You will need your library card number and library card password/pin to access several of these resources.
Please email medford@minlib.net if you do not know your library card password/pin or call 978-395-7950.
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Academic OneFile – Contains 8,000 academic journals, the majority in full-text. Also contains hundreds of podcasts and transcripts from NPR, CNN, and the CBC, as well as full-text New York Times content from 1985.
Action for Boston Community Development – ABCD Connect will put you in touch with a broad range of ABCD programs including…
- food
- clothing and heating assistance
- early education and childcare
- alternative high schools and youth programs
- career training
- housing services
- immigration services
- elder programs
Ad*Access – Over 7,000 U.S. and Canadian advertisements covering five product categories: Beauty and Hygiene, Radio, Television, Transportation, and World War II propaganda, dated between 1911 and 1955.
Adult Core Skills (LearningExpress) –
Ancestry Library Edition – In Library Access Only.
AuthorCheck – Tracks your favorite authors and alerts you when a new book arrives.
BookPage –
Boston Public Library Online Resources – Boston Public Library databases are available to all Massachusetts residents with a Boston Public Library e-card.
Brainfuse: JobNow – Brainfuse JobNowTM is a versatile online service designed to support every step of the job search process. JobNow features live online coaches who, among other things, assist in resume/cover letter preparation, and help patrons prepare for job interviews.
Britannica Library – Contains the Encyclopædia Britannica, Compton’s by Britannica, Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia, and Britannica Concise Encyclopedia, each covering the research needs of a different age group. Also contains magazine articles, a homework help section, a world atlas, Merriam-Webster dictionaries and thesauri, a Spanish-English dictionary, and video and audio content.
Britannica Escolar – Enciclopedia K-8 para hablantes nativos y estudiantes que aprenden español / K-8 encyclopedia for native speakers and students learning Spanish.
Britannica Fundamentals – Britannica Fundamentals is an innovative early learning product for students in grade levels kindergarten through second grade. Formerly the Learning Zone, the updated platform will improve utilization of Britannica School by providing content designed and written specifically for early learners.
Britannica School Edition – For Elementary, Middle and High School levels, this reference and learning suite also offers high-quality online learning materials that have been developed by teachers and curriculum experts.
Business Collection (OneFile, Gale) – This collection contains articles on accounting, marketing and management, and related fields.
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Career Preparation (LearningExpress) –
Central Register Online – In Library Use Only. Also access Massachusetts State Publications.
Census Archives (contained in the National Archives) – From Archives.gov. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation’s record keeper. Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept forever.
Census Bureau Homepage – From Census.gov. The Census Bureau’s mission is to serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.
CIA World Factbook – CIA’s World Factbook is your authoritative source on the world’s countries, territories, oceans, and more. Explore world facts at your fingertips.
City of Medford – This is a link to the website for the City of Medford.
College Students (LearningExpress) –
Commonwealth Catalog – Massachusetts catalogs. Please search the Minuteman catalog first.
Communitas – Communitas is committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities – and their families – in the community.
Consumer Reports – Products and services, personal finance, health and nutrition, and more.
Country Studies, Library of Congress – Contains the electronic versions of 80 books previously published in hard copy as part of the Country Studies Series by the Federal Research Division.
Current Topics (Salem Press) –
Department of Developmental Services – Enhancing opportunities for individuals.
Digital Commonwealth – Materials from historical collections across Massachusetts.
Digital Media Law Project – Fair Use – Founded in 2007 as the “Citizen Media Law Project,” the Digital Media Law Project (DMLP), through its five core initiatives, works to ensure that individuals and organizations involved in online journalism and digital media have access to the legal resources, education, tools, and representation that they need to thrive.
Digital Public Library of America – The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) makes millions of materials from libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural institutions across the country available to all in a one-stop discovery experience and provides a library-controlled marketplace and platform for libraries to purchase, organize, and deliver eBooks and other e-content to their patrons. Contains images, texts, videos, and sounds from across the United States.
Driving-tests.org – This resource has practice driving tests and RMV handbooks.
DSM-5 – The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5) is the product of more than 10 years of effort by hundreds of international experts in all aspects of mental health. Their dedication and hard work have yielded an authoritative volume that defines and classifies mental disorders in order to improve diagnoses, treatment, and research.
