LibGuides: Pathways 8 & 9 and ELSK 0925: Background

Encyclopedias and more

Encyclopaedia Britannica
An excellent general encyclopedia; great for finding good quality background information on almost any topic.
Canadian Encyclopedia
The online version of the Canadian encyclopedia.
Medline Plus
Excellent information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine the latest health news, a medical encyclopedia and interactive patient tutorials.
Health Source: Consumer Edition
Articles on health and medicine from more popular magazines and journals. More general information. Note: cancelling effective end of December 2025, due to low use statistics.

Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Presents information on famous Canadians who died between the years 1000 and 1930 or whose last known date of activity falls within these years.

The Canadian who's who by University of Toronto Press
Call Number: Broadway Library FC 25 C3

Reference Resources

Reference works like encyclopedias, dictionaries and handbooks are a good place to start your reseach, especially when you know little about your topic. They provide basic factual information and introduce you to terminology.