurus.

Also included, under RESEARCH TOOLS you will find the World Data Analyst which includes: country statistics, comparisons, ranked statistics, snapshots.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Business Source Complete
EBSCO

Specialized searches include : Country profiles, Company Reports, Industry Reports SWOT Anaylses and Market Research Reports.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.



Canadian Reference Centre
EBSCO

Includes newspapers, magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

To choose more than one EBSCO database, click "Choose Databases".

A mobile interface is available for this product. For more information choose "Mobile Access" from the subject list.

CARDonline
CARD

CARDonline is the essential tool for Canadian media buyers and planners. CARDonline provides critical advertising rates, data and media planning information for advertising, marketing, PR and communications professionals.

Career and Technical Education
PROQUEST

Search vocational and technical periodicals covering all aspects of the Vo/Tech curriculum. The database includes over 540 titles, with more than 470 available in full text.

To search more than one database select "change" or "see list" at the top of the screen.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

CBCA (Canadian Business and Current Affairs)
PROQUEST

Includes 2 collections - CBCA Business and CBCA Current Affairs. These collections provide in-depth access to a wide diversity of Canadian periodicals, ranging from academic titles to special interest publications to general magazines.

To search more than one database select "change" or "see list" at the top of the screen.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

CICA Standards & Guidance Collection
CICA

Provided by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, this collection provides access to: Canadian Auditing Standards, The CICA Handbook - Accounting XFI and the CICA Standards and Guidance Collection

Choose SEARCH ALL to open the search index.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.


EBSCO Databases
EBSCO

A complete list of all the databases from EBSCO to which the College subscribes. Select two or more databases from the list to begin your search.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Gale Databases
Gale Cengage

A complete list of all the databases from GALE to which the College subscribes.

Select two or more databases from the list to begin your search.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

General Onefile
Gale Cengage

A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics.

To Search more than one GALE database click "Change Databases" from the top button bar

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

GreenFILE
EBSCO

This database contains nearly 300,000 articles on the human impact to the environment

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

GREENR (Gale)
Gale Cengage

GREENR (Global Reference on the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources) is a new online resource that offers authoritative content on the development of emerging green technologies and discusses issues on the environment, sustainability and more. A library account is required to access this database off campus.

GREENR's blog can be found at http://blog.gale.com/gettingtogreenr/


Hoover's Company Records
PROQUEST

Delivers in-depth industry analyses, information on a company's location, summary financials, top competitors, top officers, and more.

A library account is required to access this databases off campus.

Hospitality and Tourism Index
EBSCO

Covers culinary arts, demographics & statistics, development & investment, food & beverage management, hospitality law, hotel management & administrative practices, leisure & business travel, market trends, technology and more.

A library account is required to access this databases remotely.To choose more than one EBSCO database, click "Choose Databases.”

Masterfile Elite
EBSCO

Multi-disciplinary database provides full text for more than 1,050 general reference publications.

A library account is required to access this database off campus. .

To choose more than one EBSCO database, click "Choose Databases.”

Proquest Databases
PROQUEST

A complete list of all the databases from Proquest to which the College subscribes.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

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Statistics
E-STAT
STATISTICS CANADA

Canadian statistics, data and articles. Census data included.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Notice: E-STAT WILL NOLONGER BE UPDATED AS OF JUNE 2012 AND WILL CEASE ENTIRELY AS OF JUNE 2013.

Statistics Canada
STATISTICS CANADA

Links directly to the Statistics Canada webpage which includes free access to the department's publications.

Free database with some for fee content. (Cansim). Cansim content can be access through E-STAT.

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Health Sciences
Access Science
Mcgraw-Hill

Features fully searchable content from McGraw-Hill's Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, 10th Edition. Also includes RSS feeds, Flash® animations, image galleries, podcasts, videos, and more, with our enhanced search engine making discovery of this wide range of information easier than ever.