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(EBSCO) LearningExpress Library – Learning Express Library includes nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books. Covers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED test prep, and more.
- Link to eBooks in LearningExpress Library – Be sure to register or sign into your LearningExpress Library Account.
English at Large – Each year EAL trained volunteers provide free one-to-one English language tutoring and small group instruction to hundreds of adult learners in 21 Boston-area cities and towns, helping them improve their English language skills, adapt to American life, and participate in their communities.
Environmental Studies and Policy Collection – This collection provides multiple viewpoints of the field of environmental issues and policy including perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests.
Fair Use – Digital Media Law Project
Fair Use – U.S. Copyright Office
Fashion Era – Fashion-Era.com looks at women’s costume and fashion history and analyses the mood of an era. Changes in technology, leisure, work, cultural and moral values, home life and politics have all contributed to lifestyle trends which influence the clothes we wear. These are the changes that make any era of society special in relation to the study of the costume of a period.
Fashion-Era.com can take no responsibility for the information above and any outcome which may cause you error, loss or costs incurred from use of the information and links either directly or indirectly.
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Gale Academic OneFile – Contains 8,000 academic journals, the majority in full-text. Also contains hundreds of podcasts and transcripts from NPR, CNN, and the CBC, as well as full-text New York Times content from 1985.
Gale Business Collection (OneFile) – This collection contains articles on accounting, marketing and management, and related fields.
Gale Business: Entrepreneurship – Gale Business: Entrepreneurship, from Gale, a Cengage Company, offers an intuitive interface providing multiple pathways to key information for both beginner and experienced entrepreneurs. Users can quickly learn how to start a business, write a business plan, craft a marketing campaign, launch a product and more.
Gale Business: Plan Builder – Often startups and experienced business owners alike simply don’t know what kind of information they need, where to find it or how to get started. Now small businesses in Medford can take advantage of Gale Business: Plan Builder, an online resource, from Gale, a Cengage company, that turns the complex business planning process into a guided, step-by-step experience.
Gale Environmental Studies and Policy Collection (OneFile) – This collection provides multiple viewpoints of the field of environmental issues and policy including perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests.
Gale High School Edition (OneFile) – Find information on high school research topics plus pop culture, sports, and more the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
Gale Leadership and Management (OneFile) – Provides access to authoritative periodical content covering topics such as 21st-century skills, organizational dynamics and leadership, adult learning and continuing education, and more. Updated daily, this library resource is useful for researchers or any professional interested in career development.
Gale Middle School (OneFile) – A Gale database created specifically for middle school students.
Gale Opposing Viewpoints (In Context) – Covers timely issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular resource supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.
Gale PowerSearch – Search across all Gale Databases including periodicals, academic journals, eBooks, audio, and video.
Gale “Power Pack” Search – Search across all Gale Databases utilizing “power pack” cross-searching functionality.
General Health from Salem Press – From Salem Press.
GovInfo.gov – A service of the United States Government Publishing Office (GPO).
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The Great Courses (Libby) – Libby Extras include the Great Courses Library Collection, Indieflix, and Qello Concerts. Log into your Libby account. Once you have logged into your Libby account on the Libby App or at LibbyApp.com, click on the 
The Great Courses (hoopla) – Click here to access. The Great Courses is the leading global media brand for lifelong learning and personal enrichment. This collection includes more than 250 courses.
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Health and Medicine (Gale, OneFile) – Articles on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health & Safety, Alcohol and Drug Abuse, HMOs, Prescription Drugs, and more. Material is intended for informational purposes only.
HeritageQuest Online – U.S. federal genealogical census records, images, and digitized books containing family and local histories.
High School Edition (Gale, OneFile) – Find information on high school research topics plus pop culture, sports, and more the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
High School Equivalency Center (LearningExpress) –
High School Students (LearningExpress) –
hoopla – Borrow digital video, music and audiobooks. Access thousands of titles and watch on your smartphone, tablet or computer. There’s no waiting to borrow and automatic return eliminates all late fees. Create an account with your library card number.
Housingfamilies.org – ***This housing, legal, and law-related link is provided for informational purposes only and may represent a link from a third-party vendor. The Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library does not endorse any of the views or services at this website.
