Articles in Databases
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ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry
Business journals with a trade and industry focus. Latest industry news, product & marketing trends.
Academic OneFile
This multidisciplinary database is a good source and a great place to start for finding academic, magazine and news articles.
Academic Search Complete
This multidisciplinary database is a great place for starting your research and contains more than 7,100 full-text scholarly journals.
Access Engineering
A searchable collection of e-books for engineering.
Access Science
Encyclopedic information on topics in biology, chemistry, computing, physics, medicine, etc.
ACM Digital Library
Information and journal articles from the Association for Computing Machinery
AIS Electronic Library
This resource includes key journals for Information Systems and Informatics including Communications of the Association for Information Systems and Journal of the Association for Information Systems.
Alt Health Watch
Articles and reports on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.
Applied Science & Technology Full Text (formerly Wilson Applied Science Full Text)
Find academic information on subjects like aeronautics, chemical engineering, computer technology and applications, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, physics, telecommunications, transportation, nuclear engineering, and more.
Art and Architecture Complete
Scholarly, full-text articles in Architecture, Graphic Arts, Interior and Landscape Design, Photography, Sculpture and more.
ASM Handbooks Online
The Materials Information Society
These handbooks describe the properties and performance of materials, particularly metals and alloys, as well as the processes used in the manufacture and fabrication of components.
ASTM Standards
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) (basic/active) provides access to +12,000 active technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services.
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Bridges
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Explore practical information about careers and the educational pathways necessary to achieve career goals.
Business Source Complete
Scholarly business database of the most important business journals back as far as 1886.
Learn how to use it! (video tutorial)
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CAARS
Canadian Accounting and Assurance Reference Service
A complete electronic collection of the most popular CICA accounting, financial reporting and assurance titles.
Canada in Context
Research a broad range of Canadian topics, people, places and events. Includes full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files, and links to vetted websites.
Canadian Electronic Library (ebrary)
A Canadian collection of 24 000 eBooks and documents on topics in health, public policy, law and Canadiana.
Canadian Labour Law Library (Labour Spectrum)
Contains Canadian labour law cases and legislation, including case commentary from Brown & Beatty’s Canadian Labour Arbitration.
Canadian Newsstand Major Dailies and TorStar
Contains major Canadian newspapers from across the country including the Globe and Mail, National Post, as well as local papers such as the KW Record.
Canadian Points of View
Contains essays that present multiple sides of 100 current issues. Each essay includes an overview, point, counterpoint and critical thinking guide.
Canadian Reference Centre
A collection of primarily Canadian magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books.
CARDonline
Advertising rates and related data for Canadian media and on selected international media. Includes data for newspapers, magazines, radio, television and more. Note: most television listings do not contain rate information – use the contact info provided to request advertising rates.
Career Cruising
An interactive career resource that helps students explore different career options and plan future education and training.
CBCA Business
In depth access to a broad range of Canadian business periodicals.
CBCA Current Events
Information on current Canadian and International events including politics, business, the arts, and sports.
CBCA Education
Canadian information on issues in education. A source for those interested in teaching, educational research, and educational administration in Canada.
CBCA Reference & Current Events
Wide range of Canadian periodicals, including academic titles in the social sciences, humanities and sciences. Also includes special interest and general magazines.
Chilton Library
The Chilton Library provides detailed information for performing simple and complex auto repair jobs.
CICA Standards and Guidance Collection
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
Accounting & tax information including the CICA Handbook (Both the Accounting and Assurance volumes are included).
CINAHL with Full Text
Database for nursing and allied health professionals, students, educators and researchers.
Learn how to use it! (video tutorial)
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Evidence-based, full-text systematic reviews from the Cochrane Collaboration. Systematic reviews synthesize and evaluate high-quality research related to topics in healthcare.
Communications and Mass Media Collection
Provides current and accurate information in full-text from journals focused on all aspects of the communications field. Key subjects covered include: advertising and public relations, literature and writing, linguistics, and many more.
Communication & Mass Media Complete
Academic journal articles covering communication and mass media.
Computer Database
Includes computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.
CPI.Q (Canadian Periodicals Index Quarterly)
Use this database to find articles from Canadian and international journals, magazines, selected sections of the Globe and Mail and Canadian biographies.
Criminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text
This criminology database contains international journals, books, reports, dissertations and unpublished papers on criminology and related disciplines. These include: crime trends, crime prevention and deterrence, juvenile delinquency, juvenile justice, police, courts, punishment and sentencing.
Criminal Justice Collection
150 journals on topics relevant to law enforcement and criminology.
Criminal Justice Periodicals
This database provides both North American and International journals in the field or criminology and criminal justice. Topics such as criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections administration, drug enforcement, rehabilitation, family law, and industrial security are included.
