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CKPL Selected Resources |
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| February 2012 - Mango Languages |
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Mango Languages is an online language-learning tool teaching conversation skills for a wide variety of languages. It offers 38 language learning courses for English speakers and 16 ESL (English as a Second Language). coursesSee more information on the database here. |
| January 2012 - Grzimek's Animal Life |
| December 2011 - Overdrive eBook and AudioBook |
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Our most popular database this year is OverDrive. All you need is a computer or mobile device with internet connection, your library card number and free software. It's easy... browse, check-out, download and enjoy! See the details of the database here. |
| November 2011 - Teen Health and Wellness |
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The last thing on teens’ minds right now are health and wellness, but it’s good to know that when a health issue does come up the Library has the database Teen Health and Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers. The database has everything from Body Basics to Skills for School, Work, & Life. There is also a link to Hotlines and a free download for a Mobile App, so teens have quick access to the Teen Health and Wellness database and Hotlines when a crisis or information need arises. See the details of the database here. |
| September 2011 - Canadian Newsstand |
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This full text database includes the complete available electronic backfile for most newspapers, providing full access to the articles, columns, editorials, and features.. See the details of the database here. |
| August/October 2011 - Consumer Health Complete |
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Designed to support the information needs of patients, this full-text database covers all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. Includes topics such as aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs and alcohol, fitness, nutrition and dietetics, children's health, and men and women's health. See the details of the database here. |
| July 2011 - Home Improvement Reference Center |
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Home Improvement Reference Center provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering all manner of home improvement/repair projects. See the details of the database here. |
| June 2011 - Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center |
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Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center 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. See the details of the database here. |
| May 2011 - GLBT Life and Issues eCollection and Diversity Studies Collection |
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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Life and Issues eCollection aims to provide balanced coverage of this significant aspect of our culture, covering such topics as gender studies, family and marital issues, health aspects, and many more. |
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Diversity Studies Collection is a must-have for social science, history and liberal arts coursework. This collection explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community. See the details of the database here. |
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Pebble Go is a nonfiction tool designed for students in Grades K-3. There are two databases available--one on Animals and one on Earth and Space. See the details of the database here. |
| December 2010 - OverDrive & Chatham Daily News |
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OverDrive Audiobooks & eBooks
OverDrive provides a collection of fiction and non-fiction audiobooks and ebooks. OverDrive’s download service provides direct transfer to iPod, Zune, and nearly all MP3 players and eBook readers. This is quickly becoming a popular service for libraries’ mobile and connected users.
Updated: Monthly
Remote access available.
Brought to you by Knowledge Ontario
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Chatham Daily News
Full-text Chatham Daily News articles from 1999 to current day. Provided by Sun Media. Includes obituaries.
Updated: Daily
In library use only. |
| September 2010 - Health & Wellness |
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Teen Health & Wellness
Rosen Teen Health and Wellness provides teens and young adults, twelve through nineteen years of age, with curricular support and self-help on topics including diseases and conditions; drugs and alcohol; nutrition and fitness; mental and emotional health; sexuality and sexual health; bullying and internet safety; green living; family life, and more [Rosen Publishing]. |
| February 2010 - Culinary Arts & ServiceOntario Services to Business Guide |
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Culinary Arts Collection
This online database includes 250 major cooking and nutrition magazines. Coverage includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information.
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ServiceOntario Services to Business Guide
This guide provides a starting point for entrepreneurs to address their most immediate needs when thinking about, or forming a new business. It highlights library and government resources available to assist entrepreneurs in Ontario.
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| November 2009 - Chatham Music Archive & Cyndi's List |
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Chatham Music Archive
Information about local bands and musicians, including photos and small biographies. Listed by both name and year released.
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| October 2009 - Cochrane Library |
| September 2009 - LibriVox |
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LibriVox: free open source audio books.
"LibriVox volunteers record chapters of books in the public domain and release the audio files back onto the net (via podcast and catalog). Our goal is to make all public domain books available as free audio books. We are a totally volunteer, open source, free content, public domain project." |
| June 2009 - Google News Archive Search |
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“Google News Archive Search provides an easy way to search and explore historical archives. You can search for events, people or ideas and see how they have been described over time." |
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MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health and wellness questions. MedlinePlus brings together informative resources from government agencies and health-related organizations. MEDLINE has organized subject searches, easy access to medical journal articles, illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, information about drugs and supplements, and latest health news. MedlinePlus- Your Trusted Health Information |
| April 2009 - Ontario Time Machine |
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The Ontario Time Machine (OTM) is dedicated to the learning and discovery of Ontario's early documentary heritage. A partnership among the Toronto Public Library, the Hamilton Public Library and the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, the OTM presents a collection that represents a variety of publications, subjects, viewpoints and perspectives.
The OTM was designed through the Toronto Public Library’s interactive page-turning application, providing an opportunity to explore Ontario’s history through original diaries, books and other publications. Click here and start your exploration today |
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AboutMyProperty™ is a secure, online service that provides property taxpayers with convenient access to property assessment information. Through AboutMyProperty™, property taxpayers can access property assessment information, site information and recent sales information on their own property and similar properties - free of charge. |
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Posting created by: Library group.
Last updated: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 |
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