Internet Databases - General Research

You will need to enter the 14 digit number from your Burlington Public Library card to access BPL's online databases remotely, e.g. from home. These resources are NOT available to reciprocal borrowers registered with cards from Halton or Hamilton libraries.

Academic OneFile (Gale)

Peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources with extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects.

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Biography Resource Center (Gale)

Contains over 400,000 biographies on more than 320,000 people from a wide range of subject areas, including full-text articles from more than 280 magazines.

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Canadian Points of View Reference Centre (EBSCO)

This database provides information on 100 key topics of interest to Canadian researchers, with an overview (objective, background, description), point (argument), counterpoint (opposing argument), and Critical Thinking Guide. Topics include the environment, human rights, race, substance abuse and many more.

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Canadian Reference Centre (EBSCO)

Combines Canadian magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books to create the largest collection of regional full text content available to Canadian libraries.

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CBCA - Canadian Business & Current Affairs Complete (ProQuest)

Indexing and articles from general interest, academic, and business periodicals published in Canada, including Canadian Business and Maclean’s. Subject areas include business, education, science, medicine, arts, law, academia, and lifestyles.

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CPI.Q - Canadian Periodical Index (Gale)

Contains articles from a comprehensive list of Canadian and international journals, magazines, selected sections of the Globe and Mail, Canadian biographies, and other reference content, all with a Canadian focus.

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Educator's Reference Complete (Gale)

This collection of more than 1,100 periodicals and 200 reports is a great resource for any educator - from the school teacher and administrator to those studying in the field at the collegiate and graduate level. Covers multiple levels of education from preschool to college, and every educational specialty, such as technology, bilingual education, health education, and testing.

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eLibrary Canada (ProQuest)

Canadian and international newspapers, newswires, and magazines searchable in full-text, including the Toronto Star and the National Post.

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Expanded Academic ASAP (Gale)

From arts and the humanities to the social sciences and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers, many with full text and images.

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Gale Virtual Reference Library

A database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials might once have only been accessible in the library, but are now available online from any computer!

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General OneFile (Gale)

A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics, including business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Updated daily.

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General Reference Center Gold (Gale)

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 Premier (EBSCO)

Designed specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text information for more than 2,000 popular and academic publications relating to general reference, business, health, education, science and multicultural issues.

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netLibrary (netLibrary)

Access to over 8,000 eBooks—both fiction and non-fiction. The full-text for all of these eBooks is available either from in the library or at home. All you need is an Internet connection! Some eBooks require Adobe's free Acrobat Reader product, which is easy to download.

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Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (Gale)

A one-stop source for information on today's hottest social issues, drawing from the acclaimed social issues print series published by Greenhaven Press. Includes viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents and links to websites on social issue topics.

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Student Resource Centre Canadian Edition (Gale)

Aligned to Provincial learning standards, this database includes reference, periodicals, primary source, and multimedia resources geared toward Canadian students and educators. It contains more than 525 full-text magazines including 200 Canadian periodicals, nearly one thousand biographies on famous Canadian individuals, 400 new essays written by Canadian writers and comprehensive coverage of nearly 300 Canadian authors.

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World Book (World Book)

An authoritative reference featuring thousands of articles, maps, pictures, sounds, and video on all subjects. Search articles from the World Book Year Book dating back to 1922. Includes the option to jump to World Book Online for Kids for younger users, World Book InfoFinder for middle school users, and World Book Online Reference Centre for high school and advanced research. Also available in French and Spanish.

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