Welcome to Knowledge Ontario
What kinds of resources are available to me
through Knowledge Ontario?
Which members of the community are these
resources geared to?
Can I access these resources from home?
I’m being asked for a library ID or
password…what do I do?
Are there any fees for this service?
(Click on this
icon to enter the databases)
What
is Knowledge Ontario?
Knowledge Ontario is the first ever province-wide collaboration of
libraries (public, school, college and university) working together to create
an integrated and interactive digital environment about, and for, Ontarians.
Collaborating with archives, museums, heritage organizations, and community
groups this innovative venture is designed to support the information and
learning needs of Ontarians. The Province of Ontario supports the Knowledge
Ontario initiative. For more
information visit www.knowledgeontario.ca.
What
kinds of resources are available to me through Knowledge Ontario?
All Ontarians can enjoy free access to a core of digital information
resources, including full-text of magazines, newspapers, journals, essays,
encyclopedias, dictionaries and eBook collections.
Which
members of the community are these resources geared to?
“The information we’ve licensed is needed by Ontarians daily, whether
they are a citizen seeking health information, a student working on a homework
assignment, a researcher in a University lab, or an entrepreneur looking for
insight on a business venture,” said Peter Rogers, Chair of the Knowledge
Ontario Management Group.
Can I
access these resources from home?
Yes, you can. If you have an
Internet connection simply visit your public library’s website, click on the
link to this page and then click on the icon at the top of this page. The Knowledge Ontario homepage will open in
a new window.
I’m
being asked for a library ID or password…what do I do?
Simply type in the following password: trillium and
hit Enter on your keyboard or click on Proceed.
Are
there any fees for this service?
No, access to these resources is free.
Can I
only access these resources at certain times of the day? For example, only when
my library is open?
No. You can access these
resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.