Essa Public Library

New to Essa Public Library - Patron Access Interlibrary Loan! Now you can place requests yourself through this link to

-the provincial Interlibrary Loan network that Essa Public Library belongs to.

To begin...patrons must first possess a valid Library card and have an Interlibrary Loan patron record created in the INFO system by EPL Interloan Staff.

To register provide your full name, address, home phone number and library card number in an email to Angie at:

essalib@essa.library.on.ca Subject: Interlibrary Loan

come in and set up an account with Interlibrary Loan staff.

Users will then be set up with a user i.d. password and authentication service!

For those patrons who still wish to have staff provide interlibrary loan searching, we are happy to continue to do so.

Notes:

Patrons must first check the EPL catalogue to determine if the item you are searching for is held in our collection!
Please order items in moderation - Interlibrary loan items have a limited loan and if you order multiple items, they may arrive all at once.
Renewals can be requested, however are not guaranteed, as they are at the discretion of the lending library.
Newly published (within 6 months) items may NOT be requested!
Audio-visuals (dvds or audio books) may be unfilled, due to lending library policies.

For more information, please call us at 705-424-6531.

A to Z Maps Online The World's most useful online map database!

You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access

Ancestry Library Edition

Micromedia ProQuest's Ancestry Library Edition provides users a free genealogy research tool with unparalleled data from Canada, United States, United Kingdom & other areas in the World.

available in-library only through a Project Initiative of Ministry of Tourism & Culture with special funding administered by SOLS in conjunction with OLS-North. Sorry no remote access!

*NEW* Campus - NFB

In-library access only to the NFB's online media tool for educators. You now have full access to all NFB.ca features including more than 500 top educational films, educational resources like teaching guides and tools that allow you to create your own clips and playlists. Ask Library Staff for more information.

Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access

Canadian Reference Centre combines Canadian magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books of regional full text content.

You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access

Career Cruising - great site for those seeking career advice or for those wanting to switch careers.

You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access

Chilton Auto Repair Do-it-yourself car repairs made easy!

Consumer Health Complete

You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access

CultureGrams - For this resource, please obtain the user name & password from Essa Public Library

Ebsco eBooks & Audiobooks (formerly Net Library)

Ebsco eBooks & Audiobooks offer the most comprehensive collection of eContent available on-line, such a eBooks, eAudioBooks, eJournals.

PLEASE NOTE: If you were a user of the former Net Library - It will now be known as "Ebsco eBooks & Audiobooks"

You will find this database under the EBSCO Host link...click on it and there will be two separate links for 'ebooks' and 'audiobooks'.

You will need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access.

Encyclopedia Britannica

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!

*NEW* Britannica Math Smart

You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access.

General OneFile (includes InfoTrac Jr. & Student edition)

One-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics

Global Road Warrior The ultimate guide to the World!

You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access

*NEW* History of Canada Online

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Centre

You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access.

Home Improvement Reference Centre

You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access.

InfoTrac Resources

InfoTrac features interesting databases such as CPI.Q (Canadian Periodical Index); Military & Intelligence; Psychology; Small Business; Religion & Philosophy plus many more. A wealth of information for all tastes!

Kids InfoBits

Literature Resource Centre

Mango Languages The easiest way to learn a foreign language!

You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access

Multilingual Health Database (French)

NoveList Plus

NoveList K-8 Plus

Great place for readers to visit for more information on all your favourite authors, genres and more!

PebbleGo the award winning PreK-Grade 3 database for reading and research.

Popular Software Tutorials offers you computer tutorials.

New users:

Click the Register button under the New Users section at the bottom of the page.
Enter your username (your library card number with no spaces/dashes)
Create a password (min. of 6 characters-no spaces), verify your password and then click the Register button
Save your Username & password as they will be required each time you log on to the site.
Choose one of the Learning Centers on the left to access our resources

Return users:

Enter your Username & password on the Returning User Login section at the bottom of the screen.
Click on Login button
Choose one of the Learning Centers on the left to access our resources

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

For a list of PULSE compatible devices

Downloading from PULSE to an Ebook Reader

Science Reference Centre

You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access.

