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Alphabetical List
of Resources
 
 
Automotive Repair
 
Business & Careers 
 
Canadian Content
 
Consumer Reports 
 
 ebooks & eAudiobooks
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Entertainment
  
  Genealogy &
Local History
 
 Health & Science
 
 Languages 
 
 Legal 
 
 Literature
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Multidisciplinary Search
 
Newspapers &
Magazines
 
NextReads
Newsletter
 
Online Learning
 
Research & Reference 
 
 Student Resources

 

Categorical List of Online Resources

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Automotive Repair

Chilton Library - Contains detailed information on vehicle specifications, repair, and maintenance. Includes manuals, diagrams, a labor estimation tool, and ASE test prep quizzes.

Small Engine Repair Reference Center - Contains full-text manuals for the repair and maintenance of small engines including ATVs, generators, motorcycles, lawn care equipment and more. 

 

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Business and Careers

Career Cruising - Find post-secondary and trade schools, explore resume and interview guides, and discover the perfect career path for you! Contains job postings, career and education information as well as assessments to match your personality and strengths to potential career paths. 

Gale Courses - Contains instructor-led, interactive courses covering a wide variety of academic and personal topics.

Grant Connect - Contains services regarding Canada's charitable organizations, including an informational database, a service to seek charitable funding and grants, a job searching and hiring board, and more. Available in the library only.

Lynda.com - Lynda.com offers thousands of courses via individual instructional videos available on topics covering business, technology and creative fields. Learn from hundreds of authors who are recognized industry experts, and enjoy the flexibility to view Lynda.com content anytime, anywhere with our offline viewing and mobile apps on the App Store and Google Play.

Mergent Intellect - Contains business research materials such as company analytics, executive details, financial information, and business news.

Tutor.com - Live, one-on-one, online tutoring for students of all ages, as well as worksheets and study materials. Open from 12pm to 12 am, 7 days a week. Try the app from the App Store or Google Play! 

 

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Canadian Content

Canadian Reference Centre - A database of Canadian and international reference books, news, magazines, periodicals, photos, maps, and more.

Canadian Points of View - Contains magazines, essays, and news sources presenting Canadian opinions on a wide variety of current issues.

Grant Connect - Contains services regarding Canada's charitable organizations, including an informational database, a service to seek charitable funding and grants, a job searching and hiring board, and more. Available in the library only.

ProQuest Newsstand - Contains current and historical Canadian newspapers and journals.

 

 

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Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports - Contains in-depth reviews and information on a wide variety of consumer products.

 

 

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eBooks and eAudiobooks

Cantook Station - Contains French fiction and non-fiction ebooks.

cloudLibrary - An online library of eBooks and eAudiobooks that can be downloaded to most personal devices and enjoyed offline. Try the app from the App Store or Google Play!

Freegal Music - A database of free music and audiobooks, available for download or streaming. Try the app from App Store or Google Play!

hoopla - Contains free, downloadable, entertainment media content such as movies, television, music, books and more. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

Naxos Spoken Word Library - Contains audio of classical literature, poetry, historical recordings, radio dramas, plays, music and more. Includes English, French, German, and Portuguese content. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play! Use this access code to complete signing to the mobile app: gplnswl12lqg.

 

 

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Entertainment 

Creativebug - Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch high-quality classes anytime, anywhere. Since the classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. Younger children may require adult assistance. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

Freegal Music - A database of free music and audiobooks, available for download or streaming. Try the app from App Store or Google Play!

hoopla - Contains free, downloadable, entertainment media content such as movies, television, music, books and more. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

Kanopy - Contains a free streaming service for movies, documentaries, and independent films.  Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

Naxos Music Library - Contains an indexed music streaming service. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play! Use this access code to complete signing to the mobile app: gplnml15fww.

Naxos Music Library Jazz - A streaming service for jazz music. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play! Use this access code to complete signing to the mobile app: gplnmlj12.

Naxos Music Library World - A streaming service for international music. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play! Use this access code to complete signing to the mobile app: gplnmlwp4kvl.

Naxos Spoken Word Library - Contains audio of classical literature, poetry, historical recordings, radio dramas, plays, music and more. Includes English, French, German, and Portuguese content. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play! Use this access code to complete signing to the mobile app: gplnswl12lqg.

Naxos Video Library - A video streaming service for classical music performances, opera, ballet, live concerts, documentaries and more.

Naxos Works - Contains biographies of classical music composers as well as a streaming service for their music. 

 

 

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Genealogy and Local History

The Guelph Public Library also carries local history and genealogical research materials offline. 

Ancestry: Library Edition - Contains genealogical records such as: census, immigration, birth, death, marriage, and voting records. Records are predominantly from Canada, with some from the US and UK. Remote access is available.

Archeion - Archeion allows you to access described records in the library's holdings. These records are often unique original materials such as photographs, minutes and municipal records.

