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CAMPUS 
(National Film Board)
Access to a vast selection of films from the National Film Board of Canada, including many only available through the library.
Literary Reference Centre*Full text for plot summaries, synopses and work overviews, literary criticism, author biographies, literary journals, book reviews, classic texts, poems, short stories, author interviews and more!  Tutorial
Literature Resource CentreCriticism, biographies, bibliographies, articles, compare & contrast pages, full-text author's works, and reading lists for a wide range of authors. Mobile App (Gale) | Tutorials: Basic, Advanced
NoveList Plus*Search for books by subjects, plot, characters and more. Descriptions, reading levels and ratings are provided.
Tsuga-Innisfil Public Library's Online CatalogueSearch for books, movies and more at Innisfil Public Library.
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Career CruisingJob descriptions, education requirements, annual income, career paths and more on various careers. 
Criminal Justice eCollectionFor those studying to become a lawyer or law enforcement officer, paralegal, forensic scientist and more. Mobile App (Gale)
General Business File ASAP

A combination of indexing, abstracts and full text for business and trade publications. Includes directory listings for companies and investment analysts' reports on major companies and industries. Mobile App (Gale)

Insurance and Liability eCollectionA broad view of this multimillion dollar industry, covering such topics as labor relations, mortgage banking, legal issues, and more. Mobile App (Gale)
LegalTracProvides full-text coverage of major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals; great for law students, faculty and legal researchers. Mobile App (Gale)
Reference Group*Use this online directory to identify your competitors, suppliers, and other businesses in Innisfil and throughout Canada.  Tip sheet Word | PDF
Small Business eCollectionPerfect for business schools and entrepreneurs, this compilation provides insights, tips, strategies and success stories. Mobile App (Gale)
Vocations and Careers eCollectionFinding the right career can be a daunting and high stakes task: finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career are all topics covered by this collection. Mobile App (Gale)
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Canadian Reference Centre*Articles from Canadian newspapers, journals and reference books.  After logging in, click on the "EBSCOhost Web" icon to access this database. Mobile App (EBSCO)
CPI.QArticles from Canadian periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers). Mobile App (Gale)
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Encyclopaedia Britannica*The classic reference source.  Videos, media, biographies and more.  To access Britannica Online from your mobile device use http://m.search.eb.com
Gale Virtual Reference Library*A virtual reference library of over 40 ebook reference works (47,781 documents).  Includes a Help Guide with text and video tutorials  Mobile App (Gale)
General OneFile Provides instant access to periodical and news content and indexing from a variety of mainstream and specialized sources from The New York Times to refereed academic journals. Mobile App (Gale)
General Reference Center Gold*Articles from reference books, newspapers, magazines & journals covering numerous topics. Mobile App (Gale)
World Book Online*Encyclopedia-quality information for all ages and grades.  Includes digital books, French and Spanish-language interface, social studies, science, and even crafts!
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Consumer Health Complete*Canadian health information including medications, alternative medicine and information on specific conditions.  Tutorial | Mobile App (EBSCO)
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Native Peoples of Simcoe CountyA history of local Native Peoples.
Our StoriesAn online collection of local historical information, including photos, vital statistics, newpaper articles and other documents.
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Computer DatabaseComputer related information including reviews and articles on software, hardware, electronics and other technologies. Mobile App (Gale)
General Science eCollectionInformation on the latest scientific developments, covering topics such as physics, advanced mathematics and nanotechnology. Mobile App (Gale)
Information Science and Library Issues eCollectionCurrent and accurate information for the information professional; includes industry journals and periodicals. Mobile App (Gale)
Science Reference Centre*Articles from research journals and studies.  After logging in, click on the "EBSCOhost Web" icon to access this database. Mobile App (EBSCO)
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A to Z Maps*All kinds of maps: political, geological, precipitation, earthquakes and more.  Tutorials
Communications and Mass Media eCollection

A custom collection of more than 250 journals focused on all aspects of the communications field such as advertising and public relations, linguistics, and literature. Mobile App (Gale)

Diversity Studies eCollection

This collection for social science, history and liberal arts coursework, explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community. Mobile App (Gale)

Educators 200

Practical and theoretical information for teachers and instructors.

Environmental Studies and Policy eCollection

Answers environmentally-related inquiries about environmental issues and policies, including diverse perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, and corporate interests. Mobile App (Gale)

Global Road Warrior*Information on countries around the world, including culture, climate, economy, transportation and much more.  Tutorials
Military and Intelligence DatabaseA custom collection of over 400 journals, covering all aspects of the past and current state of military affairs such as socioeconomic effects of war, governmental policies, the structure of armed forces, and more. Mobile App (Gale)
Pop Culture eCollection* Articles from magazines, journals and reference books on art, social science, history and more. Mobile App (Gale)
Psychology CollectionThis collection gives individuals a basic understanding of the study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops and diminishes over time. Mobile App (Gale)
Religion & Philosophy eCollection*  Users of this collection can research different religions and philosophies, and how they impact our daily lives.
War & Terrorism eCollection* Articles for students of history, social sciences or current events which provide insight into conflicts and their many causes. Mobile App (Gale)
World History eCollection* This collection provides well-rounded coverage of both the current thinking and events in World History, as well as scholarly work being established in the field. Mobile App (Gale)
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