eRESOURCES
Electronic resources include any type of electronic/digital or networked resource
whether accessed on campus or accessed off campus. Examples of eResources include:
- periodical and reference databases,
- e-books and e-journals,
- CD-ROMs
Library Databases are licensed for use by currently registered students & employees of George Brown College.
Electronic Databases
Use Electronic Databases to search for articles in
periodicals, research reference sources, or eBook sources. You will find a
complete list of those databases available to members of the George Brown
College community.
Periodical Database
A periodical database contain articles from
magazines, journals, and newspapers. The format may include citations,
abstracts, graphics, or the full-texts of the articles. Click here for
Off Campus Access to Databases
Reference Database
A reference database contain one or more reference works. Typical reference
works include encyclopedia, handbooks, dictionaries, manuals, visual media, and
guides to standards and codes.
E-book Database
An e-book database provide access to thousands of books which you can
either read page-by-page, or search though a book. We subscribe to two major
e-book databases,
NetLibrary and
Xrefer Plus. Other databases can contain
e-books, such as
OVID, which as well as providing access to medical, and
nursing indexes and full-text periodicals, also provide the complete text to 8
key medical, nursing, and pharmacy texts.
Electronic Databases by Subject
Use
Electronic Databases by Subject to find databases that are recommended for
use within your subject area.
Full-Text Periodicals Search
Locate
Full-Text Periodical
titles (print or electronic). Included are
the dates between which the periodical titles are available in full-text either
from an online source, which will connect you immediately to the database, or
the campus location holding a print subscription.
Electronic Databases - Trial Database
Electronic Databases - Trial Databases are made available for a limited period for evaluation purposes only.
Response from Faculty and staff are appreciated. Your input is requested regarding relevance to George Brown
College programs, the quality of content, etc. We welcome your
Comments & Suggestions.
Electronic Databases - Off Campus Access
Many of the electronic databases are available from outside the college, using
off campus access. A user number and library PIN are required for this access. Link
here for details: Electronic Databases -
Off Campus Access
E-Books - The Digital Book
Research by E-book! Yes,
you can search or read electronic documents online just like having the book
with you.
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