A Library account is required to access this product off campus



Alt Health Watch
EBSCO

Focuses on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. It offers full text articles for nearly 180 international, peer-reviewed journals and reports, in addition to pamphlets, booklets, special reports, original research and book excerpts.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

To search more than one EBSCO database, click "Choose Databases".

A mobile interface is available for this product. For more information choose "Mobile Access" from the topic list.

Career and Technical Education
PROQUEST

Search vocational and technical periodicals covering all aspects of the Vo/Tech curriculum. The database includes over 540 titles, with more than 470 available in full text.

To search more than one database select "change" or "see list" at the top of the screen.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

CINAHL
EBSCO

The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL)

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

For the most effective search this database is offered on a standalone interface.

To search with other EBSCO databases, click, "Search Other Databases" from the top right of the screen.

A mobile interface is available for this product. For more information choose "Mobile Access" from the subject list.

CINAHL PLUS Full-Text.
EBSCO

CINAHL® Plus with Full Text provides MORE full text than EBSCO CINAHL.

Like CINAHL, CINAHL Plus can be searched in conjunction with other EBSCO databases, but offers a more effective search when searched on a standalone basis. The Advanced Search interface is recommended

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source
EBSCO

This database contains cover-to-cover indexing and abstracts for 160 journals and dozens of monographs. Includes indexing for all dentistry and oral sciences journals commonly purchased by dental schools.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.



E-CPS (compendium of pharmaceuticals and specialti
CPhA

e-CPS provides online access to the most current Canadian drug information at the point of care.

A library Account is necessary to access this database off campus.

EBSCO Databases
EBSCO

A complete list of all the databases from EBSCO to which the College subscribes. Select two or more databases from the list to begin your search.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Gale Databases
Gale Cengage

A complete list of all the databases from GALE to which the College subscribes.

Select two or more databases from the list to begin your search.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

Health and Wellness Resource Center
Gale Cengage

Includes health/medical journals, reference volumes, health videos from partner Healthology Inc,pamphlets and health-related articles

To Search more than one GALE database click "Change Databases" from the top button bar.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

Health Source : Nursing /Academic Edition
EBSCO

This database provides nearly 550 scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

A mobile interface is available for this product. For more information choose "Mobile Access" from the topic list.

Health Source: Consumer Edition
EBSCO

Provides general information on many health topics meant for the public and not the medical professional.

A library account is required to access this databases off campus.

To choose more than one EBSCO database, click "Choose Databases.”

Masterfile Elite
EBSCO

Multi-disciplinary database provides full text for more than 1,050 general reference publications.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

To choose more than one EBSCO database, click "Choose Databases.”

MEDLINE
EBSCO

Provides authoritative medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine and much more. Search interface is freely available on the internet as Pubmed (without full-text content).

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

For the most effective search, and the MESH subject heading ssearch this databases alone. It can be searched (with some loss of function) in conjunction with other EBSCO databases.

To choose more than one EBSCO database, click "Choose Databases.”

Proquest Databases
PROQUEST

A complete list of all the databases from Proquest to which the College subscribes.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

Proquest Nursing & Allied Health
PROQUEST

For nursing and the allied health professions. Includes full-text articles,systematic Reviews, Evidence Summaries.
Best Practice Information Sheets from the Joanna Brigg's Institute.
Unique training tools from JBI including; RAPid and SUMARI
Multicultural reports from CultureVision
Video Training from Medcom, Inc.

To view streaming video content use Advanced or Publication search and choose the appropriate category.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

PsycINFO
EBSCO

From the American Psychological Association or APA. Includes journal articles, article summaries, book chapters, books, and dissertations.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

A mobile interface is available for this product. For more information choose "Mobile Access" from the topic list.

Pubmed
National Library of Medicine

PubMed is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes over 16 million citations from MEDLINE and other life science journals for biomedical articles back to the 1950's. PubMed includes links to full text articles and other related resources. This is a free online database that provides abstracts for most content.

