JMCPL - Databases

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Catalogue		Databases New Databases Ancestry Library Edition This is the library version of the popular home genealogy tool, ancestry.com. Ancestry Library Edition accesses thousands of databases and billions of names from documents from the 1300s to present day, from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. There are historical maps, draft cards from World War I, census records, vital statistics, parish records, family trees, ships' passenger lists, and much more. The database is updated often, with more original images added all the time. This database is only available at the library. PressDisplay Library PressDisplay offers full-text access to your favourite newspapers and magazines. Most newspapers are updated daily, including The Globe and Mail. You can view newspapers and magazines in the same format as you would if you had the physical item in front of you. The Prince Albert Daily Herald is available through this database as well. You can also instantly translate any newspaper or magazine to one of ten major languages of your choice, for example if you were interested in reading Clarin from Argentina, you could translate it to English and catch up on your daily news. There are also RSS feeds, you can place bookmarks if you want to go back and read something later. Magazines & Newspapers CPI.Q (Canadian Periodicals) Use this database to find articles from a comprehensive list of Canadian and international magazines and journals, including the Globe and Mail. There are also biographies and other reference content, all with a Canadian focus. Expanded Academic ASAP This database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers, many with full-text and images. General Reference Centre A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources in one easy-to-use interface. Use General Reference Center to find articles from magazines, reference books, and newspapers, many with full-text and images. Find the latest current events, popular culture, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more. Infotrac A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: 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. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily. Canadian Newsstand Full-text articles from many national and regional newspapers including Edmonton Journal, Calgary Herald, and Vancouver Sun. Top of Page Technology Home Improvement Reference Center This database includes 24 major reference works about home improvement, including maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, decorating, and outdoor projects for your home and garden. There are also over 100 videos of popular home repair projects and many full-text magazines. Small Engine Repair Reference Centre Small Engine Repair Reference Centre is a full text database that provides instructional information about small engine machinery maintenance and repair. It contains thousands of accurate and concise step-by-step maintenance and repair instructions for hundreds of small engine machines and their supporting components. Routine maintenance, such as tune-ups and brake service, as well as more extensive repairs involving engine transmission disassembly are covered. Many documents contain photos and detailed illustrations to visually support step-by-step procedures. Engines types include: motorcycles, ATVs, personal water craft, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, tractors, snow blowers, generators, and more. Auto Repair Reference Centre The information in this database contains complete automotive repair information supplied by Nichols Publishing, publisher of Chilton's manuals. Auto Repair Reference Centre contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1954. 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. Literature & Arts Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center Full-text from over 1,000 magazines and books about the most popular crafts, hobbies, and recreation activities today. The content includes more than 720 videos and over 3,000 recipes. Some of the magazines covered include Bead & Button, Birder's World, Creative Knitting, Fine Scale Modeler, Quilter's World, and many more. Global Books in Print Offers complete, unbiased bibliographic information on over 5 million in-print, out-of-print, and forthcoming book, audio, and video titles. Literature Resource Center Access biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of more than 120,000 authors from every age and literary discipline. Scribner Writer's Series includes 15-20 page signed essays on more than 1,600 authors and literary genres drawn from 13 acclaimed Scribner print series. Twayne World, US, and English Authors each contains the full text of 200 frequently used Twayne Literary Masters books on individual World, US, or English authors, for a total of 600 full-text titles. NoveList NoveList is a guide to fiction. Ever wonder what to read next? Need to know the next book in a Series? Here is your source. Click "Start" and scroll down to the "Author Read-alikes" section to begin. Includes content for all ages Naxos Music Library This is a comprehensive collection of music available online, and includes the complete