Online Resources

You can access a wide selection of reference and research resources online, cataloged by subject. (Or we also have an alphabetical listing of the databases).

If you’re not sure where to start try Gale PowerSearch. This allows you to search multiple databases from one search box.

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Biography (Gale in Context)

Biography in Context contains biographical articles from select periodicals and reference sources published by Gale.
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Literature Resource Center (Gale)

The world’s most current, comprehensive, and reliable online literature resource. Uniquely relevant to today’s curriculum, Literature Resource Center’s rich, critical, biographical, and contextual materials support interdisciplinary approaches, information literacy, and the development of critical thinking skills. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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AtoZdatabases

The Premier Job Search, Reference and Mailing List Database.

  • Small Businesses: Find sales leads and mailing lists to grow their business.
  • Entrepreneurs: Find similar businesses along with competitors.
  • Students: Research businesses by industry or segment and company size.
  • Government Agencies: Employment statistics, mapping, and traffic modeling.
  • People Searching
  • Fundraising: Find income and home value in any neighborhood.

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Business (Gale OneFile)

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. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Forms Links from the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries

This site, provided by the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries, provides legal forms for a variety of matters. There are also links to other sites that contain forms.

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Leadership and Management (Gale OneFile)

Search authoritative periodical content covering topics like organizational dynamics, adult learning, and more. Updated daily. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Value Line

This resource provides a vast array of financial measures for over 6,000 stocks, 18,000 mutual funds, 200,000 options, and other securities. Delve into Value Line’s accurate estimates, projections and historical data to discover opportunities that fit your investment strategy. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.

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AtoZdatabases

The Premier Job Search, Reference and Mailing List Database.

  • Small Businesses: Find sales leads and mailing lists to grow their business.
  • Entrepreneurs: Find similar businesses along with competitors.
  • Students: Research businesses by industry or segment and company size.
  • Government Agencies: Employment statistics, mapping, and traffic modeling.
  • People Searching
  • Fundraising: Find income and home value in any neighborhood.

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Cypress Resume

The online resume builder that lets you create professional-quality resumes in three quick and simple steps. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.

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Got Resume Builder

Set up a Free GotResumeBuilder account to use this quick and convenient resume builder.

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Leadership and Management (Gale OneFile)

Search authoritative periodical content covering topics like organizational dynamics, adult learning, and more. Updated daily. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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The Massachusetts Department of Career Services (DCS)

The Massachusetts Department of Career Services (DCS) is pleased to offer the Massachusetts Career Information System (MassCIS). Free on-line to all Massachusetts residents, MassCIS is designed to provide occupational and educational information to help people make better-informed career and school choices.

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Peterson’s Career Prep

An online career guidance center that walks users through the job-search process from beginning to end. It brings together all the tools needed to explore and take the leap to a new career. In partnership with Peterson’s and Indeed.com it employs a step-by-step approach to help people: 1) explore new career possibilities; 2) assess their interests and experience; 3) identify ways to improve their prospects, including networking and education; 4) prepare for a job search; and 5) search and apply for jobs. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Peterson’s Test Prep

Whether you’re a student planning for college or a professional embarking on a new career path, this valuable resource includes full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, and more. It offers information on undergraduate and graduate programs and tuition and scholarship assistance, as well as a resume builder and interviewing advice. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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USA Jobs

The Federal government’s official job list. Find employment search tools, an information center, veteran information, and forms.

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Vocations and Careers (Gale OneFile)

Finding the right career can be a daunting and high stakes task. Finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career are all topics covered by this collection. This resource provides current and applicable content for all vocational milestones.
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Consumer Reports

Provides ratings, buying guides, product reviews, and consumer information from the experts at Consumer Reports magazine and Consumers Union.
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Infobase eBook Collection

Infobase’s eBook Collection features thousands of core reference works from acclaimed imprints such as Facts On File, Ferguson’s, and Bloom’s on a wide range of subjects areas, from history to science, literature, and more. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.

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Massachusetts Driver’s License Practice Tests

Car, motorcycle, and CDL practice tests and handbooks.

Please Note: Driving-Tests.org is not affiliated with or evaluated by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. The official RMV Driver’s Manual is available on their website, along with additional driver’s education information. Presented in partnership with driving-tests.org.