Teen Health and Wellness
Gale Cengage

Developed for teens with their unique concerns in mind. Covers topics such as diseases, drugs, nutrition, mental and emotional health as well as cyber literacy, family life, sexuality and more.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

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Law
DLR Plus (Dominion Law Reports)
Canada Law Book

A database of Canadian Law Cases as contained in the print editions of the DLR.

A library account is required to access this databases off campus.

Gale Databases
Gale Cengage

A complete list of all the databases from GALE to which the College subscribes.

Select two or more databases from the list to begin your search.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

Lawsource (WESTLAWeCARSWELL)
WESTLAWeCARSWELL

Includes frequently consulted regulations (Canadian Abridgement and Canadian Encyclopedic Digest) relating to any area of law from all Canadian jurisdictions.

***POP-UPS are necessary to this product - you may need to accept pop-ups to access.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

Quicklaw
LexisNexis

A Canadian legal research database that provides court decisions, news reports, provincial/federal statutes, journals, and other legal commentary.

NEW -inclusion of Quicklaw Plus a supplementary product that includes: Halsbury’s Laws of England and Canada, Juris Classeur and JurisClasseur Quebec, over Butterworths texts and much more.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

This database is funded by the Law Foundation of Ontario. "Established in 1974 the LFO is a grant making organization that promotes and enhances justice for all Ontarians"

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Education
EBSCO Databases
EBSCO

A complete list of all the databases from EBSCO to which the College subscribes. Select two or more databases from the list to begin your search.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

ERIC (Education Resource Information Centre)
EBSCO

Educational Resource Information Centre, contains information and citations and abstracts from over 1,000 educational and education-related journals.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

To choose more than one EBSCO database, click "Choose Databases".

ERIC (Educational Resource Information Centre)
Educational Resource Information Centre

ERIC provides free access to more than 1.2 million bibliographic records of journal articles and other education-related materials and, if available, includes links to full text. ERIC is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES).

Free Public web access. No login required.

Gale Databases
Gale Cengage

A complete list of all the databases from GALE to which the College subscribes.

Select two or more databases from the list to begin your search.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

General OneFile
Gale Cengage

A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics.

To Search more than one GALE database click "Change Databases" from the top button bar

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

Kid Infobits
Gale Cengage

A research resource for kids in kindergarten to grade 5.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

Proquest Databases
PROQUEST

A complete list of all the databases from Proquest to which the College subscribes.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

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General
Academic OneFile
Gale Cengage

Academic OneFile contains peer-reviewed, full-text articles from leading journals and reference sources. Extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects.

To Search more than one GALE database click "Change Databases" from the top button bar.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Academic Search Complete
EBSCO

Academic Search includes 7,900 full-text periodicals, including more than 6,800 peer-reviewed journals. In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 11,900 journals.

To choose more than one EBSCO database, click "Choose Databases".

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

A mobile interface is available.For more information choose "Mobile Access" from the topic list.

Britannica Online
Britannica

A searchable online version of the print encyclopedia with the addition of the Merriam-Webster Search Dictionary and Thesaurus. Also included, under RESEARCH TOOLS is the World Data Analyst which includes: country statistics, comparisons, ranked statistics, snapshots.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Canada in Context (Gale)
Gale Cengage

Covers a broad range of Canadian topics, people, places and events. Sources from magazine, journal and news resrouces as well as providing images, audio and video.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Canadian Reference Centre
EBSCO

Includes newspapers, magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

To choose more than one EBSCO database, click "Choose Databases".

A mobile interface is available for this product. For more information choose "Mobile Access" from the topic list.

Career Cruising
Career Cruising

Career Cruising is an interactive career resource designed for people of all ages.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

CBCA (Canadian Business and Current Affairs)
PROQUEST

Includes 2 collections - CBCA Business and CBCA Current Affairs. These collections provide in-depth access to a wide diversity of Canadian periodicals, ranging from academic titles to special interest publications to general magazines.

