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Electronic Resources
Click on the links below for access to these informative electronic resources...
*NEW* ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITION (IN LIBRARY USE ONLY) Micromedia ProQuest's Ancestry Library Edition provides in-library users a free genealogy research tool with unparalleled data from census, military records, court, land, probate, vital and church records, immigration records, passenger lists, etc. from Canada, United States, United Kingdom, as well as record collections from other areas in the World. Ancestry Library Edition is available for a two-year period through a Project Initiative of Ministry of Culture with special funding administered by SOLS in conjunction with OLS-North. If you require help in navigating this database, additional help will be available on Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. at the Thornton Branch; Fridays, 2-5 p.m. in the Angus Branch.
PULSE - Public Libraries sharing E-Media Your digital media connection...Enjoy audio books at home or on the go! Step 1: Install free software from the PULSE website Step 2: Check out the title with your library card barcode and your password (PIN) Step 3: Download the titles to your computer Step 4: Enjoy titles on your home PC or transfer to a portable device To visit, click this link... For a list of PULSE compatible devices
NET LIBRARY Net Library offers the most comprehensive collection of eContent available on-line, such a eBooks, eAudioBooks, eJournals. Sign up for your free account at the Essa Public Library & once your account is created, you can access Net Library from your home computer at www.netlibrary.com
MORE ELECTRONIC RESOURCES BELOW PLEASE ENTER YOUR COMPLETE LIBRARY CARD BARCODE FOR ACCESS TO THE FOLLOWING ELECTRONIC RESOURCES - THESE WEBSITES PROVIDE YOU WITH VALUABLE INFORMATION. Canadian Reference Centre combines Canadian magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books to create the largest collection of regional full text content available to patrons through Canadian libraries: EbscoHost: Canadian Reference Centre EbscoHost: Science Reference Centre Canadian Points of View Reference Centre Hobbies & Crafts Reference Centre Home Improvement Reference Centre Small Engine Repair Reference Centre
ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA RESOURCES Encyclopedia Britannica for Kids - for access to this resource, click on the "Jump to Kids" section in the upper right of the Encyclopedia Britannica home page!
KNOWLEDGE ONTARIO Knowledge Ontario is a province-wide collaboration of libraries (public, school, college & university); archives; museums; heritage organizations, educational institutions and community groups to create an integrated and interactive digital environment about, and for, Ontarians. Note: your library barcode is not required for access to Knowledge Ontario. Knowledge Ontario - EUREKA.CC is a site for searching in English & French Canadian magazines and newspaper articles in either English or French language
Knowledge Ontario - Teen Health & Wellness - a site aimed at teenagers, providing them with a source of valued information on their health and life wellness needs - "Real life...Real answers" Knowledge Ontario - Career Cruising - great site for those seeking career advice or for those wanting to switch careers.
FOR THESE RESOURCES, PLEASE OBTAIN THE USER NAME & PASSWORD FROM ESSA PUBLIC LIBRARY...
OTHER ELECTRONIC RESOURCES OF INTERESTCanadiana.org This non-profit orgranization working closely with Canadian libraries for 28 years to preserve and provide access to Canada's printed heritage is celebrating the completion of the six-year "Canada in the making" project at the newly renovated Library of Parliament.
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