Culinary Arts Collection
Includes 150 major cooking and nutrition magazines. Coverage includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information.
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The Directory of Foundations and Grants (Imagine Canada)
This database contains updated information on over 2,200 Canadian grant-making foundations. Search by foundation name, types of grants and individuals.
Diversity Studies Collection
150 journals in a collection that explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community.
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EBM Reviews
Search evidence-based nursing resources from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, the Database of Abstracts and Reviews of Effects (DARE), and the American College of Physicians (ACP) Journal Club.
EBSCOhost
Search all EBSCOhost databases at once or pick and choose from the complete list by clicking EBSCOhost Web.
EBSCOhost Audiobook Collection
Download over 750 audiobooks on a variety of topics - from popular fiction to academic books. This resource was previously part of NetLibrary.
EBSCOhost eBook Collection
Over 7,000 ebooks on a range of topics; this resource was previously called NetLibrary.
EBSCOhost Francais
Use all of Conestoga’s EBSCOhost databases with a French interface. Articles will be provided in the language of publication.
EBSCOHost Mobile
Use your mobile device to search popular EBSCO databases.
Educator’s Reference Complete
450 full-text academic journals, hundreds of full-text reports, and many premier reference sources. Included content focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education.
Educator’s eCollection
250 journals covering the latest educational technologies, developments, instruction and coaching breakthroughs.
Emerald Built Environment
Academic articles in areas such as construction, property management, disaster resilience, cultural heritage and sustainable development.
Encyclopedia Britannica
This comprehensive research tool includes the up-to-date encyclopedia, plus a video collection, country comparisons, biographies, quotations database, world atlas and more.
Encyclopedia of Life Sciences
Articles on all aspects of health sciences covering the following topic areas: biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology, ecology, evolution and diversity of life, functional and comparative morphology, genetics and disease, genetics and molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, neuroscience, plant science, science and society, structural biology, and virology.
Energy & Power Source
This collection provides information relevant to many areas integral to the energy and power industries, including renewable energies. Hundreds of key energy-focused industry and market reports are also included.
Entrepreneurial Studies Source
This database provides valuable business insights relevant to entrepreneurs, including case studies, company SWOT analyses, and over 600 videos from Harvard Seminar Series and Vator.TV, the "Voice of the Entrepreneur."
Environmental Studies and Policy Collection
Coverage of environmental issues and policies, including diverse perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests.
ERIC
The Educational Resource Information Center database provides access to literature and resources related to the fields of education, teaching and learning.
E-Stat – Statistics Canada
Note: you must click “Accept and Enter” to agree to the terms and conditions for educational access to E-Stat.
Create your own tables of census statistics on your topic of interest.
Evidence Based Resources from the Joanna Briggs Institute
Part of the Nursing & Allied Health Source database, these resources include systematic reviews, evidence summaries, and best practice information sheets.
Expanded Academic ASAP
Access to a range of scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers.
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Funk & Wagnall’s New World Encyclopedia
Over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
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Gale Databases
Access any of Conestoga’s databases from Gale.
GALE Literature Resource Center
Search this resource for critical articles covering more than 990 contemporary authors and chosen from leading journals, magazines, books, and review sources, as well as brief biographies and topic overviews.
GALE Virtual Reference Library
A fully searchable compilation of encyclopedias.
Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection
Nearly 50 journals focused specifically on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture.
General OneFile
A source for news and magazine articles on a wide range of topics.
General Reference Center Gold
Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
General Science eCollection
Stay current on the latest scientific developments - including such topics as particle physics, advanced mathematics, and nanotechnology.
GLBT Life and Issues eCollection
Balanced coverage of this significant aspect of our culture, covering such topics as gender studies, family and marital issues, health aspects, and many more.
GreenR
Focuses on the physical, social, and economic aspects of environmental issues. Includes authoritative analysis, academic journals, news, case studies, legislation, conference proceedings, primary source documents, statistics, and rich multimedia.
Going Global
Country specific career and employment resources for more than 80 locations. This includes country career guides, international job and internship listings, corporate profiles, interview and culture advice, employment trends.
Grzimek’s Animal Life
This resource was created from the 17–volume print version of Grzimek’s Animal Life Encyclopedia – a leading source of information on “everything animal”.
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Health & Wellness Resource Centre
Provides access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials.
Health Source – Nursing/Academic Edition
Scholarly, full text journals on many healthcare disciplines.
Health Source – Consumer Edition
Consumer health information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health.
Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Collection
Coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism field.
Hospitality & Tourism Complete
Comprehensive research and news related to the hospitality and tourism industry.
Humanities International Index
Articles on culture, philosophy, literature, art and other humanities related topics.
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IEEE All-Society Periodicals Package (ASPP)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Provides access to the IEEE core collection of engineering, electronics and computer science periodicals. Over 145 IEEE online society-sponsored journals, transactions and magazines.
