Huntsville Public Library


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Huntsville, Ontario   P1H 1W4
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    Electronic Databases

    Pick up instructions for easy access at the library

    For your convenience the electronic databases are now organized alphabetically.

    Ancestry.com
    Ancestry Library Edition

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    Auto Repair Reference Center NEW!

    EBSCO Host

    The content of this database is similar to the print Chilton Automotive Service Manuals. It includes automotive repair and service information on models from most manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles and features:

    • more than 31,600 vehicles from 1945 to the present
    • over 250,000 drawings and step-by-step photographs
    • approximately 75,000 technical service bulletins and recalls
    • over 130,000 enhanced wiring diagrams for easy viewing and printing
    • specifications and maintenance schedules
    • Quick Tips - a complete guide to vehicle ownership and maintenance

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    Canadian Points of View

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    One stop source for students essay material on popular issues. Includes overview of each topic plus reference books, media transcripts and full-text Canadian and international magazine and news articles. Also contains guides to selecting an essay thesis, distinguishing fact from opinion and other essay writing issues.

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    Career Cruising  NEW!

    Career Cruising

    This fully bilingual database is designed to help students and others plan their future. With assessment tools, detailed occupation profiles, and comprehensive post-secondary education information, users move seamlessly through the career exploration and planning process.

     

     

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    ConsumerReports.org  NEW!

    This trusted consumer product information and advice resource gives you the information your need to make better buying decisions. Find advice and tips on saving money on home improvements, shoring up personal finances, improving health and much more.

    ConsumerReports.org provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice. Each product includes an overview and a ratings report card, tester reviews & recommendations. Searchable sections include: Cars; Home & Garden; Electronics; Babies & Kids; Money; and Food.

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    Current Affairs Francophone Plus  NEW!

     

    L’Actualite/Current Affairs – Francophone Plus

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    A suite of major Canadian francophone news sources ((L'Actualité, Le Devoir, Le Droit, Écrivains québécois - dossiers (L'Île), La Presse,  Protegéz-vous , Le Soleil , SRC Radio - Bulletin National et International, SRC Télévision - Le Téléjournal / Le Point,  SRC Télévision – Découverte, La Presse Affaires)

     

    Plus 20 English language smaller city dailies from across Ontario including the Orillia Packet and Times, the Barrie Examiner, and the North Bay Nugget.

     

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    Please Note: After entering your Huntsville Library card number, please click the Login button. Pressing enter will not work.

     

    Early Canadiana Online

    Canadiana
    Early Canadiana Online (ECO) is a digital library providing access to 2,306,679 pages of Canada's printed heritage. It features works published from the time of the first European settlers up to the early 20th Century.

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    EBSCO Host Web
    EBSCO Host

    Periodical index & full-text database of Canadian, U.S. & international publications.


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    (You will need to enter your 14-digit library card number)

     

    Home Improvement Reference Center™ NEW!

    An online tool for help with home improvement projects, including maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating home & garden, and more. It contains 27 major full text reference works, over 10,000 images, nearly 100 videos on popular home repair projects, and full-text magazines.

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    Knowledge Ontario

    Knowledge Ontario
    An amazing suite of core digital resources made available by Ontario's Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Ontario

     

    NoveList Plus

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    One stop source for “What do I want to read?” questions. Subject access to over 155, 000 novels in all genres & 60,000+ popular nonfiction titles. Major author “Read alike” suggestions, award winners lists and more. Includes material for adults, teens, and children.

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    (You will need your 14-digit library card number)

     

    Ontario Building Code 2006 - acess to at the library or away
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    Contains the Ontario Building Code Act and O. Reg. 350/06 as amended to O. Reg. 205/08.

    For New Username and Password please contact Huntsville Public Library (789-5232) or pick up a Electronic Database brochure.”

     

    Pages of the Past
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    Contains over 110 years of historical information covering provincial, national & international news (current issues from 2000 to the present available on EBSCO Host Web database).   This is the complete text, pictures, graphs, advertisements, obituaries, etc., from the Toronto Star--digitized & fully searchable.

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    Small Engine Repair Reference Center™  NEW!
    Combines text instructions and illustrations on repair and maintenance of ATVs, commercial mowers, tractors, generators, motorcycles, boat engines, outdoor power equipment, PWC, snowblowers, snowmobiles, tillers and more.

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    Teen Health & Wellness:  Real Life, Real Answers

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    This award-winning database provides middle and high school students with curricular support and self-help on topics including diseases & conditions; drugs & alcohol; nutrition & fitness; mental and emotional health; sexuality & sexual health; bullying and internet safety; green living; family life, and more. Content in this database is aligned to Ontario curriculum standards in health and physical education; science; and language arts.


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    OTHER DATABASES & INDEXES:

    Canadian Encyclopedia
    No-fee access to this Canadian classic.

    Magportal

    Articles in free magazines from a variety of general interest subject areas.

    Scholarly Journals Online

    Maintained by the University of Houston Libraries, this directory provides links to free scholarly journals.