Computer and Library Learning (Archived)

Many Toronto Public Library customers are familiar with Consumer Reports magazine and the Consumer Reports Buying Guide as reference tools for researching the evaluations of various consumer products and automobiles. Toronto Public Library also provides access to Consumer Reports Online for customers with a valid library card.  Please refer to the Consumer Reports – @YourFingertips tip sheet for information on contents and how to gain access. The tip sheet also explains how to access Recommended Websites on the Toronto Public Library website under the Homes, Do-It-Yourself and Consumer Information category from which one can also access Consumer Information and Buyers’ Guides. Examples of specific websites on consumer information include:

ConsumerSearch – Product reviews & reports:

http://www.consumersearch.com/

Household Products Database – Health & Safety Information on Household Products from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services:

http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/index.htm

Canadian Consumer Handbook:

www.consumerhandbook.ca

Ontario Ministry of Consumer Services

http://www.sse.gov.on.ca/mcs/en/Pages/default.aspx

S. Walter Stewart branch (170 Memorial Park Avenue) is hosting a Consumer Reports @ Your Fingertips workshop on Thursday, July 21, 2011 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2011 from 2 to 3 p.m. for people to learn about how to find consumer information on the internet. Those interested in attending should call 416-396-3975 to register.