DATABASES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC RESOURCES:
The following research databases and other electronic resources are available for student and teacher use. IF YOU ARE NOT AT SCHOOL, you need a username and password to access most of the databases and resources. Please see Ms. Benes in the library for the usernames and passwords or take one of the bookmarks on the circulation desk that have them listed for off-site reference.
WORLD BOOK ENCYLOPEDIA:
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World Book
The World Book Encyclopedia is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites. (Select level and language at the bottom of the homepage.) Literary Reference Center (EBSCO)
Literary Reference Center is a rich full-text literary database covering all genres and time periods. It includes thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories and poems. Canadian Literary Centre (EBSCO)
With a deliberate focus on Canadian writers and their works, this full-text database provides researchers with reference book content, author biographies, essays, literary criticism, and reviews. Poetry and Short Story Reference Centre (EBSCO)
Poetry & Short Story Reference Center is a rich full-text database containing thousands of classic and contemporary poems, short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans, and learning guides. It also includes high-quality videos and audio recordings from the Academy of American Poets. |
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OTHER ELECTRONIC RESOURCES:
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Novelist Plus (EBSCO)
NoveList Plus is a database of book recommendations. It’s unique story elements like appeal, genre, and theme make it easy to find the kinds of books readers are interested in. Novelist offers recommendations for titles, authors, and series and includes relevant and regional content for readers in Canada. Academic Search Premier (EBSCO)
Articles from scholarly journals in nearly every academic discipline. Excellent for student and researchers. Canadian Points of View Reference Centre (EBSCO)
Writing a persuasive essay? Searching for a good debate topic? Containing resources that present diverse perspectives on important issues and events, Canadian Points of View Reference Centre has the information you need to better understand controversial issues and craft persuasive arguments – in speech and in writing. Science Reference Centre (EBSCO)
Science Reference Center provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos. The database also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection Canada in Context (Gale)
Canada in Context is a multimedia database with a Canadian focus. The articles, video, interactive maps, and websites in this database are useful to any student wanting to learn more about Canada’s people, geography, history, science and sports. Science in Context (Gale)
Science in Context contains articles from science journals and reference books covering all the sciences, including biology, chemistry, geology, and physics and provides contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. Global Issues in Context (Gale)
Global Issues in Context offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events. This database supports research in virtually every corner of the library and in a wide variety of subject areas, including sociology, current events, civics, politics, science, economics, cultural/religious studies, women’s studies, human rights, English composition and many more. Criterion On Demand Criterion-on-Demand is an online feature film digital delivery platform that currently hosts approximately 2900 feature film & documentary files from a wide variety of major producers! These files include English, French, and Subtitle versions (for Closed Captioning purposes). The library of films is balanced with today’s current hits, classic cinema, and even those “hard-to-find” titles. 4Canoes
4Canoes is focused on authentic Indigenous voices discussing Cultural Rights, Human Rights, Environmental Rights, and Equity... 4Canoes is photojournalism-based with full-colour pictures and illustrations accompanied by poetry, art, recipes, stories, and editorial content that showcase cultures whose time stretches through prior millennium but are also well anchored in the present... 4Canoes shares this journey so that the reader can experience and learn about these extraordinary Peoples and cultures first hand. No password required. |
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KNOWBC.com
British Columbia's leading general reference site. Included are a number of major Pacific Northwest resources such as, The Encyclopedia of Raincoast Place Names, Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a series of natural history guides, and more. No password required. Learn 360
A multisubject, easy-to-use K–12 media library (videos, interactives, articles, songs, games, images, and more). Students can use Learn360 independently for research, homework help, or self-directed learning; to enhance projects and assignments; or even just for fun. No password required. MyBlueprint.ca
This database is a comprehensive collection of up-to-date programs and careers for students and are components of the myBlueprint Education Planner. *create your own account National Film Board
NFB Campus gives access to over 3400 French and English classroom-ready films, clips, and trailers. Also included is access to NFBs education streaming collection, the largest collection of Canadian media content available to educators as well as mini-lessons, educational playlists, and online workshops. No password required. *to access the Campus Edition, click "Education" on the left hand list. To create your own account: click on "Sign In" (on the left hand list, then click on "New Here? Create Your NFB" |
