Brainfuse JobNow provides access to live resume experts, interview coaches and job coaches as well as resume templates, interview tips, skills surfer and more resources for job seekers. Available Online

Find accurate phone-verified information on every company in Canada in this database of 1.9 million businesses. Additionally their files are processed monthly against the National Change of Address Program. Available Online

Research 11 million Canadian households with the largest database available. Records are 100% publicly sourced to comply with Canadian privacy laws. Available Online

Provides access to specialized reference sources in various subjects: arts, business, education, history, medicine, religion, science, social science, technology, etc. Available Online

LinkedIn Learning (previously called Lynda.com) gives users free access to thousands of video tutorial courses with a focus on such areas as technology, software development, business skills, project management as well as creative skills like animation and video editing. The courses are taught by recognized industry experts who will guide you along in learning the skills you need for your personal and professional development.

For security and privacy purposes, access to LinkedIn Learning with your library card cannot connect with your personal LinkedIn account. Any achieved course certifications will not feature your name as a result.

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Scott’s Canadian Business Directory lists Canadian manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, sales agents and business services providers. This information is updated annually. Available Online

SimplyAnalytics is a web-based mapping, analytics and data visualization program providing demographic information (population, age, language, income, housing, education, race & ethnicity and more), current estimates and 5-year projections, household spending data on hundreds of goods and services, and over one million Canadian business profiles from Dun & Bradstreet (D&B). Available Online

Self-serve standard products available on the Statistics Canada website ― including DATA and census data products ― are now free of charge. This is an open resource for everyone and not VPL-subscribed. Available Online

Formerly known as Reference Canada, Data Axle Reference Group is the go-to resource for comprehensive data on businesses, tailored to the needs of small business owners, marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, and job seekers. It empowers users to create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, and secure funding. This platform offers detailed profiles of over 2.6 million Canadian businesses, 7+ million job postings, internships, making it an invaluable research tool for job seekers, businesses, and researchers. Available Online