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Peterson’s Test Prep

Whether you’re a student planning for college or a professional embarking on a new career path, this valuable resource includes full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, and more. It offers information on undergraduate and graduate programs and tuition and scholarship assistance, as well as a resume builder and interviewing advice. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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ProCitizen (Pronuncinator)

An online course that prepares you for the Naturalization test. With 100 videos, plus interactive drills and quizzes, you will learn everything you need to succeed. Versión en español
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Teachers Reference Center

Teacher Reference Center provides indexing and abstracts for 280 of the most popular teacher and administrator journals and magazines to assist professional educators. Funds provided by Nevins Memorial Library.

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Britannica Moderna

Completa enciclopedia española para estudiantes mayores y educadores. Incluye artículos, imágenes , mapas, tablas , líneas de tiempo, así como un diccionario completo y atlas.

Spanish encyclopedia for older students and educators. Includes articles, images, maps, tables, timelines, as well as a complete dictionary and atlas. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Britannica Online Public Library Edition

Britannica Online Public Library Edition contains four complete encyclopedias: the Encyclopedia Britannica, Compton’s by Britannica, Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia, and Britannica Concise Encyclopedia. Each covers the research needs of a different age group. The Public Library Edition contains full-text magazine articles, websites that have been reviewed and verified by Britannica editors, a homework help section for students, a world atlas, Merriam-Webster dictionaries and thesauri for children and adults, a Spanish-English dictionary, video and audio content, daily content updates, and more.
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Britannica Online Public Library Edition: Kids

The Public Library Edition: Kids contains full-text magazine articles, websites that have been reviewed and verified by Britannica editors, a homework help section, a world atlas, Merriam-Webster dictionaries and thesauri for children, a Spanish-English dictionary, video and audio content, daily content updates, and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Britannica Online School Edition

Britannica Online School Edition gives teachers and students instant access to four complete encyclopedias and other resources that ensure consistency with classroom topics and age-appropriate language. Focused on elementary, middle and high school levels, plus read-aloud and translation for over 50 languages.
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Britannica® Escolar

Esta base de datos ofrece recursos de referencia en español para estudiantes de 6-12 años. Hay docenas de actividades de aprendizaje interactivo que se pueden hacer en clase o en casa que cubren temas como ciencias naturales, estudios sociales y otras áreas de estudio.

This database provides reference resources in Spanish for students aged 6-12. There are dozens of interactive learning activities that can be done in class or at home that cover topics such as natural sciences, social studies and other areas of study. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Infobase eBook Collection

Infobase’s eBook Collection features thousands of core reference works from acclaimed imprints such as Facts On File, Ferguson’s, and Bloom’s on a wide range of subjects areas, from history to science, literature, and more. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.

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Culinary Arts (Gale OneFile)

The Culinary Arts Collection includes 150 of the major cooking and nutrition magazines from 1980 to present. Coverage includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information.
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Gardening and Horticulture (Gale OneFile)

A collection of more than 80 journals focused on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture. Browse over 20 subject specific reference sources from Delmar Cengage Learning. This collection provides information for gardening enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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Global Road Warrior

Research issues in international and cultural studies, or use it to prepare for a trip abroad. The World Awaits. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.

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Hospitality and Tourism (General OneFile)

With current and relevant content from industry journals, travel guides and magazines, this collection provides well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism field. Browse focused studies of specialized aspects of the industry: culture, leisure activities, economy, and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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American Ancestors

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Find your ancestors with this online repository of more than 200 million searchable names covering New England, New York, and beyond. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.

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Ancestry Library

In Library Use Only
This is perfect for anyone doing genealogy research. Users can access birth records, death records, historical newspaper articles, and photos. There is also federal census information up to and including 1930. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.

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HeritageQuest

This database provides access to federal census records up to and including 1930, Revolutionary War records, the Freedman’s Bank, and articles related to genealogy. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Methuen High School Yearbooks

Nevins Library is pleased to announce that Methuen High School’s Yearbooks, spanning 1928 through the present, can be accessed online. These yearbooks were digitized in partnership with the Boston Public Library and the Digital Commonwealth with the help of Methuen High’s Assistant Principal Arthur Nicholson, Media Specialist Paula Cross, and Nevins Library Reference Librarian Beth Safford.