*NEW* Small Business Resource

Small Engine Repair Reference Centre

You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access.

Teen Health & Wellness - a site aimed at teenagers, providing them with a source of valued information on their health and life wellness needs

TumbleBooks - collection of (animated, talking picture books) with fiction, non-fiction and foreign language (French & Spanish) titles; Read-Alongs (chapter books with sentence highlighting and narration but no animation); Ebooks and Audio Books, which may be viewed online or downloaded for 90 days; Tumble Puzzles and Games; and TumbleResources.

TumbleBookCloud - read-along, on-line titles in categories such as Early Readers, Chapter Books for readers in grades 3-6. The collection also includes downloadable Ebooks, which may be downloaded for 90 days. Download as may titles as you'd like at one time! You can have them narrated aloud, turn the page automatically and you can even customize your screen for font size, text & screen colour. Read-Alongs are great for emergent, struggling and reluctant readers and will also appeal to accomplished readers who are excited to follow along in the narration of their favourite books!

AudioBookCloud - another collection of on-line streaming audio books and downloadable audio book which may be downloaded for 90 days. You may download as many as you'd like.

TumbleBookCloud Junior - includes over 400 titles and is designed for readers in middle-school and high school.

Virtual Reference Library

WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA

Use your complete Essa Library card number to access these resources within the World Book Encyclopedia Family

World Book Online for kids

World Book Online Info Finder

World Book Online Reference Centre

World Book Spanish: Enciclopedia Estudantil Hallazgos

French: WB Encyclopedia Decourverte

* NEW* World Book Discover

MORE ELECTRONIC RESOURCES OF INTEREST

Biblio Virtuelle

Canadiana.org This non-profit organization preserves and provides access to Canada's printed heritage at the newly renovated Library of Parliament.

THE SUPPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO, THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM & CULTURE IS GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGED

WE ALSO APPRECIATE THE FUNDING OF E-RESOURCES BY THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE LIBRARY CO-OPERATIVE.