catalogue of over 130,000 tracks. While listening, you can read notes about the works being played and biographical information on composers and artists. Top of Page Business Business and Company ASAP This database provides information on companies, markets and industries, including market trends, mergers and acquisitions, current management theory, and company overviews. Business and trade journals, newspapers, and company directory profiles in full text are also available. Business Index ASAP Perform in-depth research on management issues, economic indicators and business theories and practices, and learn more about the activities of companies and industries worldwide. Canadian Business and Current Affairs Full-text access to Canadian periodicals and current affairs information. General Business File ASAP A combination of indexes, abstracts, and full-text for business and trade publications. Business and Company Resource Centre Dynamic, accurate, and up to date topical business information. Includes periodicals, newspapers, and press releases, and detailed company information including financials, hierarchical structures, market share, and industry overviews. Top of Page Directories This link will take you to five directories. You can choose which one you`d like to use from the drop-down box. The directories available include: Directory of Libraries in Canada Canadian Environmental Directory Associations Canada Financial Services Canada Governments Canada Canadian Almanac & Directory This Almanac has extensive information about Canada`s physical attributes, economic and business summaries, and leisure and recreation. There is a combination of text, charts, colour photos, and directory listings. Scotts Directories This Directory provides information about over 10,500 trade, business, and professional organizations. To access, you will need to enter the following information: username: library@jmcpl.ca password: jmcpl Health and Wellness Health and Wellness Resource Centre This resource includes information on fitness, pregnancy, medicine, nutrition, disease, public health, occupational health and safety, alcohol and drug abuse, prescription drugs, and much more. Content includes magazines, professional journals, newspapers, directories, and links to other sites and government databases. This material is intended for informational purposes only. Health Reference Center Academic This database includes articles on fitness, pregnancy, nutrition, prescription drugs, alcohol and drug abuse, and much more. This material is intended for informational purposes only. Fast Facts Canadian Points of View Reference Centre A full-text database for students, this database covers 120 main topics of interest including environment, health, human rights, crime, technology, race, substance abuse, and many more. The articles are balanced, and include information from all viewpoints. There is also a Video Encyclopedia of the 20th Century. Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan All about Saskatchewan: history, geography, law and justice, health, and more. Discovering Collection This database includes in-depth reference content for core curriculum areas including literature, history, science, and social studies. Gale Virtual Reference Guide Full-text reference books in various subject areas. Top of Page For Kids Student Edition Designed for high school students, this database has a wide variet of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books about current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, government, history, sports, and more. Junior Edition User-friendly interface for younger students. Gives students the tools they need to make sense of research, and how to use information and write a report or essay. Kids Infobits User friendly database for younger children. Includes a teacher toolbox ot help students organize the information they find. Law LegalTrac Includes articles from all major law reviews and journals, specialty law and bar association journals, and legal newspapers. There are also articles on Federal and State Cases, and articles from the British Commonwealth, European Union, and other international bodies. Index to Canadian Legal Literature This is abibliographic databases that provides thorough coverage of Canadian law journal literature. Journals, law reports, books, book reviews, theses, essay collections, and Canadiana items are all indexed here, and there are also case comments, annotations, and more, all selected by legal editors. Government of Saskatchewan Publications Centre (includes Queen`s Printer) Provides central access to government and other Saskatchewan publications. Top of Page
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This is the library version of the popular home genealogy tool, ancestry.com. Ancestry Library Edition accesses thousands of databases and billions of names from documents from the 1300s to present day, from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. There are historical maps, draft cards from World War I, census records, vital statistics, parish records, family trees, ships' passenger lists, and much more. The database is updated often, with more original images added all the time. This database is only available at the library.

