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	Academic OneFile Extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other academic subjects.
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	Access Science Up-to-date articles and biographies about science and technology, including the entire McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology.
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	Agriculture Collection Comprised of nearly 200 titles, researchers will have access to current and authoritative content that spans the industry, from practical aspects of farming to scientific research in horticulture.
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	Ancestry Contains census, birth, marriage & death records, directories, passenger lists, immigration records, maps and more from Canada, US and the UK.
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	Audiobook Collection Search or browse the collection for audiobooks to download to your computer or mobile device.
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	AudioBookCloud (formerly TumbleTalkingBooks) An online collection of streaming audio books for all ages. Listen to books in many different categories: fiction, non-fiction, children's books and more. Books are never 'on hold' and there is no need to download.
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	Biography In Context Search for current or historic people by name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender, or by keyword and full text.
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	BookFLIX BookFlix pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading and learning, reinforcing early reading skills and introducing children to a world of knowledge and exploration.
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	Business Economics and Theory Collection With a strong emphasis on titles covered in the EconLit database, this collection provides academic journals and magazines focusing on topics in economics.
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	Canada In Context Offers easy access to award-winning content based on national curriculum standards, covering all the major subject areas including history, literature, science, social studies and more!
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	Canadian Directory to Foundations and Corporations Updated every week, this is Canada's largest and most accurate bilingual fundraising database.
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	Canadian Encyclopedia Information in French and English about Canada and the world, including timelines of Canadian and world events.
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	Canadian Newsstand Full text of 41 newspapers published by Torstar Media Group, including the Waterloo Region Record. Updated daily.
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	Canadian Points of View This full-text database is designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue.
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	Career Cruising Discover the career best suited to you with unique assessment tools, education information, career profiles and more.
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	CBCA Complete Articles and reports relating to business and current affairs in Canada from trade publications, magazines, newspapers, academic journals, wire feeds and more. (Comprised of the former CBCA Business, CBCA Current Events, CBCA Education and CBCA Reference databases.)
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	Chilton Auto Repair Library Repair information for thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models.
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	Communication and Media Collection Contains journals focused on all aspects of the communications field, including advertising and public relations, linguistics, and literature.
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	Computer Database Access today's most well-read and influential periodicals on the computer, telecommunications and electronics industries.
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	Consumer Health Complete Provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.
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	Consumer Reports An online, fully-searchable version of the popular Consumer Reports magazine. Features expert ratings and recommendations on thousands of products and services.
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	Contemporary Authors Provides complete biographical and bibliographical information and references on more than 120,000 U.S. and international authors.
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	CPI.Q Find millions of articles from a comprehensive list of Canadian and International journals, magazines and reference content, all with a Canadian focus. Includes the Globe & Mail, MacLean's, the Canadian Parliamentary Guide, Canadian Newsmakers, and more.
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	Criminal Justice Collection A great source for those studying to become a lawyer or law enforcement officer, this collection is dedicated to the study of crime and justice.
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	Culinary Arts Collection Includes major cooking and nutrition magazines as well as searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information.
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	Discovering Collection Easy-to-use database covers many of the core classroom subject areas for students from middle school to high school.
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	Diversity Studies Collection This collection explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community.
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	Download Library by Overdrive Download Library is a collection of downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, videos & music available 24/7 to all KPL cardholders. Titles can be downloaded to PCs, Macs, and certain portable devices.
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	Dragon Source - Chinese Magazines Online A wide selection of popular Chinese-language magazines are available for online reading in this collection.
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	eBook Collection Search or browse the collection for eBooks to read online or download to your mobile device.
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	Educators 200 Perfect for educating future teachers and administrators, this set covers the latest technologies, developments, instruction and breakthroughs.
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	Encyclopédie Universalis [en francais] With several thousand photographs, tables, figures, and maps, the Encyclopédia Universalis is a top-rated french-language research tool. Please note this is a french-language resource only.
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	Environmental Studies & Policy Collection Robust coverage of environmental issues and policies, including perspectives from the scientific community, policy makers, and corporate interests.
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	Europa World The online version of the Europa World Year Book, covering geographic, political, statistical and economic information for over 250 countries and territories.
