Library Resources
Databases
A large and diverse collection of scholarly journals, magazines, and newspaper articles, as well as some books and conference proceedings. It covers most subject areas.
ACM Digital Library (Association for Computing Machinery)
Provides research, trade and education information in the fields of computer science and information technology. Note: This package does not include access to books.
Offering full-text access to the most frequently cited journals in Nursing and Allied Health Literature. Also includes, quick lessons, evidence-based care sheets, continuing education modules, nursing instructional videos, and more.
Video clips on a variety of subject areas including art and architecture, environmental science, health and social sciences, technology and trades. The videos are copyright cleared for classroom use at Algonquin College.
Journal and magazine articles covering engineering, electronics, computer science, and related disciplines such as telecommunications, automation, artificial intelligence, and imaging science. It includes content from Nokia’s Bell Labs Technical Journal. For video tutorials and instructions on using this collection, visit the IEEE Resources and Help.
Up-to-date video tutorials on a wide range of skills such as software development, design, and business, and software such as Adobe Creative Cloud programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc), Microsoft Office, and WordPress. To create your account and learn about LinkedIn Learning, view the LinkedIn Learning Guide.
Nursing & Allied Health Premium
Scholarly journals and magazines in the fields of nursing and allied health, including diagnostic imaging, radiology, dental hygiene, occupational therapy and nutrition. It also includes reference books and video clips.
A complete business library containing millions of full-text items across scholarly and popular periodicals, newspapers, market research reports, dissertations, books, videos and more. Check out Proquest One Business Libguide for help using this database effectively.
An on-demand digital collection that delivers expert content in both book and video format with a focus on technology and business.
Journals in the fields of Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences and Physical and Engineering Sciences.
Subject Guides
Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism
Avoid plagiarism by learning the basics about academic integrity and citation. The following formats are recommended by APA, MLA, IEEE and other citation styles; however, you should format your citations according to your professor’s guidelines.
All content found on this subject guide is intended for Algonquin College staff, faculty, and students. This guide is a reference for the application of general copyright principles and practice and is not intended to provide legal advice.
Government of Canada Guide on the use of Generative AI
This document provides preliminary guidance to federal institutions on their use of generative AI tools. This includes instances where these tools are deployed by federal institutions. It provides an overview of generative AI, identifies challenges and concerns relating to its use, puts forward principles for using it responsibly, and offers policy considerations and best practices.