To search more than one database select "Choose Multiple Databases."

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Chiltons Library (Gale)
Gale Cengage

When it comes to auto repair, "do-it-yourselfers", students and automotive enthusiasts have trusted Chilton repair manuals for years.

A library account is required to access this resource off campus.

CPI.Q
Gale Cengage

Indexes articles from Canadian and International journals, magazines and reference content from Gale, all with a Canadian focus.

To Search more than one GALE database click "Change Databases" from the top button bar.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Directory of Open Access Journals
Lund University Libraries

The aim of the Directory of Open Access Journals is to increase the visibility and ease of use of open access scientific and scholarly journals thereby promoting their increased usage and impact.

EBSCO Databases
EBSCO

A complete list of all the databases from EBSCO to which the College subscribes. Select two or more databases from the list to begin your search.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Gale Databases
Gale Cengage

A complete list of all the databases from GALE to which the College subscribes.

Select two or more databases from the list to begin your search.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

Gale Literature Resource Centre
Gale Cengage

Includes literarcy criticism, biographical entries for authors, full-text articles, critical essays and reviews.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

General OneFile
Gale Cengage

A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics.

To Search more than one GALE database click "Change Databases" from the top button bar

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

Highwire Free Online Full-text Articles
Standford University

HighWire Press is the largest archive of free full-text science on Earth! There are 21 sites with free trial periods, and 48 completely free sites. 282 sites have free back issues, and 1266 sites have pay per view! (This site is available as a convenience to researchers -pay per-view items are at the users own expense)

MasterFile Elite
EBSCO

Multi-disciplinary database provides full text for more than 1,050 general reference publications.

A library account is required to off campus.

To choose more than one EBSCO database, click "Choose Databases.”

Proquest Databases
PROQUEST

A complete list of all the databases from Proquest to which the College subscribes.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

SocINDEX™ with Full Text
EBSCO

Considered the world's most comprehensive sociology research database. The database features more than 2.1 million records. This product also contains informative abstracts for more than 1,300 "core" coverage journals dating as far back as 1895. In addition, there is also content from more than 450 "priority" coverage journals as well as from over 2,900 "selective" coverage journals

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

The Serials Directory
EBSCO

The Serials Directory provides bibliographic information as well as current pricing structures for popular serials.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

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Science and Technology
Academic Search Complete
EBSCO

Academic Search includes 7,900 full-text periodicals, including more than 6,800 peer-reviewed journals. In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 11,900 journals.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

To search more than one EBSCO database, click "Choose Databases".

A mobile interface is available for this product. For more information choose "Mobile Access" from the topic list.

Access Science
Mcgraw-Hill

Features fully searchable content from McGraw-Hill's Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, 10th Edition. Also includes RSS feeds, Flash® animations, image galleries, podcasts, videos, and more, with our enhanced search engine making discovery of this wide range of information easier than ever.

A Library account is required to access this product off campus



Art and Architecture Complete
EBSCO

This database covers art, art history, interior and landscape design etc. Included is full-text coverage of over 330 periodicals and 215 books, 70 additional publications and an Image Collection of over 64,000 images.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

To choose more than one EBSCO database, click "Choose Databases".

A mobile interface is available for this product. For more information choose "Mobile Access" from the topic list.

Career and Technical Education
PROQUEST

Search vocational and technical periodicals covering all aspects of the Vo/Tech curriculum. The database includes over 540 titles, with more than 470 available in full text.

To search more than one database select "change" or "see list" at the top of the screen..

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

CCOHS (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and
CCOHS

Access to several chemical safety and toxicology databases that are part of the CCOHS Academic Support Program (ASP).
(Databases included: MSDS, RTECS, OSH References, CHEMINFO and FTSS)
A PASSWORD and LOGIN is required to access the content of this database off campus, please inquire at the main desk of your LRC.

