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They’re great resources for business research, answering your health questions, homework or research needs and finding magazine, newspaper or journal articles.

How are they different from a general Internet search?

Information in online resources comes from high quality sources. The information is reliable. Most of the information available through online resources is not available on the Internet without a charge. The Library subscribes to these resources so you can access them free, 24 hours a day. All you need is a New Tecumseth Public Library (NTPL) library card and a PIN.

Browse the hidden content below by clicking the blue category bars or start typing an important keyword into the search bar to find the matching content you’re looking for. For further assistance, you may call or visit the Reference Department of your local branch.

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  • A To Z Listings
    • Automotive
    • Canadian Focus
    • Careers, Consumer & Business
    • Children
    • e-Magazines & Newspapers
    • Educational
    • Encyclopedia & Reference
    • History & Genealogy
    • Hobbies & Recreation
    • Language
    • Literature & Books
    • Science & Technology
A To Z Listings
Automotive
  • Auto Repair Source
    Designed for touch-enabled devices such as laptops and tablets, Auto Repair Source offers a user-friendly search experience and access to a wealth of information to help users diagnose, repair and maintain today's complex vehicles. Diagrams and images can be easily magnified and printed. Library barcode required for login outside of the library.
  • Small Engine Repair Reference Centre
    Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, this database provides users with detailed, yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines. All of the content is organized in a powerful, easy-to-use manner so that users can quickly gain the information they need. Library barcode required for login outside of the library.
Canadian Focus
  • Canadian Points of View Reference Centre
    This full-text database is designed to provide students with resources that present multiple sides of a current issue–containing information on key topics of interest to Canadian researchers. Each topic includes an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), counterpoint (opposing argument) and Critical Thinking Guide. Library barcode required for login outside of the library.
  • Canadian Reference Centre
    This database includes leading Canadian periodicals and international periodicals in full text, full-textreference books, thousands of full-text biographies and an image collection containing more than one million photos, maps and flags. Library barcode required for login outside of the library.
  • Gale OneFile: CPI.Q
    Gale OneFile: CPI.Q, the award-winning electronic version of the Canadian Periodical Index, provides the most-requested Canadian reference information available. It includes more than 1,300 Canadian periodicals (more than 700 full text), a bilingual interface (English/French), indexing from 1980 forward, full-text articles from 1983 forward, The Globe and Mail, Maclean's weekly magazine, and even travel handbooks from Fodor's for Canadian destinations.
Careers, Consumer & Business
  • Consumer Health Complete
    The single-most comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. It is designed to support the information needs of patients, and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. CHC provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. Library barcode required for login outside of the library.
  • Cypress Resume
    Complete your resume in minutes. Tailor your work to showcase your strengths. Quickly create cover letters and reference pages. Download, edit, publish and update. Access requirements: Library Card #.
Children
  • NoveList K-8 Plus
    NoveList K-8 Plus is a database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers. Library barcode required for login outside of the library.
  • Our Ontario
    Explore your story via OurOntario.ca! Search, discover, view & access. Information from hundreds of sites collected in one place. It’s your story.
  • Primary Search
    Designed specifically for elementary school libraries, this database contains full text for popular children's magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedic entries and a vast image collection. Students can learn about a variety of topics, such as endangered species, famous musicians, fitness, space exploration and more. Library barcode required for login outside of the library.
e-Magazines & Newspapers
  • Gale OneFile: CPI.Q
    Gale OneFile: CPI.Q, the award-winning electronic version of the Canadian Periodical Index, provides the most-requested Canadian reference information available. It includes more than 1,300 Canadian periodicals (more than 700 full text), a bilingual interface (English/French), indexing from 1980 forward, full-text articles from 1983 forward, The Globe and Mail, Maclean's weekly magazine, and even travel handbooks from Fodor's for Canadian destinations.
  • Masterfile Premier
    Designed specifically for public libraries, this database provides full text for magazines, reference books and primary source documents. It also includes an extensive image collection containing photos, maps and flags. Library barcode required for login outside of the library.
Educational
  • CultureGrams
    This database allows you to experience the cultures of 190 countries and territories. It includes maps, statistics, and other in-depth information. A kids’ edition is available that features history, maps, flags and other information. Recipes are also available from all 190 countries. Access requirements: Login: NTPL399. & Password: Tecum62336.
  • Homework Help (Elementary)
    Need help getting information for your homework? NTPL offers grade-specific Pathfinders for many subjects, as well as links to resources for all your school subjects.
  • Homework Help (Secondary)
    Homework getting you down? Need a little help finding the right sources of information – trusted sites that offer quality information?
  • Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning)
    Lynda.com is now LinkedIn Learning, an American website offering video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills. It is a subsidiary of LinkedIn. It was founded in 1995 by Lynda Weinman as Lynda.com before being acquired by LinkedIn in 2015. Microsoft acquired LinkedIn in December 2016. Library barcode and PIN required for login. Once you login, you need to create your own account with your name and email address.
  • NoveList K-8 Plus
    NoveList K-8 Plus is a database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers. Library barcode required for login outside of the library.