Essa Public Library A Place For All Seasons
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Electronic Resources	Electronic Resources New to Essa Public Library - Patron Access Interlibrary Loan! Now you can place requests yourself through this link to INFO -the provincial Interlibrary Loan network that Essa Public Library belongs to. To begin...patrons must first possess a valid Library card and have an Interlibrary Loan patron record created in the INFO system by EPL Interloan Staff. To register provide your full name, address, home phone number and library card number in an email to Angie at: essalib@essa.library.on.ca Subject: Interlibrary Loan OR come in and set up an account with Interlibrary Loan staff. Users will then be set up with a user i.d. password and authentication service! For those patrons who still wish to have staff provide interlibrary loan searching, we are happy to continue to do so. Notes: Patrons must first check the EPL catalogue to determine if the item you are searching for is held in our collection! Please order items in moderation - Interlibrary loan items have a limited loan and if you order multiple items, they may arrive all at once. Renewals can be requested, however are not guaranteed, as they are at the discretion of the lending library. Newly published (within 6 months) items may NOT be requested! Audio-visuals (dvds or audio books) may be unfilled, due to lending library policies. For more information, please call us at 705-424-6531. A to Z Maps Online The World's most useful online map database! You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access Ancestry Library Edition Micromedia ProQuest's Ancestry Library Edition provides users a free genealogy research tool with unparalleled data from Canada, United States, United Kingdom & other areas in the World. available in-library only through a Project Initiative of Ministry of Tourism & Culture with special funding administered by SOLS in conjunction with OLS-North. Sorry no remote access! NEW Campus - NFB In-library access only to the NFB's online media tool for educators. You now have full access to all NFB.ca features including more than 500 top educational films, educational resources like teaching guides and tools that allow you to create your own clips and playlists. Ask Library Staff for more information. Canadian Points of View Reference Centre You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access Canadian Reference Centre combines Canadian magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books of regional full text content. You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access Career Cruising - great site for those seeking career advice or for those wanting to switch careers. You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access Chilton Auto Repair Do-it-yourself car repairs made easy! Consumer Health Complete You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access CultureGrams - For this resource, please obtain the user name & password from Essa Public Library Ebsco eBooks & Audiobooks (formerly Net Library) Ebsco eBooks & Audiobooks offer the most comprehensive collection of eContent available on-line, such a eBooks, eAudioBooks, eJournals. PLEASE NOTE: If you were a user of the former Net Library - It will now be known as "Ebsco eBooks & Audiobooks" You will find this database under the EBSCO Host link...click on it and there will be two separate links for 'ebooks' and 'audiobooks'. You will need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access. Encyclopedia Britannica 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! **NEW Britannica Math Smart You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access. General OneFile (includes InfoTrac Jr. & Student edition) One-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics Global Road Warrior The ultimate guide to the World! You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access NEW History of Canada Online Hobbies & Crafts Reference Centre You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access. Home Improvement Reference Centre You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access. InfoTrac Resources InfoTrac features interesting databases such as CPI.Q (Canadian Periodical Index); Military & Intelligence; Psychology; Small Business; Religion & Philosophy plus many more. A wealth of information for all tastes! Kids InfoBits Literature Resource Centre Mango Languages The easiest way to learn a foreign language! You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access Multilingual Health Database (French) NoveList Plus NoveList K-8 Plus Great place for readers to visit for more information on all your favourite authors, genres and more! PebbleGo the award winning PreK-Grade 3 database for reading and research. Popular Software Tutorials offers you computer tutorials. New users: Click the Register button under the New Users section at the bottom of the page. Enter your username (your library card number with no spaces/dashes) Create a password (min. of 6 characters-no spaces), verify your password and then click the Register button Save your Username & password as they will be required each time you log on to the site. Choose one of the Learning Centers on the left to access our resources Return users: Enter your Username & password on the Returning User Login section at the bottom of the screen. Click on Login button Choose one of the Learning Centers on the left to access our resources 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 For a list of PULSE compatible devices Downloading from PULSE to an Ebook Reader Science Reference Centre You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access. NEW Small Business Resource Small Engine Repair Reference Centre You need to use your complete Essa Library card number to access. Teen Health & Wellness - a site aimed at teenagers, providing them with a source of valued information on their health and life wellness needs TumbleBooks - collection of (animated, talking picture books) with fiction, non-fiction and foreign language (French & Spanish) titles; Read-Alongs (chapter books with sentence highlighting and narration but no animation); Ebooks and Audio Books, which may be viewed online or downloaded for 90 days; Tumble Puzzles and Games; and TumbleResources. TumbleBookCloud - read-along, on-line titles in categories such as Early Readers, Chapter Books for readers in grades 3-6. The collection also includes downloadable Ebooks, which may be downloaded for 90 days. Download as may titles as you'd like at one time! You can have them narrated aloud, turn the page automatically and you can even customize your screen for font size, text & screen colour. Read-Alongs are great for emergent, struggling and reluctant readers and will also appeal to accomplished readers who are excited to follow along in the narration of their favourite books! AudioBookCloud - another collection of on-line streaming audio books and downloadable audio book which may be downloaded for 90 days. You may download as many as you'd like. TumbleBookCloud Junior - includes over 400 titles and is designed for readers in middle-school and high school. Virtual Reference Library WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA** Use your complete Essa Library card number to access these resources within the World Book Encyclopedia Family World Book Online for kids World Book Online Info Finder World Book Online Reference Centre World Book Spanish: Enciclopedia Estudantil Hallazgos French: WB Encyclopedia Decourverte * NEW* World Book Discover MORE ELECTRONIC RESOURCES OF INTEREST Biblio Virtuelle Canadiana.org This non-profit organization preserves and provides access to Canada's printed heritage at the newly renovated Library of Parliament. THE SUPPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO, THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM & CULTURE IS GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGED WE ALSO APPRECIATE THE FUNDING OF E-RESOURCES BY THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE LIBRARY CO-OPERATIVE.
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A Place For All Seasons