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Resource	Description
	Ancestry Library Edition Search for your ancestors in census records, immigration records, military records, historical newspapers and much more. You might even find an entire branch of your family tree! In-Library Use Only
	Canadian Points of View Reference Centre This database will help students and researchers investigate the multiple sides of current issues. Including videos, newspaper and magazine articles, and specially written reports, the information available will help users see the various reactions and opinions surrounding hotly debated topics, with a special concentration on Canadian points of view.
	Canadian Red Book Powered by CARFAX Canada, Canadian Red Book is the vehicle valuation guide of choice for Canadian governments, insurance companies, financial institutions, auto dealers and appraisers. Canadian Red Book is no longer in print. This digital resource is for in-library use only. Please see staff for assistance.
	Canadian Reference Centre Database includes leading Canadian, U.S. and U.K. periodicals in full text (Business Week, Chatelaine, Macleans,Consumer Reports); full-text reference books;full-text biographies, and 285,912 photos, maps and flags.
	CBC Corner This one-of-a-kind digital portal allows you to access a wide variety of content including trusted news, local stories, entertaining TV and radio shows, award-winning podcasts, educational kids content, a free English and French language learning app, news in foreign languages and much more!
	Chilton Auto Repair Contains "Do-It-Yourself" car repair manuals.
	Consumer Health Complete Includes fact sheets pamphlets, diagrams, and drug information Find out about medical conditions, alternative therapies and more
	Consumer Reports Provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice. Each product includes an overview and a ratings report card, as well as tester reviews & recommendations. Check out our Consumer Reports Guide for help navigating the site.
	Computer Science Collection This database includes more than 600 journals and periodicals, providing information on computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications, and the application of technology.
	CPI.Q Canadian Periodicals Contains full-text articles from English and French periodicals; selections from The Globe & Mail, MacLean's & Canadian News Facts.
	Culinary Arts Collection The Culinary Arts collection includes 150 of the major cooking and nutrition magazines. Coverage includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information
	Diversity Studies Collection 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 more than 150 journals.
	EBSCO Host Search for magazines, journals, newspapers, reports, biographies, dictionaries, encyclopedias, photos, maps, flags and more.
	Educator's Reference Complete This collection of more than 1,100 periodicals is a great resource for any educator. Covers multiple levels of education, from preschool to college, and every educational specialty—such as technology, bilingual education, health education, and testing. It also provides insight on issues in administration, funding, and policy.
	Environmental Studies & Policy Robust coverage of environmental issues and policies, including perspectives from the scientific community, policy makers, and more.
	Fine Arts Collection This database places millions of articles at the fingertips of serious students of drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. The database includes over 500 journals, with more than 400 available in full text.
	g1.ca Free G1 Practice Tests, based on the official Ontario Driver's Handbook. Ad-free, unlimited use, and no registration required. For official information about driver's licenses and tests please visit the Ministry's website at http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/
	Gale In Context Elementary Gale in Context Elementary is a database developed especially for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5. The curriculum-related, age appropriate, full-text content covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
	Garden, Landscape & Horticulture Collection The premier resource for access to articles about gardens and plants. Topics include horticulture, botany, garden and landscape design & history, ecology, plant and garden conservation, garden management, and horticultural therapy
	General OneFile More than 8000 full text journals covering business, computers, economics, education, environment, literature and art, politics, science, sports, technology. Includes reference, newspaper, and audio content that complements this resource's collection of magazines and journals.
	General Science Collection A collection of over 200 journals, providing researchers with the information needed to stay current on the latest scientific developments -- including such topics as particle physics, advanced mathematics, and nanotechnology.
	Historica Bilingual educational website which promotes teaching and learning of Canadian history and heritage.
	Home Improvement Collection This resource puts the research of hobbyists and professionals alike on a solid foundation with more than 4.5 million articles from more than 200 home improvement-focused titles, covering topics including architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and others.
	Hoopla Take the Library with you wherever you go! Thousands of movies, TV shows, audiobooks, e-books, comic books, and music albums are at your fingertips with hoopla. Get Started with Hoopla
	Libby by OverDrive Libby by OverDrive offers a selection of fiction and non-fiction eBooks and eAudiobooks for all ages, including magazines, picture books, read-along books, video, graphic novels and comics. Download on your computer or mobile device anywhere in the world. Visit the Libby help page to help started!
	LinkedIn Learning LinkedIn Learning offers an on-demand library of instructional videos and courses covering the latest business, technology, and creative skills. Explore over 16,000 self-paced courses taught by industry experts. Take your learning to go with LinkedIn Learning apps for Apple and Android. Set weekly learning goals and get reminders to help prioritize your learning. Share new and updated skills with your network by uploading Certificates of Completion to your LinkedIn Profile. Just log in with your library card and PIN! (Your PIN is the first four letters of your lat name in lowercase.) For more information, please read our Frequently Asked Questions, or contact us!
	Literature Resource Center Biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on writers in all disciplines, from all periods and from around the world.
	Mango Languages Mango is a language learning program that teaches practical conversation and cultural awareness for the world's most popular languages. It's the fun, easy and incredibly effective way for travelers of all kinds to learn to speak a foreign language
	MasterFILE Premier Search articles from over 2,000 magazines covering general interest topics including current events, business, health, science, sports, multicultural issues, and more.
	NoveList Plus Search among hundreds of thousands of popular fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Find author read-alikes, book lists, book discussion guides, and more!
	Orillia in Pictures Search the Orillia Historical Picture Collection. Includes photographs, maps, drawings, and much more.
	Orillia News, Views & More Search local history index for images, Births, Marriages & Deaths and newspaper articles from the Orillia Packet & Times. Full-text is not included so if further information is required, please visit the Library to view newspaper microfilm.
	Our Ontario Find digital photos, maps, videos and documents about Ontario people, places, events, history and culture.
	Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Collection Provides access to academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine. The database offers a wide spectrum of information, including proven treatment techniques, experimental research, and more.
	Popular Magazines Collection Popular Magazines provides access to the most searched magazines across the OneFile products. All of the titles are selected based on actual publication searches performed by library patrons.
	Psychology Collection Explores what makes people "tick" from childhood to death. This collection gives individuals a basic understanding of the study of the mind, emotions and human development.
	Small Business Collection Perfect for business schools and entrepreneurs, this compilation provides insights, tips, strategies and success stories. Users will find hundreds of full text subject-appropriate periodicals.
	Small Engine Repair Reference Center Repair guides and routine maintenance information for small engine items including: ATVs, tractors and farm equipment, generators, motorcycles, boats, personal watercraft/jet ski, snowblowers, snowmobiles, and other small engines.
	Tech Boomers Tech Boomers is a free-to-use educational website that teaches older adults and other newer Internet users with basic computer skills about popular websites. This is a great place to start if you want to learn how to use sites like Facebook, Amazon, Gmail and many more.
	Toronto Star: Pages of the Past (1894-2012) This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time
	TumbleBook Library An online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
	William Sword Frost Scrapbook The scrapbooks are comprised of photographs, letters and documents gathered by William Sword Frost during his lifetime. It is an an important record of life in Orillia and Ontario in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 Wartime Images