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	European Business ASAP Use this database to find articles on: Finance, Acquisitions and Mergers, International Trade, Money Management, New Technologies and Products, Local and Regional Business Trends, Investments and Banking.
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	Expanded Academic ASAP More than 3300 indexed and 2000 full-text academic journals and periodicals, covering the sciences, social sciences and humanities.
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	Fine Arts and Music Collection More than 100 full-text magazines and journals covered in databases such as the Wilson Art Index and RILM. Resources to support research in areas such as drama, music, art history, and filmmaking.
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	Financial Post Advisor Includes company histories, predecessor and defunct information, financial data, stock prices and buy/sell recommendations.
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	Freegal Music Download free (and legal) music from a variety of artists and genres from the Sony catalogue, which includes many of today's most popular musicians. You can download 3 songs per week, which are yours to keep!
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	Garden, Landscape, and Horticulture Collection This resource focuses on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture for the novice and expert gardener.
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	Gender Studies Collection (formerly GLBT Life & Issues Collection) Provides balanced coverage of such topics as gender studies, family and marital issues, health aspects, and many more.
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	General Business File ASAP Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics.
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	General OneFile Articles from mainstream to specialized sources, and an intuitive search interface, make this an unequaled source for virtually every popular, business and professional topic.
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	General Reference Center Gold Information on current events and topics of general interest from newspapers, magazines, and reference books.
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	General Science Collection Provides researchers with the information needed to stay current on the latest scientific developments.
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	Global Books in Print Over 4 million book titles and 250,000 publishers of print, video and audio worldwide.
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	Global Issues in Context International viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events. Features a wide variety of specially selected, highly relevant sources for analysis of social, political, military, economic, environmental, health, and cultural issues.
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	Grolier Online Encyclopedias An abundance of encyclopedia articles, maps and current event information. Includes the New Book of Popular Science, Lands and Peoples, La Nueva Enciclopedia Cumbre, and more.
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	Grolier Online Kids Information from encyclopedia articles, magazines and websites for kids.
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	Grzimek's Animal Life This product uses the content from Bernhard Grzimek's renowned encyclopedia to provide unequaled coverage on more than 4,000 species, and includes more than 11,000 images, videos, illustrations, and maps.
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	Health & Wellness Resource Center Health and wellness information from medical journals, general interest titles and other sources such as medical encyclopedias and pamphlets.
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	Health Reference Center - Academic Health information for medical professionals, students and the general public from nursing, allied health and medical journals, general interest magazines, pamphlets, and reference books.
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	Home Improvement Collection With this collection of nearly 100 home improvement focused titles, hobbyists and professional carpenters alike will immediately put their projects on a more solid foundation.
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	Hoovers Company Records Featuring profiles of more than 40,000 companies, 600 industries, and 225,000 key executives, Hoover's provides easy access to the most thorough and up-to-date business information available.
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	Hospitality & Tourism Collection Extensive coverage of both the historical developments and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism field.
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	Information Science & Technology Collection Comprised of content from leading industry journals, this collection provides current and accurate information for the information professional.
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	InfoTrac Newsstand With InfoTrac Newsstand, you can easily search a collection of more than 1,000 international newspapers, translate articles into 11 different languages, create email alerts, and customize your search options and results format.
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	Insurance and Liability Collection This collection takes a broad view of the insurance and liability industry, covering such topics as labor relations, mortgage banking, legal issues, and more.
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	Junior Edition This database is designed for students in junior high and middle school with access to a variety of magazines, newspapers and reference books.
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	Kids InfoBits Kids InfoBits is a database covering the core subject areas, developed especially for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5.
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	LegalTrac Drawing on a wide variety of the most highly regarded legal publications, LegalTrac™ provides major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals.
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	Literature Criticism Online Easily search and retrieve 19th century literary criticism, 20th century literary criticism, and contemporary literary criticism.
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	Literature Resource Centre Literature criticisms and plot summaries, author biographies, definitions of literary terms, and full-text articles from literary journals.
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	Magill on Literature Critical analyses and plot summaries of fiction, poetry and drama from around the world.
