Canadian Electronic Library

The Canadian Electronic Library was a significant digital resource for Canadian libraries, providing access to a wide range of Canadian e-books, government documents, and policy papers. It served as a central hub for various types of content relevant to Canadian studies.

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Overview

The Canadian Electronic Library was a digital resource that provided access to a vast collection of Canadian e-books and public documents, including over 20,000 e-books and 75,000 public documents. It was designed to support research and education by offering a wide range of materials from various Canadian publishers and institutions. In 2021 CEL was sold to Trojman Corporation. It has since been renamed to Canada Commons and further developed by Coherent Digital.

Key Features

  • Canadian Books Collection: Featured over 15,000 titles from more than 70 Canadian publishers, focusing on critical works for Canadian studies.
  • Canadian Documents Collection: Included publications from public policy institutes, government agencies, and advocacy groups, essential for understanding Canadian public policy.
  • Canadian Health Research Collection: Curated health and medical research publications from various Canadian research institutes.

Status

Completed

Tech Stack

Undisclosed

Year

2021

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