IEEE-Wiley eBooks Library
Access to more than 400 eBooks via the IEEE Xplore® digital library. The e-books collection spans numerous content areas, including Bioengineering, Power & Energy and Communication technologies among other growing areas of research.
IFRS
International Financial Reporting Standards
The complete set of International Financial Reporting Standards incorporating International Accounting Standards and Interpretations.
Imagine Canada
This database contains updated information on over 2,200 Canadian grant-making foundations. Search by foundation name, types of grants and individuals.
Information Science and Technology eCollection
Provides current and accurate information for the information professional. Coverage includes such topics as data processing techniques, metadata architectures, and more.
Insurance and Liability eCollection
Nearly 40 journals on the insurance and liability industry, covering such topics as labor relations, mortgage banking, legal issues, and more.
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Junior Edition
Results from this database are from magazines and e-books appropriate to those at a grade 5-9 level in reading and/or comprehension.
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Knotia
Accounting & tax information including the CICA Handbook.
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Labour Spectrum (Canadian Labour Law Library)
Contains Canadian labour law cases and legislation, including case commentary from Brown & Beatty’s Canadian Labour Arbitration.
LegalTrac
Students and faculty will find a wide variety of highly regarded legal publications, including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals.
Lexis Nexis Academic
A premier tool for business, news and law. Search more newspapers than any other Conestoga database, gather detailed company information, locate U.S. and Canadian case law and legislation.
LISTA
Library, Information Science, & Technology Abstracts. Covers librarianship, cataloguing, information management, etc.
LRC Discovery
Search the entire library collections including online articles, e-books, print books and more. Limit your search to just what you need using the tools available on the left side of your search results screen.
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Market Share Reporter (Gale Directory Library)
A compilation of market share statistics from periodicals from around the world. Find market share for companies, products, brands and industries.
MAS Ultra
Access articles from magazines, newspapers and other reference resources covering general information, health, science, biography and more. This source is great for locating articles on famous people, places and events.
Mastercam Training Guides
Use your Conestoga Network Login and Password to access this resource.
The resource includes videos, worksheets, quizzes and more for learning to use Mastercam.
MasterFILE Elite
General resource collection of books, magazines, and images covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues, and much more.
MEDLINE (EBSCOhost) and MEDLINE (Ovid)
Includes scholarly articles in the field of medicine and medical science. EBSCOhost and Ovid both provide this database to Conestoga; each looks different but searches the same content.
Military and Government Collection
Current news from magazines and academic sources pertaining to all branches of the American military and government. Contains some international coverage, including Canada.
Military and Intelligence Database
Covers past and current state of military affairs. Mainly U.S.
Mosby's Nursing Skills Videos (Basic, Intermediate & Advanced)
Key nursing procedures are featured in a video format along with equipment, preparation documentation and more. Learn how to use it! (pdf tutorial)
MyiLibrary
A growing collection of online books covering topics in Business, Health Sciences and Liberal Studies.
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National Building Code of Canada 2010
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The 2010 edition of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), which incorporates significant technical changes from the 2005 edition, is now available. The NBC sets out technical provisions for the design and construction of new buildings. It also applies to the alteration, change of use and demolition of existing buildings. Includes Emergency Change to the National Building Code of Canada 2010 and Structural Commentaries (Part 4 of Division B).
National Film Board (NFB)
The NFB site streams over 13,000 high quality Canadian productions. While videos are available in many genres, the NFB is most known for their documentaries, animated films, and alternative dramas. Other resources on this site include interactive documentaries and images. Any film on the NFB site can be shown in the classroom.
National List of Advertisers
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NLA lists companies and organizations who advertise in Canadian media. Companies are listed alphabetically and include the brands/services provided along with a brief description of the product.
National Newspaper Index
Search The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post.
Natural Standard
Natural Standard is an excellent source for complementary and alternative therapies including foods and supplements. Information is developed by an international research collaboration that aggregates and synthesizes the data providing evidence-based, peer reviewed information.
Nursing and Allied Health Source
Find complete, full-text information from leading nursing, allied health, and related publications. Designed to meet the needs of researchers and students enrolled in nursing and allied health programs.
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O'Briens
O’Briens online collection of legal forms.
Ontario Building Code 2006
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Access the Ontario Building Code 2006 online. Includes a full table of contents and complete index, this code is easy to navigate. It contains the core of the new objective based code – Building Code Act, Ontario Regulation 350/06, and conversion tables. New amendments are updated within one week.
Ontario Electrical Safety Code 24th Edition, 2009
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The Ontario Electrical Safety Code 24th Edition/2009 contains the complete Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, 21st Edition, plus the 46 Ontario Amendments.
Ontario Newspapers
A collection of newspapers published in Ontario, including the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and many other regional publications.