EBSCO Databases
EBSCO

A complete list of all the databases from EBSCO to which the College subscribes. Select two or more databases from the list to begin your search.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Gale Databases
Gale Cengage

A complete list of all the databases from GALE to which the College subscribes.

Select two or more databases from the list to begin your search.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

GreenFILE
EBSCO

The database contains nearly 300,000 articles related to the human impact to the environment.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

GREENR (Gale)
Gale Cengage

GREENR (Global Reference on the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources) is a new online resource that offers authoritative content on the development of emerging green technologies and discusses issues on the environment, sustainability and more.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

GREENR's blog can be found at http://blog.gale.com/gettingtogreenr/


IEEE
IEEE

Includes access to the IEEE All-Society Periodicals Package (ASPP)which includes: AbstractPlus records and full text published since 2005.

Proquest Databases
PROQUEST

A complete list of all the databases from Proquest to which the College subscribes.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

Science in Context (GALE)
Gale Cengage

Features coverage of popular science subjects. From earth science and life science, to space, technology, mathematics and science history and biography. Includes content from Gale Encyclopedia of Science, Chemical Elements, Science in Dispute and Macmillan Science Library, as well as biographies, images and videos and topic overviews. A library account is required to access this product off campus



Science Journals (Proquest)
PROQUEST

Includes the leading periodicals in science and technology. Subject coverage includes computers, engineering, physics, telecommunications, and transportation.

To search more than one database select "change" or "see list" at the top of the screen.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus



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Social Sciences
Academic OneFile
Gale Cengage

Academic OneFile contains peer-reviewed, full-text articles from leading journals and reference sources. Extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects.

To Search more than one GALE database click "Change Databases" from the top button bar.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Academic Search Complete
EBSCO

Academic Search includes 7,900 full-text periodicals, including more than 6,800 peer-reviewed journals. In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 11,900 journals.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

To search more than one EBSCO database, click "Choose Databases".

A mobile interface is available for this product. For more information choose "Mobile Access" from the topic list.

CHIN (Canadian Heritage Information Network)
Canadian Heritage

The Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN), a Special Operating Agency of the Department of Canadian Heritage, was created in 1972 to foster sound management of the knowledge and collections developed by Canadian museums, and provide public access to these through a national inventory.

Free internet database

EBSCO Databases
EBSCO

A complete list of all the databases from EBSCO to which the College subscribes. Select two or more databases from the list to begin your search

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Gale Databases
Gale Cengage

A complete list of all the databases from GALE to which the College subscribes.

Select two or more databases from the list to begin your search.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

General Onefile
Gale Cengage

A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics.

To Search more than one GALE database click "Change Databases" from the top button bar

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

Health and Wellness Resource Center
Gale Cengage

Includes health/medical journals, reference volumes, health videos from partner Healthology Inc, pamphlets and health-related articles

To Search more than one GALE database click "Change Databases" from the top button bar.

A library account is required to access this database human impact to the environment.

Masterfile Elite
EBSCO

Multi-disciplinary database provides full text for more than 1,050 general reference publications.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

To choose more than one EBSCO database, click "Choose Databases.”

Proquest Databases
PROQUEST

A complete list of all the databases from Proquest to which the College subscribes.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

PsycINFO
EBSCO

Includes peer reviewed, journal content of nearly 2.3 million citations and summaries of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations, all in psychology and related disciplines. From the APA.

To choose more than one EBSCO database, click "Choose Databases.”

A mobile interface is available for this product. For more information choose "Mobile Access" from the topic list.

SocINDEX™ with Full Text
EBSCO

Considered the world's most comprehensive sociology research database. The database features more than 2.1 million records. This product also contains informative abstracts for more than 1,300 "core" coverage journals dating as far back as 1895. In addition, there is also content from more than 450 "priority" coverage journals as well as from over 2,900 "selective" coverage journals

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

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e-Books
Canadian Electronic Library (ebrary)
ebrary

Contains French/English ebook titles. Including 299 academic ebooks, 125 books of the Irwin Law series, 23,000 public policy documents and 6,000 public health documents.