Canadian Reference Centre - A database of Canadian and international reference books, news, magazines, periodicals, photos, maps, and more. Includes The Guelph Mercury (October 2002-Present) and Guelph Tribune (April 2013-June 2018, some exceptions). 

The Globe and Mail - Canada's Heritage from 1844 - An archive of the Globe and Mail from 1844-2016.

Maclean's Magazine Archive -  An extensive collection of the prominent Canadian weekly news magazine dating back to its first issue in 1905 through 2015, presented in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format. Published weekly, the magazine has focused on conveying to a broad audience both domestic and international news and analysis on a spectrum of subjects.

ProQuest Newsstand - Contains current and historical Canadian newspapers and journals, including The Guelph Mercury (Sep 15, 1999 - Jan 29, 2016), Guelph Tribune (Sep 10, 1999 - present, some exceptions) and, Guelph Mercury-Tribune (July 6, 2017 - present).

Toronto Star Pages of the Past - An archive of the Toronto Star from 1894-2018.

 

 

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Health and Science

MasterFILE Premier - An indexed database of reference books, photos, and maps covering a wide range of academic topics.

 

 

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Languages

Cantook Station (previously Archambault)- Contains French fiction and non-fiction eBooks.

Little Pim - Contains guided lesson plans for children to learn languages at a conversational level.

Mango Languages - Contains guided lesson plans to learn languages at a conversational level. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

 

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Legal

LawDepot - Print or download your customized legal document. Create forms for Real Estate, Business, Estate and more.

 

 

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Literature

NextReads - Contains the Guelph Public Library's email newsletter service which offers personalized book recommendations.

NoveList Plus - Reading recommendations for all ages based on interests and past reads. Includes fiction and non-fiction.

NoveList K-8 Plus - Reading recommendations for elementary school students based on interests and past reads. Includes fiction and non-fiction.

 

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Multidisciplinary Search

EBSCO Host - A one stop shop to search all of the EBSCO Host databases that the Guelph Public Library subscribes to. 

  

 

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Newspapers and Magazines

Coming soon! We are proud to offer digital magazines through cloudLibrary beginning early 2020. Until this service becomes available, use PressReader to access Canadian and international magazines. 

Canadian Reference Centre - A database of Canadian and international reference books, news, magazines, periodicals, photos, maps, and more.

Maclean's Magazine Archive -  an extensive collection of the prominent Canadian weekly news magazine dating back to its first issue in 1905 through 2015, presented in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format. Published weekly, the magazine has focused on conveying to a broad audience both domestic and international news and analysis on a spectrum of subjects.

MasterFILE Premier - An indexed database of reference books, photos, and maps covering a wide range of academic topics.

PressReader - Contains a collection of Canadian & international newspapers and magazines; which can be organized into your own personalized newsfeed. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play. 

ProQuest Newsstand - Contains current and historical Canadian newspapers and journals.

The Globe and Mail - Canada's Heritage from 1844 - An archive of the Globe and Mail from 1844-2016.

Toronto Star Pages of the Past - An archive of the Toronto Star from 1894-2018.

RBdigital is no longer offered as of December 30, 2020 due to a change in ownership of the company.  

 

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Online Learning

Creativebug - Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch high-quality classes anytime, anywhere. Since the classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. Younger children may require adult assistance. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

Gale Courses - Contains instructor-led, interactive courses covering a wide variety of academic and personal topics.

Tutor.com - Live, one-on-one, online tutoring for students of all ages, as well as worksheets and study materials. Open from 12pm to 12am, 7 days a week. Try the app from App Store or Google Play!

hoopla - Contains free, downloadable, entertainment media content such as movies, television, music, books and more. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

Lynda.com - Lynda.com offers thousands of courses via individual instructional videos available on topics covering business, technology and creative fields. Learn from hundreds of authors who are recognized industry experts, and enjoy the flexibility to view Lynda.com content anytime, anywhere with our offline viewing and mobile apps on the App Store and Google Play.

Mango Languages - Contains guided lesson plans to learn languages at a conversational level. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

 

 

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Research and Reference

Canadian Reference Centre - A database of Canadian and international reference books, news, magazines, periodicals, photos, maps and more.

Canadian Points of View - Contains magazines, essays and news sources presenting Canadian opinions on a wide variety of current issues.

Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia - A comprehensive, encyclopedic database covering a wide variety of subjects. Contains images, biographies and full-text records.

MasterFILE Premier - An indexed database of reference books, photos and maps covering a wide range of academic topics.

 

 

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Alphabetical List of Online Resources

A

Ancestry: Library Edition - Contains genealogical records such as: census, immigration, birth, death, marriage, and voting records. Records are predominantly from Canada, with some from the US and UK. Remote access is available.

Archeion - Archeion allows you to access described records in the library's holdings. These records are often unique original materials such as photographs, minutes, and municipal records.

