LibGuides: International Students & English as a Second Language (ESL): College Life

New Books in the Library

Mindful Strategies for helping college students manage stress: a guide for higher education professionals

College for students with learning disabilities: a school counselor's guide to fostering success

Affirming LGBTQ+ students in higher education

New Books

New College Life books

Where to find College Life resources

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Our circulating books and videos are found on the 3rd floor. College Life resources can be found in many different areas, see below for details.

BF 501-505 - Motivation

BJ 1470-1600 - Ethics

BJ 1801-2195 - Social etiquette

GV 1-1860 - Recreation, leisure, sports, games and amusements

HG 179 - Personal finance

LB 2300-2430 - Higher education

RA 773-788 - Personal health and hygiene

TX 1-840 - Home economics

Use the subject headings listed below to browse the library catalogue for books, e-books, videos and articles. Library staff are available to help with your search.

College Life Databases

National Geographic
National Geographic is a monthly multidiscipline magazine featuring intriguing articles and stunning photos. This database features magazines dating back to 1890's all the way to present day. Covers the latest issues after a minimum 45 day embargo period.
Career & Technical Education Database
Nearly 600 titles related to vocational information. Part of the Proquest Central bundle.
College (Gale InContext)
Interdisciplinary content that reinforces the development of skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
The Learning Portal
The Portal provides open learning resources and services for Ontario’s college students, while providing consistent library and learning centre support for faculty.
Vocational Studies Complete
Designed specifically for the research needs of two-year colleges.
Vocations and Careers (Gale OneFile)
Providing content from nearly 400 journals including general career guides and highly specialized industry journals.

Journals and Magazines

Mental Health

Mindscape Commons
Immersive and interactive content in mental health. It presents and documents nearly 200 VR experiences, as well as some serious games and apps for teaching and research in counseling, social work, psychology, health sciences, and related programs.