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Academic OneFile (Gale)

Academic OneFile provides access to full-text articles from peer-reviewed English language journals from around the globe. Academic OneFile covers the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature, and countless other subjects. Users can search both full text articles and abstracts.
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Academic OneFile Select (Gale)

Expanded Academic ASAP provides indexes of over 4,170 scholarly and general interest periodicals and full text articles from over 2,480 of the academic titles.
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General OneFile (Gale)

General OneFile is a one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics, including business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social sciences, sports, technology, and more.
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Infobase eBook Collection

Infobase’s eBook Collection features thousands of core reference works from acclaimed imprints such as Facts On File, Ferguson’s, and Bloom’s on a wide range of subjects areas, from history to science, literature, and more. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.

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Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context)

Engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today’s hottest social issues. It features continuously updated viewpoints, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Gale Power Search

Power Search allows users to search multiple databases from one source. The databases included are most of the titles paid for with funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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Health and Medicine (Gale OneFile)

Full-text resources including consumer health, nursing & allied health.
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Health and Wellness (Gale)

Access carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials, including: nearly 400 health/ medical journals, numerous reference volumes, over 700 health videos from partner Healthology, Inc., hundreds of pamphlets, and health-related articles from 2,200 general interest publications in addition to a broad collection of Gale reference titles. Material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only.
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MedlinePlus®

From the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, this site contains an extensive amount of easy-to-understand health information. Browse the site’s collection of informative videos.

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MedlinePlus® en Español

Un servicio de la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina y Institutos Nacionales de la Salud.

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Nursing and Allied Health (Gale OneFile)

Browse all aspects of the Nursing profession, from direct patient care to health care administration. Including nearly 400 titles, 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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Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine (Gale OneFile)

This collection includes over 100 titles covering the fields of physical therapy and sports medicine. Researchers can access periodicals on topics discussed in the field, including proven treatment techniques, experimental research theses, and much more.
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Psychology (Gale OneFile)

Psychology Collection provides access to academic journals and magazines that cover the study of emotions, personality, and the human mind. The database offers content of interest to both researchers and general users. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Salem Health

Salem Health brings online access to Salem Press’ award-winning health reference works. Browse Magill’s Medical Guide, Salem Health: Cancer, Salem Health: Psychology & Mental Health, Salem Health: Genetics & Inherited Diseases. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.

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Biography (Gale in Context)

Biography in Context contains biographical articles from select periodicals and reference sources published by Gale.
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Environmental Studies and Policy (Gale OneFile)

Providing robust coverage in the field of environmental issues and policy, this collection includes perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests. Peruse nearly 200 journals with instant access to multiple viewpoints of this volatile field of study.
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Global Issues (Gale in Context)

Global Issues in Context offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events.
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Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context)

Engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today’s hottest social issues. It features continuously updated viewpoints, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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U.S. History (Gale in Context)

Gale in Context: U.S. History is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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World History (Gale in Context)

Gale in Context: World History is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in World History. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Communications and Mass Media (Gale OneFile)

Communications and Mass Media Collection provides access to academic journals and magazines focusing on all aspects of the communications field. Key subjects covered in the database include advertising, public relations, literature, writing, linguistics, and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Diversity Studies (Gale OneFile)

The Diversity Studies Collection consists of journals that explore cultural differences, contributions and influences in the global community. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Fine Arts (Gale OneFile)

This database is a diverse resource for Art and Music studies. It provides access to scholarly journals and magazines that support research in areas including drama, music, art history, and filmmaking.  Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Gender Studies (Gale OneFile)

The Gender Studies Collection gives patrons access to scholarly journals and magazines covering topics including gender studies, family, and marital issues, LGBTQ community, and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

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Britannica® Escolar

Esta base de datos ofrece recursos de referencia en español para estudiantes de 6-12 años. Hay docenas de actividades de aprendizaje interactivo que se pueden hacer en clase o en casa que cubren temas como ciencias naturales, estudios sociales y otras áreas de estudio.

