Library & Learning Services: Trades and Woodworking: Search Databases

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Search a Database for Articles

Start with one or more of these article databases. Each database contains a variety of resources, including, professional/trade magazines, news articles, academic journals, videos, and more.

ABI/Inform Collection This link opens in a new window
Contains academic and trade journal articles, dissertations, market reports, industry reports, business cases and global and trade news. Canadian content.
Learn to use ABI Inform / Terms of Use (ABI Inform)
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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.

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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.

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Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Contains academic journals.
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Canadian Reference Centre This link opens in a new window
A collection magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books. Learn to Use Canadian Reference Centre
Gale in Context: Canada This link opens in a new window
Includes magazines, academic journals, news articles, images, videos, etc. Canadian content. Learn to use Gale in Context: Canada
Home Improvement Collection This link opens in a new window
Magazines, both general interest and trade-based, for home improvement hobbyists and professionals. Learn to use Home Improvement Collection
Emerald Insight - Property Management and Built Environment Collection This link opens in a new window
Contains academic journals on construction, property management, disaster resilience, and sustainable development.
Agriculture (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Contains academic journals and magazines. Learn to use Agriculture Collection

General Resources

These resources provide good introductions to topics, and include general information from resources such as videos, encyclopedia entries, case studies, and opinion pieces.

Chilton Library This link opens in a new window
Access detailed information for performing auto repair jobs. Learn to use Chilton Library
BuildingGreen This link opens in a new window
A site devoted to building design through a lens of sustainability. Contains authoritative information on progressive building design strategies, topics and issues.
Britannica Academic This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive encyclopedia, including videos, country comparisons, biographies, and a world atlas.
Gale in Context: Science This link opens in a new window
Magazines and academic journals discussing science topics. Learn to use Gale in Context: Science

E-books

Explore the full text of hundreds of thousands of books electronically, with 24/7 access wherever you have an internet connection.

ASM Handbooks Online This link opens in a new window
From the Materials Information Society, these handbooks describe the properties and performance of materials, particularly metals and alloys, and the manufacturing and fabrication processes for components.

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An Example of How to Reference a Book with Individually Authored Chapters in APA @ Conestoga Format

Karthikeyan, J. (2013). Cold Spray Process. In ASM International, Thermal Spray Technology Vol 5A, ASM Handbook. (54-59). Retrieved May 23, 2017, from ASM Handbook Online database.

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American Welding Society eLibrary This link opens in a new window
Up to 50 users at a time
The American Welding Society's standards library. Includes the Welding Handbook.

An Example of How to Reference a Standard in IEEE Format

[1] Uniform Designation System for Oxyfuel Nozzles, AWS C4.5M:2012, 2012. Available: https://academicaccess-aws-org.eztest.ocls.ca/Standards_Detail.aspx?id=7853&activityType=5

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Access Engineering This link opens in a new window
EBSCOhost eBook & Audiobook Collection This link opens in a new window

An Example of How to Reference an eBook in APA @ Conestoga Format

Boniwell, I. (2012). Positive Psychology In A Nutshell: The Science of Happiness (3rd ed.). Retrieved January 1, 2017, from EBSCOhost Ebook Collection database.

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An Example of How to Reference an Entry in a Dictionary or Encyclopedia in APA @ Conestoga Format

Anxiety Disorders. (2010). In N.A. Piotrowski (Ed.), Salem Health: Psychology and Mental Health. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from EBSCOhost Ebook Collection database.

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Ebook Central This link opens in a new window

An Example of How to Reference an eBook in APA @ Conestoga Format

Juntunen, V.R. (2013). Child Abuse Sourcebook. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from Ebook Central database.

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O'Reilly Media (formerly Safari Books) This link opens in a new window

Construction Health and Safety Manual

Video and Image Collections

The Library provides a wide variety of streaming videos. These videos include tutorials, 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 Automotive Technology, Construction, Residential Energy Efficiency, and so on.

Videos

LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new window
Contains instructional videos exploring software, IT, design, technology and business skills. Achieve your personal and professional goals.
SafetyHub Videos This link opens in a new window
Canadian workplace safety training videos for all types of work environments.
Learn to use SafetyHub
Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Contains educational streamed videos on a variety of academic, professional and technical topics.
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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.

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Kanopy This link opens in a new window
Includes films and documentaries from Criterion, California Newsreel, HBO, Psychotherapy.net, Learning Seed, Symptom Media and much more.
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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.

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Images

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 This link opens in a new window
Contains millions of rights-cleared photos, graphics and images for educational use.

Directories

Scott's Directories - Ontario Business Prospector This link opens in a new window
Provides company information on Ontario manufacturers, industrial and business-to-business firms.
An Example of How to Reference a Listing from Scott’s Directory

Scott’s Directories. (2017). Canadian Solar Inc. In Scott’s Ontario Prospector Directory of Manufacturing, Industrial and B2B Firms. Retrieved June 20, 2017, from Scott’s Directories database.

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