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America’s News
From Home or the Library
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. Funded by The Old Colony Library Network.
Boston Globe
From Home or the Library
Complete full-text content from 1980-present. Coverage of community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, people in the community, and much more. Paid advertisements and syndicated columns are not included.
Boston Metro Collection
From Home or the Library
Provides access to an extensive full-text collection of news published in and around Boston. Updated daily, this one-stop resource includes fully searchable archives of nearly 200 daily and weekly news sources, including The Braintree Forum.
Britannica Library
From Home or the Library
Britannica Library contains comprehensive content for everyone from elementary students to college students, from business professionals to curious seniors. Extensive and thorough yet intuitive and fast, this powerful collection delivers trustworthy information. Access thousands of curated articles and magazines, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, and recommended websites, along with a pop-up Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary and Thesaurus. Content is updated daily with at least 1,200 new and revised articles and media per month. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Britannica Library: Reference Center
From Home or the Library
Choose from a variety of content types, including articles, images, videos, dictionary, magazines, Web’s Best Sites, Primary Sources & Ebooks, and Year in Review. Geared for high school age and up.
Consumer Reports
From Home From the Library
Find product ratings and reviews and in-depth advice, tips and trends. Frequently updated articles, blogs and video content allow you to peruse the latest consumer news — whether you’re looking to learn more about budget-friendly home improvement plans, understanding the benefits and risks of retirement options, or searching for the latest recalls of baby products. Provided by Thayer Public Library. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
eBook Collection from EBSCOhost
From Home or the Library
Choose from a wide range of eBooks covering a wide range of topics from the arts to the social sciences — and everything in between. Access the full text of eBooks from your computer, or borrow titles for download to most popular portable devices. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Enterprise Collection
From Home or the Library
Search news from Brockton and vicinity from the year 2000 to today with The Enterprise Collection. Explore current and archived issues of The Enterprise with full-color newspaper pages and individual articles, as well as content only published online. Funded by The Old Colony Library Network.
Gale Courses
From Home or the Library
Discover hundreds of engaging, instructor-led online courses to help with your professional development, technology skills, and personal enrichment. Course offerings include business, computer, health and wellness, parenting, the arts and more. Six-week courses are taught by college instructors and experts in the field. Funded by Thayer Public Library. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
General OneFile
From Home or the Library
A one-stop source for 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 science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Health and Medicine
From Home or the Library
Full-text database that provides current and reliable personal health information as well as full-text nursing and allied health journals.
Health and Wellness
From Home or the Library
Access a collection of medical reference materials including nearly 400 health/medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets, over 700 health-related videos and articles from 2,200 general interest publications in addition to a broad collection of Gale reference titles. Material contained in the Health and Wellness Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only.
Hoopla
From Home or the Library
Borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. There are hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. Funded by Thayer Public Library. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Kanopy
From Home or the Library
Video streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment. Find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and educational videos that inspire, enrich and entertain. Funded by Thayer Public Library. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Magill’s Medical Guide, 8th Edition
FROM HOME FROM THE LIBRARY
Covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, biology, and issues in an easy-to-use A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders. Funded by Thayer Public Library.
New York Times
From Home or the Library
Full-text of The New York Times from 1985- present.
New York Times Digital Edition
From Home From the Library
Full access the New York Times Digital Edition. Available in English, Spanish and Chinese.
A New York Times online account, which requires only an email address and a password, is needed to access the newspaper. Access from home is in 72 hour allotments; you may obtain a new access code every 72 hours for uninterrupted access. Please see the instructions for setting up an account and obtaining an access code to get started. Provided by the Old Colony Library Network.
News: Gale OneFile
FROM HOME OR THE LIBRARY
An innovative full-text newspaper resource that allows you to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, author, newspaper section, or other fields. It includes 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. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Nursing and Allied Health: Gale OneFile
From Home or the Library
This essential and versatile resource provides access to authoritative content including full-text titles cited in CINAHL supporting specialized care, treatment, and patient management. This essential resource is versatile and features highlighting and note-taking tools as well as an intuitive interface, providing multiple pathways to key information. Updated daily, this resource will help nursing professionals already working in the field, as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
OverDrive
From Home or the Library
OverDrive provides access to popular and bestselling eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines and videos. The collection includes Kindle Books and thousands of titles for adults, teens, and children. Titles are automatically returned at the end of the loan period, and there are no late fees.
Patriot Ledger Collection
From Home or the Library
Search news from Quincy and vicinity from the year 2000 to today with The Patriot Ledger Collection. Explore current and archived issues of The Patriot Ledger with full-color newspaper pages and individual articles, as well as content only published online. Funded by The Old Colony Library Network.
Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine: Gale in Context
From Home or the Library
Provides content supporting the fields of fitness and sports in academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine. The database offers a wide spectrum of information, including proven treatment techniques, experimental research, and more.
Popular Magazines: Gale in Context
From Home or the Library
From Home or the LibraryGale OneFile: Popular Magazines provides access to the most searched magazines across the OneFile products. All of the titles are selected based on actual publication searches performed by library patrons and the database includes many titles recommended by Bowker’s “Magazines for Libraries.”
Power Search
From Home or the Library
Search across multiple databases. Select multiple databases from a list and then search across all of the databases you have chosen.
Psychology: Gale in Context
From Home or the Library
Provides access to authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology— abnormal, biological, cognitive, comparative, developmental, personality, quantitative, social and all areas of applied psychology. Researchers, psychologists, counselors, and behavioral scientists will discover relevant information from the thoughts, views, discoveries, and reports found in this comprehensive collection.
Science Database
From Home or the Library
Whether you’re researching the effects of global warming or interested in the latest scandal surrounding genetically modified food, ProQuest Science Journals will guide you directly to the information you need. You’ll find unmatched research support for both the applied and general sciences. Features over 1,145 titles—with more than 965 available in full text with access to all the charts, diagrams, graphs, tables, photos, and other graphical elements so vital to scientific and technical literature.
Science: Gale Interactive
From Home or the Library
Gale Interactive Science is a highly visual online learning tool that takes visual-spatial learning to the next level by bringing the lab to you. Media rich content is paired with interactive 3D models to deliver a virtual laboratory simulation experience. Entertain your curiosity through an experience that allows zooming in, rotating, or pulling models apart to explore and experiment with complex scientific topics.
Science In Context
From Home or the Library
Find information on hundreds of today’s most significant science topics from full-text magazines and academic journals. Also includes , news articles, experiments, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.