To view an item download the ebrary reader. To save notes or highlighted passages to your "bookshelf" you need to create a personal ebrary account.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.



EBSCO Audiobooks Collection
EBSCO

Contains all the audio books. To download from EBSCO ebooks you must have an EBSCO Myaccount, enabled DRM and have installed a version of (free) Adobe Digital Edition of 1.71. http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/
A library account is required to access EBSCO ebooks off campus.



EBSCO ebooks
EBSCO

Contains a collection of digital books.

You will be asked to create an MyEBSCO Account to download and enable DRM. Free Adobe Digital Edition is also required. http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions
A library account is required to access EBSCO ebooks off campus.



Gale Virtual Reference Libary
Gale Cengage

A virtual (electronic) reference library including over 40 reference works.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Safari - Computer and related Technology E-Books
PROQUEST

Contains ebooks from industry experts like O'Reilly Network, IBM developerWorks etc..
As of 2012 we have added two additional users to Safari. We now are able to have 7 simultaneous users. Please contact lrc@algonquincollege.com if you experience slow use or frequent turn aways.

A Library account is required to use this resource off campus.



Science in context (Gale)
Gale Cengage

Features coverage of popular science subjects. From earth science and life science, to space, technology, mathematics and science history and biography. Includes content from Gale Encyclopedia of Science, Chemical Elements, Science in Dispute and Macmillan Science Library, as well as biographies, images and videos and topic overviews. A library account is required to access this product off campus



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Newspapers
Canadian Newsstand
PROQUEST

Includes national and regional papers such as Globe and Mail, National Post, Calgary Herald, Edmonton Journal, Montreal Gazette, Ottawa Citizen, Regina Leader Post, Vancouver Sun, and the Victoria Times-Colonist.

To search more than one database select "change" or "see list" at the top of the screen.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Canadian Reference Centre
EBSCO

Includes newspapers, magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

To choose more than one EBSCO database, click "Choose Databases".

A mobile interface is available for this product. For more information choose "Mobile Access" from the subject list.

CBCA (Canadian Business and Current Affairs)
PROQUEST

Includes 2 collections - CBCA Business and CBCA Current Affairs. These collections provide in-depth access to a wide diversity of Canadian periodicals, ranging from academic titles to special interest publications to general magazines.

To search more than one database select "change" or "see list" at the top of the screen.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

CPI.Q
Gale Cengage

Indexes articles from Canadian and International journals, magazines and reference content from Gale, all with a Canadian focus.

To Search more than one GALE database click "Change Databases" from the top button bar.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Paper of Record
Paper of Record

Includes the Perth Courier newspaper (1834-1987) as well as many other historical newspapers from around the world.

Restricted Access: Limited to 2 users and on-campus (Perth) use only



PressDisplay
PROQUEST

Featuring 700 news titles, from 79 countries in 39 languages. Smart Navigation features include; translation, interactive radio and keyword monitoring. This product is a CURRENT news resource with 60-day back issue access.
This database is limited to 3 users.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

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Encyclopedias
Britannica Online
Britannica

A searchable online version of the print encyclopedia with the addition of the Merriam-Webster Search Dictionary and Thesaurus.

Also included, under RESEARCH TOOLS you will find the World Data Analyst which includes: country statistics, comparisons, ranked statistics, snapshots.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Funk and Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
EBSCO

This online version of the encyclopedia provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

Grzimek's Animal Life
Gale Cengage

Animal life from Grzimek's 17 print volume encyclopedia.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

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Humanities/Arts
Art and Architecture Complete
EBSCO

This database covers art, art history, interior and landscape design etc. Included is full-text coverage of over 330 periodicals and 215 books, 70 additional publications and an Image Collection of over 64,000 images.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

To choose more than one EBSCO database, click "Choose Databases".

