Got an assignment? Use these databases for your research!
Here are some advantages to using databases:
If you are not sure where to begin with your assignment, drop by the Senior Library! The librarians are always happy to help you with your questions.
To access the databases at home, log into your school e-mail account, then click here. (Remember, it will not work unless you have logged in!) Please note that certain databases are only available on campus as indicated below.
Presents the full scope of world history from prehistory through the 1500s, with special topic centers on key civilizations and regions.
Provides balanced coverage of controversial topics and social issues from Canadian perspectives, featuring pro/con viewpoints, background information, and supporting resources for research and debate.
Comprehensive collection of Canadian reference materials including encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and specialized resources covering Canadian history, culture, geography, politics, and current affairs.
Provides individual reports covering 200+ countries, the Canadian provinces, and all 50 American states. These reports are written and reviewed by in-country experts and are updated as new information becomes available.
Access the world's finest productions alongside Theatre, Performance and English educational resources: 450+ video and audio performances, with all-star casts - across theatre, dance, opera and music.
Extensive historical reference database featuring encyclopedias, chronologies, primary sources, biographies, and specialized resources covering world history from ancient civilizations to contemporary events.
A highly selective digital library of academic content in many formats and disciplines (humanities, social sciences, sciences). The collections include top peer-reviewed scholarly journals as well as respected literary journals, academic monographs, research reports from trusted institutes, and primary sources.
Comprehensive literature database offering author biographies, literary criticism, plot summaries, character analyses, and scholarly articles covering major works across all literary periods and genres.
Covers the broad expanse of world history from the mid-15th century to the present, featuring thousands of documents, articles, timelines, images, videos, and maps.
The New York Times is America's leading national newspaper, providing comprehensive news, analysis, opinion, and cultural coverage.
Authoritative science reference collection including encyclopedias, handbooks, and specialized resources covering biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, environmental science, and emerging scientific fields.
Intended for students in Grades 5-8, World Book Student provides more in-depth articles, over 10,000 biographies of historical and contemporary figures, a built-in dictionary and atlas, and a citation generator.