This database provides reference resources in Spanish for students aged 6-12. There are dozens of interactive learning activities that can be done in class or at home that cover topics such as natural sciences, social studies and other areas of study. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Pronunciator

The world’s most comprehensive language-learning service. 164 languages to learn, 144 languages to learn them in. Years of learning activities within each language. Versión en español
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Transparent Languages

Provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for online language learners of all levels—and it’s all free and easy to use with a library card. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Criminal Justice (Gale OneFile)

The Criminal Justice Collection database focuses on all aspects of the criminal justice field. Publications include: American Criminal Law Review; Corrections Today; Criminal Justice; Criminal Justice Ethics; Forensic Examiner; Psychology Today; and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Forms Links from the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries

This site, provided by the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries, provides legal forms for a variety of matters. There are also links to other sites that contain forms.

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Gale LegalForms

Take the law into your own hands and create accurate, reliable legal documents with no hassle with Gale LegalForms. It offers Massachusetts-specific “attorney forms” – officially approved forms actually used by law firms. Many of the forms and documents are available in Word and Adobe format so you just need to simply “fill in the blanks.” Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Communications and Mass Media (Gale OneFile)

Communications and Mass Media Collection provides access to academic journals and magazines focusing on all aspects of the communications field. Key subjects covered in the database include advertising, public relations, literature, writing, linguistics, and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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EBSCO eBook Collection

Find eBooks galore in this collection. From Classic to Indie, for young and old alike. Check out what we have. Funds provided by Nevins Memorial Library.

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Hoopla Digital

Instantly Read, Listen, and Watch books, comic books, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, all with just your Nevins library card. Funding provided by the Nevins Memorial Library.

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Literature Resource Center (Gale)

The world’s most current, comprehensive, and reliable online literature resource. Uniquely relevant to today’s curriculum, Literature Resource Center’s rich, critical, biographical, and contextual materials support interdisciplinary approaches, information literacy, and the development of critical thinking skills. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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NoveList Plus

NoveList Plus is a readers’ advisory resource that assists fiction and nonfiction readers discover new authors and titles. Users of all ages can easily find recommendations in this database by simply entering a favorite author or book title. NoveList’s discussion guides are perfect for both book clubs and classrooms. Funds provided by the MVLC.

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Libby, by OverDrive

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader (U.S. only)! Funding provided by the MVLC.

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Project Gutenberg

Download thousands of copyright free eBooks to your Kindle, Nook, IPad, Android, personal computer, or other device. There are several familiar titles including: Les Misérables, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Be sure to read the directions for downloading. The site also hosts a small collection of audiobooks.

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Digital Archives of The Nevins Library

The link below provides access to a digital form of The Methuen Transcript, The Methuen Transcript and Essex Farmer, and Methuen Life.

In the future we hope to add other resources pertaining to the history of the City of Methuen and other regional Merrimack Valley Massachusetts communities, making them available worldwide, and preserving print and microfilm resources for the future by committing them into the digital format. These newspapers are presented via a partnership between Advantage Archives and the Nevins Library.

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Gale LegalForms

Take the law into your own hands and create accurate, reliable legal documents with no hassle with Gale LegalForms. It offers Massachusetts-specific “attorney forms” – officially approved forms actually used by law firms. Many of the forms and documents are available in Word and Adobe format so you just need to simply “fill in the blanks.” Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Eagle-Tribune

Eagle-Tribune from 1890-Present
Microfilm – In Library Use Only

Evening Tribune from 1890 to 1959
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Massachusetts Driver’s License Practice Tests

Car, motorcycle, and CDL practice tests and handbooks.

Please Note: Driving-Tests.org is not affiliated with or evaluated by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. The official RMV Driver’s Manual is available on their website, along with additional driver’s education information. Presented in partnership with driving-tests.org.

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Methuen High School Yearbooks

Nevins Library is pleased to announce that Methuen High School’s Yearbooks, spanning 1928 through the present, can be accessed online. These yearbooks were digitized in partnership with the Boston Public Library and the Digital Commonwealth with the help of Methuen High’s Assistant Principal Arthur Nicholson, Media Specialist Paula Cross, and Nevins Library Reference Librarian Beth Safford.

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Boston Globe Article Archive

Text-based articles from The Boston Globe from 1980 to the present. This database does not contain classifieds, advertisements, or paid death notices.
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Digital Archives of The Nevins Library

The link below provides access to a digital form of The Methuen Transcript, The Methuen Transcript and Essex Farmer, and Methuen Life.