C

Canadian Points of View - Contains magazines, essays, and news sources presenting Canadian opinions on a wide variety of current issues.

Canadian Reference Centre - A database of Canadian and international reference books, news, magazines, periodicals, photos, maps, and more.

Cantook Station - Contains French fiction and non-fiction eBooks.

Career Cruising - Contains job postings, information on careers and education, and quizzes to match your personality to careers that might be right for you!

Chilton Library - Contains detailed information on vehicle specifications, repair, and maintenance. Includes manuals, diagrams, a labor estimation tool, and ASE test prep quizzes.

cloudLibrary - An online library of eBooks and eAudiobooks that can be downloaded to most personal devices and enjoyed offline. Try the app from the App Store or Google Play!

Consumer Reports - Contains in-depth reviews and information on a wide variety of consumer products.

Creativebug - Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch high-quality classes anytime, anywhere. Since the classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. Younger children may require adult assistance. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

E

EBSCO Host - A one stop shop to search all of the EBSCO Host databases that the Guelph Public Library subscribes to.

F

Freegal Music - A database of free music, available for download or streaming, from a wide variety of new and classic musicians. Try the app from App Store or Google Play!

Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia - A comprehensive, encyclopedic database covering a wide variety of subjects. Contains images, biographies, and full text records.

G

Gale Courses - Contains instructor-led, interactive courses covering a wide variety of academic and personal topics.

Globe and Mail - Canada's Heritage from 1844 - An archive of the Globe and Mail from 1844-2014.

Grant Connect - Contains services regarding Canada's charitable organizations, including an informational database, a service to seek charitable funding and grants, a job searching and hiring board, and more. Available in the library only.

H

hoopla - Contains free, downloadable, entertainment media content such as movies, television, music, books and more. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

K

Kanopy - Contains a free streaming service for movies, documentaries, and independent films. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

L

LawDepot - Print or download your customized legal document. Create forms for Real Estate, Business, Estate and more.

Little Pim - Contains guided lesson plans for children to learn languages at a conversational level.

Lynda.com - Lynda.com offers thousands of courses via individual instructional videos available on topics covering business, technology and creative fields. Learn from hundreds of authors who are recognized industry experts, and enjoy the flexibility to view Lynda.com content anytime, anywhere with our offline viewing and mobile apps on the App Store and Google Play.

M

Maclean's Magazine Archive -  an extensive collection of the prominent Canadian weekly news magazine dating back to its first issue in 1905 through 2015, presented in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format. Published weekly, the magazine has focused on conveying to a broad audience both domestic and international news and analysis on a spectrum of subjects.

Mango Languages - Contains guided lesson plans to learn languages at a conversational level. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

MasterFILE Premier - An indexed database of reference books, photos and maps covering a wide range of academic topics.

Mergent Intellect - Contains business research materials such as company analytics, executive details, financial information and business news.

N

 Naxos Music Library - Contains an indexed music streaming service. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play! Use this access code to complete signing to the mobile app: gplnml15fww. 

Naxos Music Library Jazz - A streaming service for jazz music. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play! Use this access code to complete signing to the mobile app: gplnmlj12. 

Naxos Music Library World - A streaming service for international music. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play! Use this access code to complete signing to the mobile app: gplnmlwp4kvl. 

Naxos Spoken Word Library - Contains audio of classical literature, poetry, historical recordings, radio dramas, plays, music and more. Includes English, French, German, and Portuguese content. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play! Use this access code to complete signing to the mobile app: gplnswl12lqg. 

Naxos Video Library - A video streaming service for classical music performances, opera, ballet, live concerts, documentaries and more. 

Naxos Works - Contains biographies of classical music composers as well as a streaming service for their music. 

NextReads - Contains the Guelph Public Library's email newsletter service which offers personalized book recommendations.

NoveList K-8 Plus - Reading recommendations for elementary school students based on interests and past reads. Includes fiction and non-fiction.

NoveList Plus - Reading recommendations for all ages based on interests and past reads. Includes fiction and non-fiction.

P

PressReader - Contains a collection of Canadian and international newspapers and magazines which can be organized into your own personalized newsfeed. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play. 

Primary Search - A research database tailored for elementary school students. Contains an encyclopedia, magazines, pictures, and video.

ProQuest Newsstand - Contains current and historical Canadian newspapers and journals.

S

Small Engine Repair Reference Center - Contains full-text manuals for the repair and maintenance of small engines including ATVs, generators, motorcycles, lawn care equipment and more.

T

Toronto Star Pages of the Past - An archive of the Toronto Star from 1894-2015.

Tutor.com - Live, one-on-one, online tutoring for students of all ages, as well as worksheets and study materials. Open from 12pm to 12 am, 7 days a week. Try the app from the App Store or Google Play!

 

 

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