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Canada's Information Resource Centre (CIRC)

Access all of these great resources Online, all the time, at Canada's Information Resource Centre - circ.greyhouse.ca

CIRC integrates all of Grey House Canada's award-winning reference content into one easy-to-use online resource. With over 100,000 Canadian organizations, contacts, facts and figures, it is the most comprehensive resource for specialized database content in Canada!

NEW FEATURES - Yahoo News & Google Maps!

Key Advantages of Canada's Information Resource Centre:

- Seamlessly cross-database search content from all 7 databases

- Save search results for future reference

- Link directly to web sites or e-mail addresses

- Clear display of your results make compiling and adding to your research easier than ever before

- Design your own custom contact lists

- Choose between Quick and Expert search

- Search the database using common and special fields

The new CIRC provides easier searching and faster, more pinpointed results of all our great resources in Canada, from Associations and Government to Major Companies to Zoos, and everything in between, You'll be amazed at just how much data can be right at your fingertips 24/7!

Call 1-866-433-4739 for more information on your free trial!

FEATURED PRODUCT LINE: Bowker's Books In Print

Grey House Publishing and R.R. Bowker are pleased to announce that the print editions of the Books In Print® product line, are now available from Grey House, under an exclusive license from Bowker, effective January 1, 2010. This extraordinary reference resource will continue to be derived from the Bowker-managed publishing database. For over 100 years, Bowker has been delivering comprehensive, authoritative bibliographic information to publishers, libraries and booksellers. Books In Print, now with coverage of over 400,000 titles, represents the largest, most comprehensive collection of bibliographic information in print.

The product line consists of: Books In Print®, Books In Print® Supplement, Subject Guide to Books In Print®, Books Out Loud^TM: Bowker’s Guide to Audio Books, Bowker’s Complete Video Directory, El-Hi Textbooks & Serials In Print®, Forthcoming Books®, Children’s Books In Print®, Subject Guide to Children’s Books In Print®, Law Books & Serials In Print^TM, Medical & Health Care Books & Serials In Print™, Large Print Books & Serials^TM, American Book Publishing Record® Annual, American Book Publishing Record® Monthly, and Publishers, Distributors & Wholesalers of the U.S.^TM

Download 2011 Books In Print Catalog»

FEATURED TITLES

Canadian Almanac & Directory 2012 A combination of textual material, charts, colour photographs and directory listings, the Canadian Almanac & Directory provides the most comprehensive picture of Canada, from physical attributes to economic and business summaries to leisure and recreation.

The new 2012 edition includes more listings, more detailed profiles and more updates, including the 2011 provincial and federal election results. This year's edition also includes a foreword from The Right Honourable Steven Harper, new Canada Post updates, new manufacturing data tables and internet usage statistics and updated acts from legislation.

Governments Canada 2012 will be ready mid December! Governments Canada is the most complete and comprehensive tool for locating people and programs in Canada. Governments Canada provides regularly updated listings on federal, provincial and territorial government departments, offices and agencies across Canada. Branch and regional offices are also included, along with all associated agencies, boards, commissions and crown corporations. Listings include contact names, full address, telephone and fax numbers, as well as e-mail addresses.

Access is provided to the key decision-makers in all levels of Government including Cabinets / Executive Councils; Elected Officials; Governors General / Lieutenant Governors / Territorial Commissioners; Prime Ministers / Premiers / Government Leaders; Auditor General / Provincial Auditors; Electoral Officers; Departments / Agencies and Administration.

IN THE NEWS

Ottawa's Lending out Judge, Prostitute for chats...
Ottawa Public Library and the Canadian War Museum are taking part in the "Human Library" project. With this program, Ottawa citizens are able to converse with people of different professions in order to encourage a positive learning experience. With options ranging from a CBC videographer, a war veteran, someone who is HIV positive, and many more, both organizations hope to create an event that will break down barriers and encourage understanding. Sounds amazing to us!
Read More at The National Post

Windsor Library Gets Rid of Overdue Fines
Windsor Public Library has come up with a great way to peak readers interest in tangible books once again: eliminating overdue book fines! In doing so, WPL hopes to remove a barrier between patrons and personnel. With so many people crowding the libraries for wifi, ebook readers and other technology, this is a great way to keep the traditions of the library experience alive!
Read More at The Toronto Star

App Connects Historic Photos to Modern Points on the Map
Another great app called “historypin” mixes the old and the new. With the help of Nova Scotia Archives, locals can now compare their location to what it looked like almost 100 years ago with the use of old photographs. This popular app has spread throughout Canada and users can also upload their own images! Check it out!
Read More at The Globe and Mail

Libraries, Archives Take Centre Stage in Copyright Debate
A University of Western law professor discusses the importance of changing copyright laws for libraries and archives. New internationally applied exceptions to the existing copyright laws could provide a better balance between users and creators of protected works, allowing for better preservation of collections and more support for education and research. A great way to spread equal access to knowledge!
Read More on the U of Western website

Shelve This Battle
Answering the age old question: What is a library? This article explores how the Calgary Public Library plans on asking its patrons to help design the future look of its branches. By creating a “public place that offers something for everyone”, there is no doubt that whatever direction the library chooses to take, it will be the right one!
Read More at the Calgary Herald

Take CIRC with you - wherever you go!

Introducing the NEW CIRC Mobile!

You can:

- quickly search contact information for individuals or entire organizations

- dial your contact's phone number with a single click

- instantly send e-mails

...without stepping a foot in the office!

CIRC Mobile is a complimentary feature for the following subscriptions:

Canada Info Desk

Canadian Almanac & Directory

Associations Canada

Canadian Parliamentary Guide

Financial Services Canada

Canadian Environmental Resource Guide

Libraries Canada

Break free from your desktop today!

Call 1-866-433-4739 for more information on this amazing feature.