Library PressDisplay offers full-text access to your favourite newspapers and magazines. Most newspapers are updated daily, including The Globe and Mail. You can view newspapers and magazines in the same format as you would if you had the physical item in front of you. The Prince Albert Daily Herald is available through this database as well. You can also instantly translate any newspaper or magazine to one of ten major languages of your choice, for example if you were interested in reading Clarin from Argentina, you could translate it to English and catch up on your daily news. There are also RSS feeds, you can place bookmarks if you want to go back and read something later.

Use this database to find articles from a comprehensive list of Canadian and international magazines and journals, including the Globe and Mail. There are also biographies and other reference content, all with a Canadian focus.

This database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers, many with full-text and images.

A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources in one easy-to-use interface. Use General Reference Center to find articles from magazines, reference books, and newspapers, many with full-text and images. Find the latest current events, popular culture, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.

A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: 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. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.

This database includes 24 major reference works about home improvement, including maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, decorating, and outdoor projects for your home and garden. There are also over 100 videos of popular home repair projects and many full-text magazines.

Small Engine Repair Reference Centre is a full text database that provides instructional information about small engine machinery maintenance and repair. It contains thousands of accurate and concise step-by-step maintenance and repair instructions for hundreds of small engine machines and their supporting components. Routine maintenance, such as tune-ups and brake service, as well as more extensive repairs involving engine transmission disassembly are covered. Many documents contain photos and detailed illustrations to visually support step-by-step procedures. Engines types include: motorcycles, ATVs, personal water craft, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, tractors, snow blowers, generators, and more.

The information in this database contains complete automotive repair information supplied by Nichols Publishing, publisher of Chilton's manuals. Auto Repair Reference Centre contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1954.

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.

Full-text from over 1,000 magazines and books about the most popular crafts, hobbies, and recreation activities today. The content includes more than 720 videos and over 3,000 recipes. Some of the magazines covered include Bead & Button, Birder's World, Creative Knitting, Fine Scale Modeler, Quilter's World, and many more.

Offers complete, unbiased bibliographic information on over 5 million in-print, out-of-print, and forthcoming book, audio, and video titles.

Access biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of more than 120,000 authors from every age and literary discipline. Scribner Writer's Series includes 15-20 page signed essays on more than 1,600 authors and literary genres drawn from 13 acclaimed Scribner print series. Twayne World, US, and English Authors each contains the full text of 200 frequently used Twayne Literary Masters books on individual World, US, or English authors, for a total of 600 full-text titles.

NoveList is a guide to fiction. Ever wonder what to read next? Need to know the next book in a Series? Here is your source. Click "Start" and scroll down to the "Author Read-alikes" section to begin. Includes content for all ages

This is a comprehensive collection of music available online, and includes the complete catalogue of over 130,000 tracks. While listening, you can read notes about the works being played and biographical information on composers and artists.

This database provides information on companies, markets and industries, including market trends, mergers and acquisitions, current management theory, and company overviews. Business and trade journals, newspapers, and company directory profiles in full text are also available.

Perform in-depth research on management issues, economic indicators and business theories and practices, and learn more about the activities of companies and industries worldwide.

Dynamic, accurate, and up to date topical business information. Includes periodicals, newspapers, and press releases, and detailed company information including financials, hierarchical structures, market share, and industry overviews.

This Almanac has extensive information about Canada`s physical attributes, economic and business summaries, and leisure and recreation. There is a combination of text, charts, colour photos, and directory listings.

This Directory provides information about over 10,500 trade, business, and professional organizations. To access, you will need to enter the following information:

This resource includes information on fitness, pregnancy, medicine, nutrition, disease, public health, occupational health and safety, alcohol and drug abuse, prescription drugs, and much more. Content includes magazines, professional journals, newspapers, directories, and links to other sites and government databases. This material is intended for informational purposes only.

This database includes articles on fitness, pregnancy, nutrition, prescription drugs, alcohol and drug abuse, and much more. This material is intended for informational purposes only.

A full-text database for students, this database covers 120 main topics of interest including environment, health, human rights, crime, technology, race, substance abuse, and many more. The articles are balanced, and include information from all viewpoints. There is also a Video Encyclopedia of the 20th Century.

Designed for high school students, this database has a wide variet of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books about current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, government, history, sports, and more.

User-friendly interface for younger students. Gives students the tools they need to make sense of research, and how to use information and write a report or essay.

Includes articles from all major law reviews and journals, specialty law and bar association journals, and legal newspapers. There are also articles on Federal and State Cases, and articles from the British Commonwealth, European Union, and other international bodies.

This is abibliographic databases that provides thorough coverage of Canadian law journal literature. Journals, law reports, books, book reviews, theses, essay collections, and Canadiana items are all indexed here, and there are also case comments, annotations, and more, all selected by legal editors.