Immigration Forms – Download forms from the US Customs and Immigration Services.
Indieflix – Libby Extras include the Great Courses Library Collection, Indieflix, and Qello Concerts. Log into your Libby account. Once you have logged into your Libby account on the Libby App or at LibbyApp.com, click on the
Internet Archive – A digital library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
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Job & Career Accelerator (LearningExpress) – Powerful tools and guidance to achieve your career goals.
JobNow from Brainfuse – Brainfuse JobNowTM is a versatile online service designed to support every step of the job search process. JobNow features live online coaches who, among other things, assist in resume/cover letter preparation, and help patrons prepare for job interviews.
kanopy – Watch thousands of award-winning theatrical releases, classic and indie films, documentaries, and more. Create a kanopy account using an email, a kanopy password, and your library card number to access kanopy.
Leadership and Management (OneFile, Gale) – Provides access to authoritative periodical content covering topics such as 21st-century skills, organizational dynamics and leadership, adult learning and continuing education, and more. Updated daily, this library resource is useful for researchers or any professional interested in career development.
LearningExpress Library by EBSCO – Be sure to register or sign into your LearningExpress Library Account. Learning Express Library includes nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books. Covers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED test prep, and more. Link to eBooks in LearningExpress Library.
Libby by OverDrive – Both the Libby App and the OverDrive App access eBooks and Audiobooks. New and expanded features are being added to Libby on an ongoing basis!
Libby Extras – Libby Extras include the Great Courses Library Collection, Indieflix, and Qello Concerts. Log into your Libby account. Once you have logged into your Libby account on the Libby App or at LibbyApp.com, click on the
Library of Congress Digital Collections – See also the World Digital Library.
Library of Congress Country Studies – Contains the electronic versions of 80 books previously published in hard copy as part of the Country Studies Series by the Federal Research Division. Intended for a general audience, books in the series present a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of select countries throughout the world. Most books in the series deal with a single foreign country, but a few cover several countries or a geographic region. The series includes several books on countries that no longer exist in their original configuration—such as Czechoslovakia, East Germany, the Soviet Union, Sudan, and Yugoslavia. These books remain in the series because they continue to offer valuable historical information and perspective. In some cases, studies on successor states are also part of the series.
Literary Hub – A link to online literary resources including reviews and publishing news.
Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts – Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts (LVM) is about bringing people together to make a real difference. LVM trains volunteers who provide free, confidential and individualized tutoring to adults in basic literacy and English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). With improved literacy skills and the confidence that comes with them, adults are able to pursue a better life and a better future for themselves, their families and their communities.
Local History and Genealogy – Local History and Genealogy links and resources.
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Magill’s Medical Guide, 8th Edition and General Health from Salem Press – From Salem Press.
Mango Languages – Courses in 70+ languages, including ESL instruction!
Massachusetts Archives – Massachusetts State Archives and public records.
Massachusetts Central Register – In Library Use Only. Also accesses Massachusetts State Publications.
Massachusetts Databases – Check out these fantastic resources offered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners: Transparent Languages Online, Gale, Britannica, the Boston Globe, the New York Times, and more.
Massachusetts Historical Society – Founded in 1791, the Massachusetts Historical Society is an invaluable resource for American history, life, and culture. Its extraordinary collections tell the story of America through millions of rare and unique documents, artifacts, and irreplaceable national treasures.
Masslegalservices.org – This legal/law-related link is provided for informational purposes only and may represent links from third-party vendors. The Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library does not endorse any of the views or services at this website.
Masslegalhelp.org – This legal/law-related link is provided for informational purposes only and may represent links from third-party vendors. The Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library does not endorse any of the views or services at this website.
Massachusetts Libraries Digital Collections (MBLC) – Includes U.S.-wide resources. Libraries and organizations throughout Massachusetts and the U.S. are working together to make the resources of libraries, archives, and museums freely available to the public. These digital collections – including historical records and maps, works of art and culture, and research and scientific data – expand access and offer learning opportunities to everyone. Below are just a small sample of some of the digital collections offered by Massachusetts Libraries.
Massachusetts State Publications – In Library Use Only. Also accesses Central Register Online.
Medford Transcript Online – In Library Use Only. Please see staff for access.
