ChiltonLibrary
Chilton Library provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks in one easy-to-use web ite.
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Oxford Art Online
Grove Art Online features over 45,000 signed articles, 5,500 images, 40,000 image links, and timelines of world art.  Also includes access to the full text of the Encyclopedia of Aesthetics, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms, and the Oxford Companion to Western Art.
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Oxford Music Online
Grove Music Online includes the full text of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians; The New Grove Dictionary of Opera; The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz; Oxford Companion to Music; and the Oxford Dictionary of Music. The database includes more than 67,000 articles on people and places; instruments and techniques; and genres and styles, including non-western and folk music. Periods covered range from ancient times to the present. 
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Pop Culture Collection  
This collection provides useful information for any researcher in a social science, history, art or liberal arts course. This collection is made up of 100 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals.
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Communication & Mass Media Collection
From marketing professionals to students studying for advanced degrees in linguistic theory, this collection provides current and accurate information from more than 100 journals focused on all aspects of the communications field. Key subjects covered include: advertising and public relations, literature and writing, linguistics, and many more.
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Computer Database   
Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.
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CPI.Q (Canadian Periodicals)   
Use this database to find articles from a comprehensive list of Canadian and international journals, magazines, selected sections of the Globe and Mail, Canadian biographies, and other reference content from Thomson Gale, all with a Canadian focus.
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Career Cruising
This source provides occupation profiles, assessment tools and information about Canadian universities and colleges. Be sure to try the Career Matchmaker quiz!
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Britannica Image Quest 
Access two million rights-cleared images from over 50 of the best collections in the world. Teachers can use the images in their lesson plans and classroom activities while students will turn to the site as they work on homework assignments and school or course projects. Image Quest provides safe and fast access to high quality images on all topics and for all ages.
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The Canadian Encyclopedia
This site contains the complete text of the Canadian Encyclopedia in English and French, the text of the Junior Encyclopedia of Canada (in English only), numerous interactivities, feature articles, games, the Canucklehead Quiz, and an extensive timeline of Canadian and world events.
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Encyclopedia Britannica
Find information quickly and easily by searching Britannica’s three encyclopedias, the Internet Guide, and collection of videos.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library
Search over 100 electronic reference books individually or as a group. Titles include subject specific encyclopedias, subject dictionaries, handbooks, and almanacs.
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Grolier Online Encyclopedias
Encyclopedia articles, maps and current event information found in Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, New Book of Knowledge, New Book of Popular Science, Lands and Peoples, and web sources.
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World Book Online Reference Centre
This powerful reference tool that includes encyclopedia, multimedia, e-book, and primary source databases, fully integrated in a single search.  Includes a dictionary, atlas, Citation Builder, and local and country research guides, help you compile the data and information you need to complete assignments and background research. There are even computer and web tutorials! 
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Encyclopedie Decouverte - World Book in French
Need help with your french assignments? Then this is the source for you! Encyclopedie Decouverte provides access to thousands of encyclopedia articles, dictionary entries, photos, illustrations, diagrams, and maps as part of the World Book Web. This source is written for younger readers that are native French speakers and older students and adults for whom French is a second language.
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World Data Analyst
Combining detailed statistics with powerful tools for analysis and display, this resource features a unique collection of in-depth information about the countries of the world and allows you to create interesting and information comparative charts and tables.
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Canadian Points of View Reference Centre
This full-text database is designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue.  The database provides information on 100 key topics of interest to Canadian researchers. Topics include the environment, human rights, race, substance abuse and many more.The database also offers guides to debate, developing arguments and writing position papers. 
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Gale Virtual Reference Library
Search over 100 electronic reference books individually or as a group. Titles include subject specific encyclopedias, subject dictionaries, handbooks, and almanacs.
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General Reference Center Gold
A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources - newspapers, reference books, magazines, and trade publications. Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
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Oxford English Dictionary
A searchable dictionary that can be used to study the history, meaning, and pronunciation of words in the English language. Find out when a word was first used and how its context has changed over time.
Use In Library (Call library for username and password 519-271-0220)

