Internet Databases - Social Sciences

Enter the 14 digit number (no spaces) from your Burlington Public Library card to access online databases from outside the library. These resources are not available to reciprocal borrowers from other 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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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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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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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 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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Globe and Mail - Canada's Heritage from 1844 (ProQuest)

A full-page digitized archive of the entire Globe and Mail newspaper dating back to the pre-Confederation era. This fully searchable database covers 1844 through 2003.

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InfoTrac Communication & Media eCollection (Gale)

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.

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InfoTrac Criminal Justice eCollection (Gale)

Whether studying to become a lawyer or law enforcement officer, paralegal, or for a career in Homeland Security, this collection rises to the challenge. Users will have access to 150 journals.

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InfoTrac Diversity Studies eCollection (Gale)

A must-have for social science, history and liberal arts coursework, this collection explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community. This set includes 150 journals.

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InfoTrac Educators eCollection (Gale)

For present and future teachers and administrators, this collection of 250 journals covers the latest technologies, developments, instruction and coaching breakthroughs.

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InfoTrac Environmental Issues & Policy eCollection (Gale)

A must-have for social science, history and liberal arts coursework, this collection explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community. This set includes 150 journals.

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InfoTrac GLBT Life and Issues eCollection (Gale)

Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues impact society on many levels – from the global and cultural to the individual and personal. This collection of nearly 40 journals aims to provide balanced coverage of this significant aspect of our culture, covering such topics as gender studies, family and marital issues, health aspects, and many more.

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InfoTrac Pop Culture eCollection (Gale)

It's all around us and influences our lives every day. 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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InfoTrac Psychology eCollection (Gale)

This set explores what makes people "tick" from childhood to death, giving individuals a basic understanding of the study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops and diminishes over time.

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InfoTrac Religion and Philosophy Collection (Gale)

Two hundred and fifty subject-appropriate full-text periodicals are included in this custom collection, providing coverage of different religions, philosophies and how they impact our daily lives.

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InfoTrac War & Terrorism eCollection (Gale)

A definitive collection for students of history, social science and current events. Researchers will gain valuable insight to conflicts and their cause as well as their impact and how they are perceived on a global scale.

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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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Military and Intelligence Database (Gale)

A custom collection of over 400 journals, covering all aspects of the past and current state of world military affairs. Key subjects include socioeconomic effects of war, governmental policies, the structure of armed forces, and many more.

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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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Toronto Star - Pages of the Past (ProQuest)

A digitized reproduction of the full newspaper from 1894 to 2004. This archive is searchable by keyword, phrase and Boolean query, five years at a time. It also allows browsing by date.

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