Research Databases
Books and Literature
NoveList Plus
NoveList Plus is a powerful readers' advisory resource that will help you find your next book or audiobook. NoveList can help narrow down what you enjoyed about past reads in order to make recommendations for future choices. Browse for 'readalikes,' similar settings and themes, similar authors, or comparable series to all of your favorites. NoveList Plus
NoveList Plus K-8
All of the power and function of NoveList Plus, but with resources and recommendations specifically tailored for kids in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. NoveList Plus K-8
Business
Business Economics and Theory
Business Economics and Theory Collection provides acess to academic journals and magazines focusing on topics in ecomomics and related fields. The database has an emphasis on titles indexed in the American Economics Association's EconLit bibliography.
Business Economics Theory Database
Business Collection
Business Collection Provides coverage of all business disciplines, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and strategy, as well as business theory and practice. Users will understand the activities of companies and industries worldwide through business and trade publications, complemented by a selection of international, U.S., and regional news publications. Business Collection
Vocations and Careers Collection
Vocations and Careers Collection provides access to journals and magazines that aid users in researching a vocation, finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career. The database offers current and applicable content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals. Vocations and Careers Collection
Current Events
Popular Magazines
This database includes full text to 1,000 of the most searched magazines and includes millions of articles with daily updates. Some offerings include back issues of Consumer Reports, Time, National Geographic, Newsweek, The New Yorker, Vogue, and BusinessWeek. Popular Magazines Collection
Encyclopedias
Encyclopedia Britannica
Public Library Edition: Read-alouds for all levels and translation for over 50 languages
School Edition: Elementary, Middle and High School levels
Learning Zone: Early childhood interactive learning resource
Genealogy
Ancestry.com, Library Edition
Start exploring your family history. Use this database to access a wide range of records, including: US Census records, Immigration Records such as passenger lists and immigration documents, Military Documents, Vital Records and more! Ancestry.com Database
Please note that you can only access this database in the library.
American Ancestors
This genealogy database provides access to over 470 databases containing more than 1.4 billion searchable names and records, focusing heavily on New England, early American history, and international genealogy. American Ancestors Database
Government
The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Go here to find laws, look up a legislator, find information about the state budget, and much more. A very comprehensive website. This is the online version of the library’s copies of the General Laws of Massachusetts. 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Database
Federal Tax Forms and Information
Links to printable federal tax forms. Information on e-filing can be found here. Federal Tax Form and Information Database
Questions about your federal taxes? Try the Publication 17 searchable tax guide.
Massachusetts State Tax Forms and Information
Links to printable state tax forms. Information on e-filing can be found here. Massachusetts State Tax Information Database
Health
Gale OneFile Health and Medicine
Updated daily, this resource provides over 160 full-text journals in medicine, nursing, allied and consumer health. Includes full-text reference books, pamphlets, overviews of clinical topics, and indexing and abstracts for over 1500 additional titles covering patient and consumer health information. Gale OneFile Health and Medicine
Gale OneFile Nursing and Allied Health
Nursing and Allied Health provides access to academic journals and other reference content covering all aspects of the nursing profession, from direct patient care to health care administration. The database offers current and authoritative content for professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum. Gale OneFile Nursing and Allied Health
Gale OneFile Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Collection provides access to academic journals and magazines covering the fields of fitness and sports. The database offers a wide spectrum of information, including proven treatment techniques, experimental research and more. Gale OneFile Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
History
Gale In Context: U.S. History
This compilation of journals provides full coverage of American History, useful both to the novice historian as well as to the advanced academic researcher. Gale In Context: U.S. History
Gale In Context: World History
This collection provides well-rounded coverage of both the current thinking and events in World History, as well as scholarly work being established in the field. Suitable for all levels of research, from beginning to advanced. Gale In Context: World History
Newspapers
The New York Times
The New York Times In-Library Access
Browse through one of the most popular Newspapers in America. To access the digital edition of the New York Times you must create an account. To create an account, click the "Log in" button on the top right of the page.
The New York Times Offsite Access
Browse through one of the most popular Newspapers in America. To log in, click the "Redeem" button and register with your personal email address, or click on "Log in here" if you already created an account.
New York Times (Gale Database)
Browse through text only articles from 1985 through the present.
America’s News
Search current and archived coverage of issues, events, people, government, sports and more with the largest collection of full-text U.S. newspapers. Includes staff-written articles, obituaries, editorials, announcements, real estate and other sections. America's News
Boston Metro Collection
Explore news and information from across the greater Boston area, covering broad subjects of interest to local issues. The Boston Metro Collection provides access to more than 260 local sources, including newspapers, broadcast transcripts, college publications, online-only content, and more. Boston Metro Collection
The Enterprise Collection
Search more than 19 years of Brockton news with The Enterprise Collection. Coverage from 2000 through current. Explore current and archived issues of The Enterprise with full-color newspaper pages and individual articles, as well as content only published online. The Enterprise Collection
The Patriot Ledger Collection
Search more than 19 years of Quincy history with The Patriot Ledger Collection. Coverage from 2000 through current. Explore current and archived issues of The Patriot Ledger with full-color newspaper pages and individual articles, as well as content only published online. The Patriot Ledger Collection
Gale Newspaper Database
Full-text access to more than 2,300 major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, international titles, images, and broadcast transcripts. Gale Newspaper Collection
Science
Gale In Context: Science
From earth science and life science, to space, technology, mathematics and science history and biography, this database is designed to boost achievement for students and researchers, suitable for 9-12 students, and more advanced researchers. Gale In Context: Science
Youth
Pebble Pebble Go
This award winning PreK – 5 database for reading and research, includes database options for Animals, and Biographies. Pebble Pebble Go
Gale OneFile: High School Edition
This database is designed for high school students, with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more. Gale OneFile: High School Edition