Ovid - Books
E-books for nursing and healthcare students: pathophysiology, medical surgical, drug guides, care plans, etc.
Ovid – Journals @ Ovid
Search or browse Conestoga’s full-text collection of nursing and allied health journals.
Ovid Gateway
Access any of Conestoga’s Ovid databases.
Oxford English Dictionary (OED)
Published for over 150 years and now in online form, this dictionary of the English language is a guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words.
Oxford Reference Online
Includes dictionary and encyclopedia entries for the all major research areas. Also includes several bilingual dictionaries.
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Pop Culture eCollection
Investigate pop culture research using this database containing appropriate content for social science, history, art or liberal arts courses.
Print Measurement Bureau (PMB) Category Reports
The PMB provides data on the readership of over 115 publications and consumer use of 2,500 products and brands.
Professional Development Collection
Designed for professional educators, this database provides a highly specialized collection of 520 high quality education journals, including nearly 350 peer-reviewed titles.
ProQuest
Access any of Conestoga’s databases provided through ProQuest.
ProQuest Science Journals
Provides access to more than 960 full-text science and engineering journals from a variety of publishers.
ProQuest Telecommunications
An essential resource for anyone researching the telecommunications industry or its technology. Covers industry trends and changes in technology.
PsycARTICLES
A definitive source of full-text, peer-reviewed scholarly and scientific articles in psychology.
Psychology eCollection
Contains periodicals which focus on understanding the fundamentals of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops - and diminishes - over time.
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QuickLaw
Includes court decisions, tribunal cases, legislation, and more.
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Quiet Rage: The Stanford Prison Experiment
This 1971 documentary film is about the study of the psychological effects of becoming a prisoner or prison guard on 24 undergraduate students.
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Reference Canada
Search 1.5 million Canadian businesses by keyword, industry type, size and more. Gather and export data for use in MS Excel.
RefWorks
Create reference lists/citations in any style with ease. Access all of your resources from anywhere. Get started with this 4 Step Guide.
Regional Business News
Full text coverage for regional business publications (U.S.) including business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.
Religion and Philosophy Collection
Find articles covering different religions and philosophies.
Religion and Philosophy eCollection
Covers different religions, philosophies and how they impact our daily lives.
Research Ethics Education Program
Note: You must use your Conestoga email address when registering for access.
The Course in Human Research Participant Protection (CHRPP) includes 7 self-paced, interactive modules that provide a broad awareness of issues surrounding research ethics. You may choose sample scenarios that relate to health, humanities, and/or social sciences. The program may take up to 2 hours to complete. You may stop the program at any time and resume later. You will be provided with a certificate once you have completed the entire program. For more information on Research Ethics at Conestoga College, please visit the Research Ethics page on the Conestoga Website.
RSMeans CostWorks
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Access detailed construction costing data. Contains the entire database of RSMeans unit, assembly, and square foot model costs.
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Safari
E-Books on everything related to technology. It's your one-stop source for leading IT information.
Serials Directory
Bibliographic information as well as current pricing structures for popular magazines, newspapers and journals.
Science Direct
Full-text access to scholarly journal articles in health and social sciences.
Science in Context
Find contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics.
Small Business eCollection
Perfect for entrepreneurs, this collection provides insights, tips, strategies and success stories for small businesses.
Scott's Ontario All Prospector
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The "Ontario All" directory provides in-depth, need-to-know information on small, medium, and large Ontario manufacturers, industrial and business-to-business firms. This includes Ontario Industrial's 36,500 manufacturers, manufacturers' sales offices, wholesalers, wholesale agents and distributors located across the province, and 37,000+ service and trade companies.
Sociological Collection
Offers information in all areas of sociology, including social behavior, human tendencies, interaction, relationships, community development, culture and social structure.
Statistics Canada
Note: you must click “Accept and Enter” to agree to the terms and conditions for educational access to E-Stat.
Create your own tables of census statistics on your topic of interest.
Student Edition
Find full-text magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
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Teen Health and Wellness
This comprehensive database allows teens (and those who care about teens) to research health-related issues important to their well-being.
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Visible Body
Discover the systems of the human body by exploring the interactive, 3D model. From the homepage, click "Launch Human Body." Follow the prompts to install the required software called Unity Web Player (if not already installed on your system).
Vocation and Careers eCollection
Great for career research. Provides content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.
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War and Terrorism eCollection
Provides insight into conflicts and their multiple causes.
World Data Analyst
Create tables and charts comparing countries across multiple statistical categories or focus on statistics for a single country. Create tables and charts comparing changes in a Country over time. View Ranked Statistics, featuring tables of countries with the highest or lowest totals, rates, or percentages in several statistical categories.
World History Collection
Provides coverage of both the current thought and events in World History, as well as scholarly work being established in the field.
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