Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Statistics Databases

Alberta Learning Online Reference Centre

reference books
Disruption of Service December 2009

This resource is no longer accessible from this page. For individual access and login information, please contact your department or the Library at 403-284-8616 or library@sait.ca.

Canadian data and publications
Associations Unlimited

directory
Contains detailed entries for associations, nonprofit groups, private agencies and other organizations around the world. From local business associations to international aid agencies.


Canadian Encyclopedia

reference books
Contains the full text of The Canadian Encyclopedia and related resources. Provides comprehensive, objective and accurate information on a wide range of Canadian topics.

Canadian data and publications
Canadian Reference Centre

reference books
Combines magazines, newspapers and reference books to create a collection of Canadian publications. Includes many international books and journals with Canadian content or articles of interest to Canadians.

Canadian data and publications 
Canadian Technology Standards (CTS)

standards
The recognized measure of excellence for job entry-level and seasoned technologists and technicians in Canada.

From the homepage: Click "Technology Standards" button > Login > Username: Sait > Password: Lib-162 > Choose: Technicians or Technologist

Only accessible from a SAIT campus.

Canadian data and publications
College Source

directory
Contains over 34,000 catalogues and academic calendars from 2-year, 4-year, graduate, professional and international post-secondary intitutions.

Access limited to 3 concurrent users
Conference Board of Canada e-Data

data and statistics
Contains data series and tables describing a variety of Canadian industries and business interests.

Canadian data and publications
E-STAT

data and statistics
Includes Canadian Socio-economic Information Management System Time Series (CANSIM), numerous articles and reports and national census data from Statistics Canada. Allows the creation of graphs, charts and maps.

Canadian data and publications
Gale Virtual Reference Library

reference books
Provides access to seven reference books:
  • Beacham’s Guide to the Endangered Species of North America
  • Biology
  • Children’s Literature Review (volumes 97 – current)
  • Encyclopedia of Science, Technology and Ethics
  • Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America
  • Science and Its Times
  • Something About the Author (volumes 148 – current)
  • St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture



World Book Advanced

reference books
Contains authoritative articles written by subject experts covering thousands of topics. Includes a dictionary, atlas and multimedia content. Look for the “Explore Alberta” link under Research Tools for local information.



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