Online Databases

Online Databases

Below you will find links to credible online resources, including primary, secondary, and tertiary sources.

OCDSB Student NAVBAR (VLE)

Log in using your school account and have direct access to all research resources supplied by the OCDSB.

Student Portal NAVBAR Resources

This slideshow shows you how to access the NAVBAR and what is included.

Some of these resources require passwords. The username and password information is available through the link below when you are signed into your OCDSB google account.

CANLII

  • Canadian Legal Information Institute

  • This is a repository of case-law for a variety of Canadian jurisdictions.

  • Free to access.

The Canadian Encyclopedia

  • Reference information on topics pertaining to Canada - past and present.

  • Free and open access.

Criterion On Demand

  • Online digital collection of feature films.

  • Remote Access to Films through Teachers.

EBSCO Host

  • A variety of databases with articles and information.

  • Username and password are required.

Fordham University

  • A collection of primary sources from different historical periods and geographic areas.

  • Free to access.

Internet Archive

  • An archive of film, video, music, and books

  • Free to access.

JSTOR

  • A comprehensive, multi-disciplinary database of journal articles.

  • Username and password are required.

LibriVox

  • A site of free, public domain, audiobooks on a variety of topics.

MyNelson

  • Open access to a variety of student resources.

  • Google Chrome and Firefox are recommended browsers to use.

National Film Board

  • The national film board. Documentaries and other films available to stream.

  • Some films must be purchased. Most are free to stream.

Naxos Music Library

  • Streaming of mostly classical music, with some folk, jazz, blues and world music

  • Username and password are always required

Ottawa Citizen

  • Link to the daily version of the Citizen.

Ottawa Public Library

  • Databases and online resources on a wide variety of topics.

  • Library card required for access.

Project Gutenberg

  • A collection of open source texts. Mostly from early 20th century and before.

  • Free to access.

Stats Canada

  • Economic, social and census data

  • Free and open access.

Teen Health & Wellness

  • Health encyclopedia

  • Username and password are always required