  • NoveList Plus
    NoveList Plus is the premiere database of reading recommendations, available through libraries around the world. It is a comprehensive source of information about books that includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more. Library barcode required for login outside of the library.
  • Popular Computer Tutorials
    Learning Express Library's collection of popular computer tutorials.
  • Primary Search
    Designed specifically for elementary school libraries, this database contains full text for popular children's magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedic entries and a vast image collection. Students can learn about a variety of topics, such as endangered species, famous musicians, fitness, space exploration and more. Library barcode required for login outside of the library.
  • Science Reference Centre
    Designed to meet every student researcher's needs, Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, encyclopedias, reference books and a vast collection of images.
Encyclopedia & Reference
  • Britannica Library
    With three levels of access (one for children, one for teens, and one for adults), this online encyclopedia makes it easy to find the information you need! Articles include images and videos, and everything is easy to share or print. There's even an optional personal sig-in to track project & research material.
  • Digital Archive Ontario (DAO)
    Current and historical content, curated by Toronto Public Library
History & Genealogy
  • Ancestry Library Edition
    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. To access, sign in with your New Tecumseth Public Library card number at the top of this page. Once signed in "Login" link will be visible for you to access Ancestry.
  • Digital Archive Ontario (DAO)
    Current and historical content, curated by Toronto Public Library
Hobbies & Recreation
  • Hobbies & Crafts Reference Centre
    This database offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines, including Bead & Button, Creative Knitting, FineScale Modeler, Quilter's World and many more. Library barcode required for login outside of the library.
  • Home Improvement Reference Centre
    Step by step instruction for those who like to “Do-It-Yourself”. Library barcode required for login outside of the library.
  • Ontario Outdoors Card
    Buy an Ontario license, renew or replace your Outdoors Card, enter a big game draw…
Language
  • Mango Languages
    The easiest way to learn a new language! If you want to track your progress, you will need to create an account (click on the "Create One" option below the Log-In). In future, use your username & password to login. If you do not need to track your progress, you can click on Quick Start and tour the program as a guest.
Literature & Books
  • INFO Ontario – Inter Library Loan Ontario Program (ILLO)
    Please note that due to the pandemic, many libraries are not currently participating in the Interlibrary Loan Program. This will impact the availability of items and delivery times. Please allow 4-6 weeks for your item(s) to arrive. Your patience is appreciated. Looking for a book not in our collection? New Tecumseth Public Library will be happy to source and borrow the item from other library systems in Ontario. • Requestors must have a valid New Tecumseth Public Library card and be in good standing. • Items in print format may be requested and must be in publication for at least one year. • Microfilm may also be requested from participating institutions such as the Archives of Ontario. • Textbooks cannot be requested. • Items will have a limited loan period. Only one renewal is allowed and will be at the discretion of the lending library. Interlibrary loan requests can be submitted in person at your local branch, by telephone, or by using the Online ILLO Form.
  • Literary Reference Centre
    This comprehensive, full-text database provides a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes—to give students, professors, and researchers a foundation of literary reference works to meet their research needs. Library barcode required for login outside of the library.
  • NextReads
    Newsletters deliver reading recommendations to your inbox, based on your own reading interests.
  • NoveList K-8 Plus
    NoveList K-8 Plus is a database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers. Library barcode required for login outside of the library.
  • NoveList Plus
    NoveList Plus is the premiere database of reading recommendations, available through libraries around the world. It is a comprehensive source of information about books that includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more. Library barcode required for login outside of the library.
  • Simcoe OverDrive eMedia
    Enjoy audio- and e- books at home or on the go! It’s as easy as 1-2-3 with the Simcoe.OverDrive databases. Simply install the free software from the Simcoe.OverDrive website, check out the title on your library card and download it to your computer or mobile device. Enjoy titles on your home PC, smartphone, tablet, eReader or other mobile device. Access requirements: Library Card # & PIN.
Science & Technology
  • Consumer Health Complete
    The single-most comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. It is designed to support the information needs of patients, and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. CHC provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. Library barcode required for login outside of the library.
  • Gale Health & Wellness
    Gale Health and Wellness offers 24/7 access to full-text medical journals, magazines, reference works, multimedia, and much more. Perfect for researchers at all levels, this comprehensive consumer health resource provides authoritative information on the full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices.
  • Gale OneFile Health and Medicine
    Created specifically for students, knowledgeable consumer health researchers, and health care professionals, Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine is the perfect resource for up-to-date information on the complete range of health care topics. With more than 2,500 embargo-free, full-text periodicals, reference books, pamphlets, and hundreds of videos demonstrating medical procedures and live surgeries, Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine ensures that researchers get current, scholarly, comprehensive answers to health-related questions.
  • Popular Computer Tutorials
    Learning Express Library's collection of popular computer tutorials.
  • Science Reference Centre
    Designed to meet every student researcher's needs, Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, encyclopedias, reference books and a vast collection of images.