A mobile interface is available for this product. For more information choose "Mobile Access" from the topic list.

EBSCO Databases
EBSCO

A complete list of all the databases from EBSCO to which the College subscribes. Select two or more databases from the list to begin your search.

(Points of View database is only available as standalone product)

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

Gale Databases
Gale Cengage

A complete list of all the databases from GALE to which the College subscribes.

Select two or more databases from the list to begin your search.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

LISTA: Library, Information Science and Technology
EBSCO

Coverage includes librarianship, classification, cataloguing, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management and more.

A library account is required to access this database off campus.

Proquest Databases
PROQUEST

A complete list of all the databases from Proquest to which the College subscribes.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

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A-Z Electronic Journal Locator
A-Z Electronic Journal Locator
EBSCO

Use this product to find out if we have access to a journal, magazine or newspaper when you already know the title.
This database helps the user find a specific journal title within our print and online collections

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

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Dictionaries
Britannica Online
Britannica

A searchable online version of the print encyclopedia with the addition of the Merriam-Webster Search Dictionary and Thesaurus.

Also included, under RESEARCH TOOLS you will find the World Data Analyst which includes: country statistics, comparisons, ranked statistics, snapshots.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

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Multi-Database Search
Multi-Database Search (EBSCO EHIS/Fed Search)
EBSCO

In one search, access the contents of ALL library licensed EBSCO databases PLUS select content from Proquest and Thomson Gale. Search some or all of the content by database title or by subject area.

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Audio-Visual
Business Source Complete
EBSCO

In addition to relevant articles, Business Source also includes speciality materials such as company reports, industry reports and video from Harvard Faculty Seminars.

To search the "Harvard Faculty Seminar Video Series" choose Advanced Search. Then browse the column to the right and choose BUSINESS VIDEOS.

A prefix is required to be added to the video URL to authenticate within BBA library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

This product’s video content is copyright cleared for classroom use at Algonquin College. Algonquin users may view titles as individuals/groups or link to titles through Blackboard. This product does not permit any reproduction or modification of its visual contents.

Films on Demand (Streaming video)
FOD

Films on Demand is a searchable database of streaming video clips, that can be used in the academic environment in support of online, hybrid and face-to-face classes

A prefix is required to be added to the video URL to authenticate within BB

A library account is required to use this product off campus.

This product’s video content is copyright cleared for classroom use at Algonquin College. Algonquin users may view titles as individuals/groups or link to titles through Blackboard. This product does not permit any reproduction, modification or downloading of its contents.

Intelecom - Algonquin Online Tutorial System
Algonquin College

Intelecom is a searchable database of academic video clips, streamed on demand, for use in support of online, hybrid and face-to-face classes.

Direct access is only available to faculty/staff.

Content is visible to students once the URL is embedded into BB (no prefix is required)

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.

This product’s video content is copyright cleared for classroom use at Algonquin College. Algonquin users may view titles as individuals/groups or link to titles through Blackboard. This product does not permit any reproduction, modification or downloading of its contents.

K-Alliance - Algonquin Online Tutorial System
Algonquin College

K-Alliance is an online package of video software tutorials.

Available to faculty/staff and students.

Content is visible to students once the URL is embedded into BB (no prefix is required).

Your Algonquin network login is require to access this product.

This product’s video content is copyright cleared for classroom use at Algonquin College. Algonquin users may view titles as individuals/groups or link to titles through Blackboard. This product does not permit any reproduction, modification or downloading of its contents.

Library Catalogue
SIRSI

Our collection includes audio visual resources such as DVDs/VHS. Please use our library catalogue to locate these items. By choosing ADVANCED Search and setting your FORMAT to videos/DVDs/films you will be limiting your search to our audio visual collection only. Physical audio visual materials may only be borrowed by staff and students of Algonquin, with a current Library account.