In the future we hope to add other resources pertaining to the history of the City of Methuen and other regional Merrimack Valley Massachusetts communities, making them available worldwide, and preserving print and microfilm resources for the future by committing them into the digital format. These newspapers are presented via a partnership between Advantage Archives and the Nevins Library.

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Eagle-Tribune

Eagle-Tribune from 1890-Present
Microfilm – In Library Use Only

Evening Tribune from 1890 to 1959
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The New York Times Article Archive

Search full-text facsimiles of The New York Times from 1985 on. Does not contain images or any classified notices.
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News (Gale OneFile)

Provides access to more than 2,300 major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, as well as leading titles from around the world. It also includes thousands of images, radio, and TV broadcasts and transcripts. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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The New York Times (at Home)

Read the New York Times.com at home using our redeem code and a free NYT login. More Info on how to read it HERE. Funding provided by the Nevins Memorial Library.

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Academic OneFile (Gale)

Academic OneFile provides access to full-text articles from peer-reviewed English language journals from around the globe. Academic OneFile covers the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature, and countless other subjects. Users can search both full text articles and abstracts.
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Academic OneFile Select (Gale)

Expanded Academic ASAP provides indexes of over 4,170 scholarly and general interest periodicals and full text articles from over 2,480 of the academic titles.
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Communications and Mass Media (Gale OneFile)

Communications and Mass Media Collection provides access to academic journals and magazines focusing on all aspects of the communications field. Key subjects covered in the database include advertising, public relations, literature, writing, linguistics, and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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High School Edition (Gale OneFile)

Gale OneFile: High School Edition is designed for junior high and middle school students. It provides access to a variety of magazines, newspapers and reference books, and covers current events, the arts, sciences, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
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General OneFile (Gale)

General OneFile is a one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics, including business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social sciences, sports, technology, and more.
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Health and Medicine (Gale OneFile)

Full-text resources including consumer health, nursing & allied health.
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Middle School (Gale in Context)

Gale in Context: Middle School is a one-stop source for students in grades 6 to 8. Delivered through a highly visual design, navigation, and tool set, this site supports middle school coursework with content that includes: news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social sciences, sports, technology, and more.
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Libby, by OverDrive

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader (U.S. only)! Funding provided by the MVLC.

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Gale Power Search

Power Search allows users to search multiple databases from one source. The databases included are most of the titles paid for with funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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Environmental Studies (Gale in Context)

Provides users with comprehensive information, empowering learners to critically analyze and understand important topics that affect people around the world. Explore topics and events within Earth systems, global change, pollution, populations, and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Environmental Studies and Policy (Gale OneFile)

Providing robust coverage in the field of environmental issues and policy, this collection includes perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests. Peruse nearly 200 journals with instant access to multiple viewpoints of this volatile field of study.
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Science (Gale Interactive)

Provides engaging, interactive models that bring science to life. While supporting high school curricula and university coursework, Gale Interactive: Science helps students better visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science. Students and instructors can manipulate and explore 3D models that are paired with reference and periodical content for further understanding. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Gardening and Horticulture (Gale OneFile)

A collection of more than 80 journals focused on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture. Browse over 20 subject specific reference sources from Delmar Cengage Learning. This collection provides information for gardening enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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GreenFILE

GreenFILE offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. The database provides indexing and abstracts for more than 1,000,000 records, as well as Open Access full text for more than 15,000 records. Funds provided by the Nevins Memorial Library.

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Science Database (ProQuest)

A definitive resource for studying both the applied and general sciences. With coverage dating back to 1986, ProQuest Science Journals features over 1030 titles, with more than 760 available in full text. Search over 2.7M records, dating back to the mid 1980s. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Science (Gale in Context)

Provides topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures, and illustrations. As well users can locate articles from over 200 magazines, academic journals, and links to quality web sites. The database covers curriculum-related science topics, and offers teachers an easy-to-use tool to identify content directly correlated to state and national standards.
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AtoZdatabases en español

Es la referencia de primer nivel, investigación, Marketing, ventas de correo listas / ventas, y la búsqueda de empleo de base datos. Ideal para las oportunidades de ventas, listas de correo, estudios de mercado, oportunidades de empleo, la búsqueda de amigos, parientes y un montón de otras posibilidades. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.