MedlinePlus – MedlinePlus is an authoritative database from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Also available in Spanish. See also the National Institutes of Health Library and Research Resources. See also PubMed. See also NIH Library Online Journals.
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Morningstar – Comprehensive and up-to-date financial information on stocks, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Use the “Help & Education” tab to access the User’s Guide and investor education resources.
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National Archives (including Census archives) – The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation’s record keeper. Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept by us forever.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) – The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the US medical research agency.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Library and Research Resources.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Library Online Journals – Search for journals by entering a journal title in the search box or use the “Journals by category” option to browse journals by category.
National Library of Medicine (NIH) – The National Library of Medicine (NLM) connects consumers and health professions.
New Book Alerts – You can select to receive alerts via email and RSS feeds.
New York Times Article Archive – From Gale. Different from the NYTimes.com daily access resource.
(see below)
NYTimes.com
Click here for remote access.
Click here for in-library access.
For more information see Minuteman’s NY Times FAQ.
NoveList – A Readers’ Advisory resource provided by the Minuteman Library Network.
Nursing and Allied Health Collection (OneFile, Gale) – This collection’s current and authoritative content will be of use to both professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum.
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Online Book Clubs – Clubs include fiction, non-fiction, romance, mystery, and more.
Opposing Viewpoints In Context – Covers timely issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular resource supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.
Patents and Trademarks – Information about the USPTO (United States Patent & Trademark Office) program.
PebbleGo – Access hundreds of animal articles, educational games, and learning activities from school or from home with easy to-use searching tools. Introduces early learners to database and research concepts.
Personal Success Skills (LearningExpress) –
Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Collection (OneFile, Gale) – This collection covers the fields of physical therapy and sports medicine, providing researchers with access to topics discussed in the field, including proven treatment techniques, experimental research theses, and many more.
Popular Magazines (Gale OneFile)
PowerSearch (Gale) – Search across all Gale Databases including periodicals, academic journals, eBooks, audio, and video.
Prepare for College (LearningExpress) –
ProQuest – Contains…
- ProQuest Coronavirus Research Database – A free health and medical research database for openly available content related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
- ProQuest publicly Available Content Database – Designed to complement other databases and collections, this database brings together or links to full text for publicly available content from a number of different sources from around the world.
PubMed – PubMed® comprises more than 32 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
Qello Concerts by Stingray – Libby Extras include the Great Courses Library Collection, Indieflix, and Qello Concerts. Log into your Libby account. Once you have logged into your Libby account on the Libby App or at LibbyApp.com, click on the
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Reference Solutions – Formerly called ReferenceUSA, Reference Solutions by Data Axle provides on businesses, consumers, historical business information, and more. Also includes white pages.
SABES ESOL – The SABES ESOL Center continues to develop and deliver high-quality professional development opportunities to support your instructional practices in the remote, blended, or face-to-face environment.
Salem Health – Magill’s Medical Guide, 8th Edition. Also includes General Health Collection from Salem Press.
Sanborn Maps – Database of Sandborn fire insurance maps from the Library of Congress.
SelectReads – Awards lists and book recommendations by email.
Social Law Library Databases – In Library Use Only. Please ask a Librarian for access.
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Trademarks and Patents – Information about the USPTO (United States Patent & Trademark Office) program.
Triangle, Inc. – Empowering people with disabilities and their families to excel through support, challenge, and opportunity.
UNilibrary – The United Nations iLibrary is the comprehensive source for UN digital.
Universal Class – Universal Class brings libraries lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs).
U.S. Copyright Office – Fair Use
U.S. National Library of Medicine – The NLM connects consumers and health professions.
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Veterans’ Services Department – From the City of Medford.
Vocations and Careers Database (Gale)
White Pages (Reference Solutions) – Formerly called ReferenceUSA, Reference Solutions by Data Axle provides on businesses, consumers, historical business information, and more. Also includes WHITE PAGES.
World Digital Library
See also The Library of Congress Digital Collections.
World Factbook – CIA – CIA’s World Factbook is your authoritative source on the world’s countries, territories, oceans, and more. Explore world facts at your fingertips.
WorldCat – In Library Use Only. OCLC’s catalog of books and other materials in libraries worldwide. For home access try the free version at http://www.worldcat.org.
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