These products are copyright cleared for classroom use at Algonquin College. This clearance does not permit any reproduction, modification or downloading of the material’s contents.

lynda.com - Algonquin Online Tutorial System
Algonquin College

An online package of video software tutorials

Access is available to Algonquin faculty/staff and students. You will be prompted to create a personal profile within lynda.com.

A library account is required to access this product off campus.

Links can be embedded into BB with the authentication prefix. Students will require a library account to access links embedded in BB.

This product’s video content is copyright cleared for classroom use at Algonquin College. Algonquin users may view titles as individuals/groups or link to titles through Blackboard. This product does not permit any reproduction, modification or downloading of its contents.

NFB
NFB

This database provides access to NFB’s online catalogue plus additional content only available to subscribers.

On campus access is available without a login. Off campus access requires an NFB account. Algonquin users can create their own account by accessing nfb.ca/campus/go while on campus. An account permits the creation of video playlists as well as the ability to access subscription content. Subscription only content can be viewed at http://www.nfb.ca/explore-all-films/)

Links can be placed in Blackboard (no prefix is required). However an NFB login is required to access subscribed content

This product’s video content is copyright cleared for classroom use at Algonquin College. This product does not permit any reproduction, modification or downloading of its visual contents.



PBS - LearningMedia
PBS

This collection contains public media content and produced specifically for Pre K-16 teachers. After three uses you will be prompted to create your own login to this product.
No prefix is required to be added to the video URL to authenticate within BB

This product’s video content is copyright cleared for classroom use at Algonquin College. Algonquin users may view titles as individuals/groups or link to titles through Blackboard. This product does not permit any reproduction or modification of its visual contents

Proquest Nursing and Allied Health
PROQUEST

For nursing and the allied health professions. Includes full-text articles,systematic Reviews, Evidence Summaries.
Best Practice Information Sheets from the Joanna Brigg's Institute.
Unique training tools from JBI including; RAPid and SUMARI
Multicultural reports from CultureVision
Video Training from Medcom, Inc.

To view streaming video content use Advanced or Publication search and choose the appropriate category.

A library account is necessary to access this database off campus.This product’s video content is copyright cleared for classroom use at Algonquin College. Algonquin users may view titles as individuals/groups or link to titles through Blackboard. This product does not permit any reproduction or modification of its visual contents.

Science in Context (Gale)
Gale Cengage

Features coverage of popular science subjects. From earth science and life science, to space, technology, mathematics and science history and biography. Includes content from Gale Encyclopedia of Science, Chemical Elements, Science in Dispute and Macmillan Science Library, as well as biographies, images and videos and topic overviews. A library account is required to access this product off campus



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Mobile-Access
Access My Library (Mobile App Gale DBS)
Gale Cengage

Using your college e-mail address, AccessMyLibraryCollege gives you unlimited, 24/7 access to your college library’s Gale online databases.

Once installed:
• Choose Ontario, then select Algonquin College under Ottawa
• Enter in your college email to retrieve your password
• Select Access Library
• Choose Update My Resources to view full access options


EBSCO app for iphones/iphone touch/android
EBSCO

To download the EBSCOhost app
1.Access EBSCO as you typically would via your library/institution website.
2. Click the link at the bottom of the EBSCO search page EBSCOhost iPhone and Android Applicationsand enter an email address that you can access on your device.
3. Open the email from EBSCO on your device to access the download instructions, authentication key and a link to the app store.

EBSCO Mobile Link
EBSCO

EBSCO Mobile has been tested on most smartphones including: Android, BlackBerry, Dell Axim,iPhone, Palm 750

To add an EBSCOhost Mobile icon to your phone:
1.On your device, go to http://search.ebscohost.mobi/.
2.Click the + button on your browser toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
3.Select Add to Home Screen.
4.Name the icon and click Add.

To access from our website on your device click on the link provided while using your phone.

A library account is necessary to access these databases off campus.

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