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Britannica® Escolar

Esta base de datos ofrece recursos de referencia en español para estudiantes de 6-12 años. Hay docenas de actividades de aprendizaje interactivo que se pueden hacer en clase o en casa que cubren temas como ciencias naturales, estudios sociales y otras áreas de estudio.

This database provides reference resources in Spanish for students aged 6-12. There are dozens of interactive learning activities that can be done in class or at home that cover topics such as natural sciences, social studies and other areas of study. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Britannica Moderna

Completa enciclopedia española para estudiantes mayores y educadores. Incluye artículos, imágenes , mapas, tablas , líneas de tiempo, así como un diccionario completo y atlas.

Spanish encyclopedia for older students and educators. Includes articles, images, maps, tables, timelines, as well as a complete dictionary and atlas. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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MedlinePlus® en Español

Un servicio de la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina y Institutos Nacionales de la Salud.

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ProCitizen (Pronuncinator)

An online course that prepares you for the Naturalization test. With 100 videos, plus interactive drills and quizzes, you will learn everything you need to succeed. Versión en español
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Pronunciator

The world’s most comprehensive language-learning service. 164 languages to learn, 144 languages to learn them in. Years of learning activities within each language. Versión en español
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The Shelf.tv

Watch the Ultimate in Premium Streaming Content on The Shelf.tv. Music, movies, series, TV channels, performing arts, podcasts, games and more for all ages. In your Browser, or on your Android or iOS device.

Your public Library and The Shelf bring you the best in streaming content to enjoy with your family, on your favorite device, in your favorite place. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.

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Transparent Languages

Provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for online language learners of all levels—and it’s all free and easy to use with a library card. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Britannica Fundamentals/Learning Zone

Interactive learning for ages 4 to 7 that is fun and developmentally appropriate. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Britannica Online Public Library Edition: Kids

The Public Library Edition: Kids contains full-text magazine articles, websites that have been reviewed and verified by Britannica editors, a homework help section, a world atlas, Merriam-Webster dictionaries and thesauri for children, a Spanish-English dictionary, video and audio content, daily content updates, and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Britannica Online School Edition

Britannica Online School Edition gives teachers and students instant access to four complete encyclopedias and other resources that ensure consistency with classroom topics and age-appropriate language. Focused on elementary, middle and high school levels, plus read-aloud and translation for over 50 languages.
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Elementary (Gale in Context)

Designed for kids, Gale In Context: Elementary delivers trusted, age-appropriate digital content. Through newspaper and magazine articles, videos, images, graphics, and eBooks, elementary students can learn about everything from animals and outer space to famous artists and favorite athletes. The database is visual and intuitive, and rewards students’ efforts by developing comprehension and research skills to prepare them for middle school—and a lifetime of learning. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Kids InfoBits

This database is geared toward K- 5 students, and provides full-text articles from magazines and reference books. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Middle School (Gale in Context)

Gale in Context: Middle School is a one-stop source for students in grades 6 to 8. Delivered through a highly visual design, navigation, and tool set, this site supports middle school coursework with content that includes: news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social sciences, sports, technology, and more.
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Novelist Plus K-8

NoveList Plus K-8 is a readers’ advisory resource that assists children and their caregivers in discovering new authors and titles. Users of all ages can easily find recommendations in this database by simply entering a favorite author or book title. NoveList’s discussion guides are perfect for both book clubs and classrooms. Funds provided by the MVLC.

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PebbleGo (Animals & Biographies)

In PebbleGo Biographies our youngest researchers can learn more about current and historical figures that have influenced the United States. While PebbleGo Animals is designed specifically for K-3 emergent readers and researchers. It features more than 200 animal articles correlated to life science standards, animal audio and video, carefully leveled text, educational games, and innovative read-aloud capabilities. Both PebbleGo databases include built in reading and research tools. Leveled text, educational games, and videos support science concepts for our youngest patrons. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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The Shelf.tv

Watch the Ultimate in Premium Streaming Content on The Shelf.tv. Music, movies, series, TV channels, performing arts, podcasts, games and more for all ages. In your Browser, or on your Android or iOS device.

Your public Library and The Shelf bring you the best in streaming content to enjoy with your family, on your favorite device, in your favorite place. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.

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