To gain access to large collections of information, click on the subject below which will link you to a listing of available resources for that subject. In some cases, you will be asked to provide your Perth East Library card barcode. (If you don't have a library card, ask for one at the circulation desk - there is no charge for a card!)
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Chilton
Online Auto Repair represents the most
authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners.
There are thousands
of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular
vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty
models.
Careers, Jobs & Self Improvement
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Offers job listings (updated daily), and tools to help with skill assessment, choosing a career, creating a resume, and more. Students will also find the Job Bank to be helpful, as well as the listing of Service Canada Centres for Youth (usually open from May to August). |
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A new local resource, Perth County JOBS on Facebook is intended for both those searching for jobs, and businesses hoping to hire new employees. Select "Discussions" for by area listings eg. North Perth, South Perth, etc. |
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Helping people in Perth and Huron Counties to find jobs is the focus of the Partners in Employment Agency, with offices in Stratford, Listowel and St. Marys. The Agency also provides help to employers. One-on-one job counseling is available for all job seekers, including mature adults, students, people with disabilities and those new to the community. |
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If you would like to be self-employed and begin your own business, the Stratford Perth Centre for Business would be a definite starting point for you. As “one-stop resource”, the Centre offers valuable information, consulting and training (eg. HST training and the Start to Success program) for those intending to start or expand their business. The Centre can also provide some funding. Check the Centre’s web site for a local business directory and community data/profile. |
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What are the essential skills and work habits required and used in virtually all jobs? How can they be acquired? Use OSP (Ontario Skills Passport) to find out. Various skills assessment tools are offered on this web site, as well as samples of resumes and cover letters for job hunting |
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All aspects of the job search process are covered on this comprehensive database: resumes, cover letters, interview strategies and how-to’s for starting a new job. You can try the Career Matchmaker Quiz and access other assessment tools, occupational profiles, online job boards, company job sites and information about post-secondary education in Canada. Career Cruising can be used within the Perth East Public Library or from your home, and a library card is required. Career Cruising |
Canadiana
Collections Canada Learning Centre Elementary (Ages 4 to 11) - A collection of educational Canadian websites covering many subjects
Collections Canada Learning Centre Intermediate (Ages 12 to 14)
Collections Canada Learning Centre Secondary (Ages 15 to 18)
Pebble Go -(Ages 4 - 8) A site with facts on Animals, Earth and Space. Info video clips and all facts can be read or listened to
TumbleBookLibrary - popular picture book titles to read and to listen to
TumbleReadables - titles to read and to listen to for students; includes chapter books and Young Adult titles
Yahoo! Kids (children's information) A great site with everything current - with information suitable for children
Ancestry Library (Use in Library Only)
TumbleTalking Books - a selection of adult books to read or listen to
Novelist - Your Guide to Fiction
Quotations at
Bartleby.com
Combines the best of both contemporary and classic quotations
| Ontario Library Service | www.library.on.ca |
| Stratford Public Library | www.stratford.library.on.ca |
| West Perth Public Library | http://www.westperth.library.on.ca/ |
| St. Mary's Public Library | http://www.stmarys.library.on.ca/ |
| Perth Library on Wheels (PLOW) | http://www.pcin.on.ca/plow.htm |
| Stratford Perth Archives | http://www.stratfordpertharchives.on.ca/ |
| North Perth Public Library | www.northperth.library.on.ca |
| Region of Waterloo Library | http://www.rwl.library.on.ca/ |
| Huron County Library | www.huroncounty.ca/library/ |
Magazines, Journals & Newspapers
Property Assessment/Real Estate
Religion, Philosophy & Spirituality
Facts at Refdeskcom Virtual shelf of quick reference tools about anything and everything
Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is a HUGE collection of movie information. It tries to catalogue every pertinent detail about a movie, from who was in it, to who made it, to trivia about it, to filming locations, and even where you can find reviews and fan sites on the web
Our Search The Web page has a list of many of the more popular search engines and information about how to search for information on the internet.
Ask PEPL
Do you have a question? We can help you find the answer ! Our staff members are here to help you. We can provide suggestions for locations or sources which might help to answer your question. These are the ways you can reach us.
In Person: Visit the Perth East Public Library during regular business hours.
By Phone: Call PEPL at 519-595-8395 and ask your question during the library's regular business hours
By Email: You can email your question to pel@pcin.on.ca. Please provide as much detail as possible. We are closed Friday and Sunday.