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	Mergent Industry Reports for Canada and the United States Comprehensive reports on the North American economy, including analysis of the market environment, industry landscape and market trends.
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	Military and Intelligence Database Direct access to more than 600 military-related and general interest periodicals, including military-specific and world news publications.
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	National Newspaper Index National Newspaper Index provides quick access to the indexing of America's top newspapers in one seamless search.
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	NoveList Plus Find your next great read using NoveList! Includes reviews, recommendations, book talks and more for over 200,000 fiction and non-fiction titles.
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	NoveList K – 8 Plus Reviews, booklists, and recommended reads for more than 60,000 fiction and non-fiction books to help K-8 students find their next great read.
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	Nursing and Allied Health Collection All aspects of the Nursing profession - from direct patient care to health care administration - are covered in this collection of nearly 400 titles.
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	Pebble Go A fun, award-winning pre-K to grade 3 database for reading and research, with topics ranging from Animals to Earth & Space.
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	Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Includes over 60 titles in the fields of physical therapy and sports medicine. Topics include proven treatment techniques, experimental research theses, and many more.
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	Pop Culture Collection This full-text collection provides useful information on popular culture, trends, and social significance, from sociological, historical, and artistic perspectives.
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	Press Display Instant online access to a wide selection of newspapers from around the world in full-color, full-page format.
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	Psychology Collection A full-text collection comprised of select journals designed to give individuals a basic understanding of the study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops over time.
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	ReferenceGroup (formerly Reference Canada) Look up Canadian business and industry profiles, company descriptions, executive directories, market research and more.
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	Religion & Philosophy Collection This custom collection provideds coverage of different religions, philosophies and how they impact our daily lives. Two hundred and fifty subject-appropriate full-text periodicals are included.
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	Santé en français Fournit des rapports faciles à lire avec des renseignements scientifiquement fondés dans le domaine de la santé. Ces rapports couvrant diverses maladies, conditions et traitements sont vérifiés par des médecins et reflètent les données les plus récentes.
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	Scott’s Directories A comprehensive index of Canadian manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors.
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	Science This collection of over 120 mostly peer-reviewed journals covers subjects such as physics, astronomy, botany, biology & genetics, technology and astronomy.
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	Sesame Street eBooks Over 150 online learning books for children featuring the Sesame Street cast of characters. Includes e-books, audiobooks, animated books and interactive books.
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	Shakespeare Database Resources include the most recent Arden Shakespeare editions of the complete works, as well as editions and adaptations of Shakespeare's works.
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	Small Business Collection Perfect for business schools and entrepreneurs, this compilation of full-text articles provides insights, tips, strategies and success stories.
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	Student Edition This periodical database is designed for high-school students with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books.
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	Teen Health and Wellness Thinking about getting a tattoo? Coping with a break up? Struggling with anxiety? Worried about a friend who is a binge drinker? Check out this awesome website to find out info on these topics plus tons of others. Read personal stories, find out what's in the news and watch videos. You can also download the free app.
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	Transparent Language Online A comprehensive language learning tool, featuring grammar and speaking lessons for over 70 languages.
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	Tumble Books Online read-along books for children, where sentences are highlighted as they are read by the storyteller. Listen to a story, do a puzzle, play a game and much, much more!
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	Tumble Readables An online collection of read-along titles geared toward elementary and high school students, featuring adjustable online text, sentance highlighting and complete audio narration.
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	Video Librarian Movie Reviews Over 20,000 movie ratings, reviews and recommendations, including DVD special features, movie news, a new releases calendar, and video and DVD distributor lists.
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	Virtual Reference Library Virtual Reference Library is a collection of 342 e-books, including encyclopedias and specialized reference resources for all types of research.
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	Vocation & Careers Collection Containing full text from nearly 400 journals, this collection provides content from general career guides to highly specialized industry publications.
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	War and Terrorism Collection A definitive collection for students of history, social science and current events, providing insight into conflicts and their multiple causes.
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	What Do I Read Next? This database gives readers of all ages access to more than 115,000 titles, both fiction and non-fiction, and includes plot summaries, award winning titles, recommended reading lists and more.
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	World History Collection This collection provides balanced 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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