Library Services: Food Technology: Search Databases

Article Databases

Start with one or more of these article databases.

Each database contains a variety of resources, including academic journals, professional/trade magazines, news articles, videos, and more.

Food Science Source
Journals and trade magazines for food industry professionals. Learn to Use Food Science Source
Academic OneFile
Contains academic journals, magazines and newspapers. Learn to use Academic OneFile

An Example of How to Reference an Academic Journal Article in APA @ Conestoga Format

Seago, J. (2016). Its All In the Delivery: Sharing Difficult Messages is an Unavoidable Part of the Job for Internal Auditors. Internal Auditor, 73(6), 42-47. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from Academic OneFile database.

More About Referencing Academic Journals

An Example of How to Reference a Magazine or News Article in APA @ Conestoga Format

Klein, J. (2017, May 11). Easy and Effective Workouts Anyone Can Try During Exams. UWIRE Text. Retrieved May 12, 2017, from Academic OneFile database.

More About Referencing Magazines & News Sources (Newspapers, Newswires, etc)
ABI Inform Trade and Industry
Contains industry reports and magazines. Canadian content. Learn to use ABI Inform

An Example of How to Reference a Trade Journal or Magazine Article in APA @ Conestoga Format

Crane, R. (2016, June 27). Why the Execution of an Idea is More Important than the Idea Itself. Advertising Age. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from ABI/Inform Trade & Industry database.

More About Referencing Magazines

An Example of How to Reference a Report in APA @ Conestoga Format

First Research. (2016). Beer, Wine & Distilled Spirits Wholesalers - Quarterly Update 2/15/2016. [Industry Report]. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from ABI/Inform Trade & Industry database.

More About Referencing Reports
Agriculture Collection
Contains academic journals and magazines. Learn to use Agriculture Collection
Business Source Complete
Contains academic journals and professional magazines. Also includes country, company and industry reports. Learn to Use Business Source Complete
Culinary Arts Collection
Professional magazines, recipes, restaurant reviews, industry reports. Learn to use Culinary Arts Collection
Science Direct
Academic journals on topics in health and social sciences.

News Databases

Scan the news for major events, as well as details on specific companies or industries.

Canadian Major Dailies
This database has been replaced by PressReader, which provides access to all major Canadian newspapers, as well as thousands of other international newspapers and magazines.

An Example of How to Reference a Newspaper Article in APA @ Conestoga Format

Saunders, D. (2017, January 2). In 1967, Change Could No Longer Be Stopped. The Globe and Mail. Retrieved January 2, 2017, from Canadian Major Dailies database.

More About Referencing Magazines & News Sources (Newspapers, Newswires, etc)
Nexis Uni
Contains newspapers, newswires, radio transcripts, trade and business magazines, country and company reports. Formerly LexisNexis.
Regional Business News
Regional business and trade magazines covering the United States. Some international content as well. Learn to Use Regional Business News

Search for Magazines, Newspapers and Journals by Title

Example: Search for Quality Progress.

Video and Image Collections

The Library provides a wide variety of streaming videos. These videos include documentaries and educational films, and can provide an interesting way to learn about a new topic. Search video collections for the subject you are interested in, such as Food, Nutrition, Agriculture, and so on.

Films on Demand
Contains educational streamed videos on a variety of academic, professional and technical topics.

An Example of How to Reference a Streaming Video from a Database in APA @ Conestoga Format

Caulfield, N. (Producer), & Wisniewski, L. (Producer & Director). (2003). Ethnic Fragmentation in Canada—The Power of Place: Geography for the 21st Century [Video file]. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from Films on Demand database.

More About Referencing Streaming Videos
Kanopy
Includes films and documentaries from Criterion, California Newsreel, HBO, Psychotherapy.net, Learning Seed, Symptom Media and much more.

An Example of How to Reference a Streaming Video from a Database in APA @ Conestoga Format

Matulich, J. (Producer), & St. John, T. (Director). (2004). The Stanford Video Guide to Negotiating [Video file]. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from Kanopy Streaming Service database.

More About Referencing Streaming Videos

Image collections are a great resource for pictures that are available for educational use (make sure you cite your sources!). Use images to enhance your presentations and essays, or just to help clarify tough topics.

Britannica ImageQuest
Contains millions of rights-cleared photos, graphics and images for educational use.