Consumer Health Complete
CHC provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. This full-text database covers topics such as aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children's health, men & women's health, etc.
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Psychology eCollection   
This collection gives individuals a basic understanding of the study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops over time. Access to 200 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals.
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Teen Health and Wellness
This database was developed for teens with their unique concerns in mind . It is award-winning and critically acclaimed, providing curricular support and self-help on topics including diseases, drugs & alcohol, nutrition, mental and emotional health, cyber-literacy, family life, sexuality and more. All content is reviewed by leading professionals across fields including medicine, mental health, nutrition, substances abuse prevention, guidance and career counseling.
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CPI.Q (Canadian Periodicals)   
Use this database to find articles from a comprehensive list of Canadian and international journals, magazines, selected sections of the Globe and Mail, Canadian biographies, and other reference content from Thomson Gale, all with a Canadian focus.
Use in Library or Outside Library (requires a Stratford Public Library card)

General Reference Center Gold
A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources - newspapers, reference books, magazines, and trade publications. Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
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MasterFile Premiere
Search articles from over 2,000 magazines covering general interest topics including current events, business, health, science, sports, multicultural issues, and more.
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InfoTrac Student
This periodical database is designed for high-school students with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
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Canadian Newsstand - Toronto Star and Globe and Mail Editions
Full text of 41 newspapers published by Torstar Media Group, including the Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1990 - current), Listowel Banner (2003 - current), St. Marys Journal Argus (2005-current), Toronto Star(1985-current) updated daily. We also have access to the Globe and Mail - Full text back to 1977!
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Ontario Historical Newspapers
Community and historical newspapers of Ontario: Acton Free Press, British Whig, Canadian Illustrated News, Essex Free Press, Georgetown Herald, Kingston Chronicle, Kingston Gazette, Marine Record, Provincial Freeman, Stouffville Sun-Tribune, Voice of the Fugitive.Use in Library or Outside Library

Stratford Beacon Herald Online  
Use this database to search Stratford’s local paper in full text, with articles dating back to April of 2000.  To find obituaries, search for death notices in the headlines.
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Literature Resource Center
Learn about authors and literature including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, history, and journalism. You will find extensive author information, critical analysis, timelines, links to related websites, and more. Includes Shakespearean Criticism in full text.
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Literature Criticism Online
This source provides access to centuries of literature analysis - the scholarly and popular commentary from broadsheets, pamphlets, encyclopedias, books and periodicals - that matches the exact look and feel of the print originals. Includes Contemporary Literary Criticism, Drama Criticism, and Shakespearean Criticism.
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NoveList
This database allows readers to search for their favourite authors or titles, and find others of similar interest.  Users can browse theme-oriented book lists at every reading level through Explore Fiction, and look for outstanding titles in Best Fiction.
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TumbleBook Cloud
TumbleBookCloud is a middle school and high school collection which contains over 600 titles! This collection contains a vast array of YA/Teen novels, classics, poetry, short stories, YA/Teen audiobooks , our very popular graphic novels, and world class educational videos from National Geographic.
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General Science eCollection
Although staying current on the latest scientific developments can be daunting, this collection aims to provide a researcher with the information to do just that. Composed of over 200 journals – from highly specialized academic journals to general science-focused magazine – the InfoTrac General Science Collection provides coverage of all scientific endeavor, including such topics as particle physics and quantum theory, advanced mathematics, biotechnology, and many more.
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Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather
Contains information on weather, climate, and atmospheric processes, as well as biographical entries on people who advanced our understanding of meterology and climatology.
Access: Use In Library or Outside Library   
Remote Access Username and Password: Contact the library

New Book of Popular Science 
A fun and educational science encyclopedia with easy to understand articles, pictures and diagrams, fun facts, and links to carefully evaluated websites. Check out the science games, puzzles, and brain teasers, or print a map of the night sky.
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Science Reference Center
Provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content. This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
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Today's Science
Today's Science covers health, the environment, technology, life science, physical science, earth and space science, and science and society. Sources include major scientific journals, magazines and newspapers from around the world. You can even access editorial cartoons on scientific developments. 
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World Book Science Power
Lots to learn on this site! Learn about living things, ecosystems, the earth, weather, matter, energy and much more. There are even various science experiments you can try. 
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Computer Database   
Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.
Use in Library or Outside Library (requires Stratford Public Library card)

E-Stat
This source provides free statistical information from Statistics Canada, designed for students. Statistics covers information about society and the economy, current and historic statistics available.
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World Data Analyst
Combining detailed statistics with powerful tools for analysis and display, this resource features a unique collection of in-dept information about the countries of the world and allows you to create interesting and information comparative charts and tables.
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