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Databases

Databases

LDCSB Databases

Note: ALL above databases are subscription databases which require password logins.
 
User name and password information is found in the Library VLE (Resources>Content>Databases)
 
All Databases and other library resources are also found in the Virtual Learning Environment under Toolkit>Library Resources
 

Why should we use databases? Is the information in a database different than in a Google search?

Watch the following video to find out.

Search vs Research
McMaster University Library (September 2020) has graciously granted us permission to share the following video and links to their How Library Stuff Works resources: 
 
 

Remember: Your public library also offers a multitude of databases which you can access with your public library card and pin.

 
 
 

 

Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards for high school.
Britannica is also accessible once logged in to the LDCSB VLE >Toolkit>Library Resources. For login information, go to the SMHS Library in the VLE>Resources>Content>Databases

CBC Curio password required

Curio.ca is CBC and Radio-Canada’s online subscriber-based streaming service developed expressly for the Canadian educational community, including school boards, government ministries, universities, colleges and cégeps, and public libraries. Curio.ca currently reaches over two million students across Canada.

With a dedicated team of people experienced in educational resource development, production, web development, sales, marketing and distribution, Curio.ca is committed to providing the Canadian educational community with high-quality, Canadian digital learning resources that align with curriculum to meet today’s classroom needs and support learning when, where and how teachers and students want it.

 

EBSCO password required

EBSCO Databases are also located in the LDCSB VLE drop down Toolkit menu > Library Resources (you can either click on EBSCO Discovery Service or Intermediate/Senior for more EBSCO links including, Secondary Schools Explora , Canadian Points of View...Password info is in your VLE Learning Commons) If you are not sure of how to use these databases, maybe the following tutorials will help.

EBSCO Discovery Service Tutorial

EBSCO Explora for Secondary Schools

EBSCO Canadian Points of View Tutorial

Gale subscription databases are also available in the Toolkit under Library Resources once you log in to your LDCSB d2l account. These databases and many more are also available online at your public library using your library card and pin.
 

Gale Database Tutorials:

When You Need a Research Topic

This above tutorial highlights some quick techniques for developing a research topic with the help of your Gale In Context resources.

 

Narrowing Your Research Topic

This above tutorial shares strategies for narrowing wide research topics, and using advanced search features to pinpoint documents within your Gale In Context resources.

 

Gale Tools - Downloading and Sending to Google Drive and OneDrive

This above tutorial shows you how to download results or use the Send to tool to add documents to Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive from many Gale resources.

 

Gale Tools - Cite

This above tutorial shows you how to use Citation Tools found in many Gale resources to simplify the research process.

 

Gale Tools - Highlights and Notes

This above tutorial shows you how to use Highlights and Notes to keep track of key concepts and document sections within many Gale resources.

 

Gale Tools - Topic Finder

This above tutorial shows you how to use the Topic Finder found in many Gale resources to analyze search results and create a unique research topic.

LDCSB Library Resources landing pagepasswords required
 
Here you will find links to Databases, Encyclopedias, Streamed Content, Newspapers, General Reference, and authenticated websites, including Public and Local Libraries and Canadian content websites which you will find helpful with your research projects. You will also find this link in your VLE: Toolkit>Library Resources. Password and login information is located in your Library VLE: Resources>Content>Databases tab.
On Corepassword required
 

ON-Core is a core curriculum content platform created by McIntyre Media Inc. for use in Ontario schools. The content is 100% Canadian Produced and has been selected for its strong curriculum fit. Resources are relevant to teachers and K-12 students and emphasize ties to the curriculum. Every segment meets a specific area of the curriculum and course, grade and strand or expectations are easily viewable.

ON-Core is a rich and versatile streaming platform that gives you access to a relevant and outstanding collection of content that will spark student engagement, facilitate creative thinking and foster critical thinking skills. ON-Core is available on a variety of devices, and gives you access to thousands of hours of exceptional and current programming including a vast selection from some of Canada’s finest producers including an exceptional library of titles featuring Indigenous voices, policy and issues.

Teen Health and Wellnesspassword required
The award-winning Teen Health & Wellness provides middle and high school students with up-to-date, nonjudgmental, straightforward curricular, and self-help support. Articles are correlated to state, national, and provincial standards, including Common Core Health and Science. Topics covered include diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying, LGBTQ+ issues, and more.