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Maynard Public Library E-Resources

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Access to Justice

We are proud to partner with the Massachusetts Trial Court to offer access to virtual court services through the Access to Justice Library Initiative.

Academic OneFile

Complete source for peer-reviewed scholarly articles across all academic disciplines. 

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All Access Comics

The All Access Comics collection is Always Available, no holds needed! Over 4,700 comic & graphic novels from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, IDW, Image, and Dark Horse! 

American Ancestors

A wide assortment of genealogical information compiled by the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS).

*In Library Use Only

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Book Page

Discover this month’s most exciting new books in the current issue of BookPage Magazine.

Ancestry Library Edition

World's most popular online genealogy resource. Users can access birth, marriage, death, and census records and much more. Includes U.S. & world data.

*In Library Use Only

Boston Consumers' Checkbook

Provides independent ratings you can trust of local auto repair shops, plumbers, veterinarians, banks, doctors, carpet cleaners, and much more.

Maynard residents only.

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Biography in Context (Gale)

Biographical and contextual information on notable people throughout history.

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Boston Globe

Full-text access (no photos) to Boston Globe articles and obituaries ranging from 1980 - present. Allows you to search by keyword or find all articles published on a certain date.

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Britannica Library Edition

 

Comprehensive encyclopedia with dictionary, atlas, thesaurus, video/audio content, and magazine articles.

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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.

 

Maynard residents only. 

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General OneFile (Gale)

 

An expansive general-interest database with more than 8,000 titles, for free. Gale General OneFile offers a robust collection of magazines and journals that includes reference, newspaper and audio content.

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HeritageQuest Online

 

Genealogical sources and research aids, including city directories, family and local histories, U.S. Census records from 1790-1940, and military records from the Revolutionary War and other conflicts.

LegalForms (Gale)

 

Brings together thousands of national and state-specific legal forms for everything from wills to business contracts. The forms are fill-in-the-blank, downloadable, and continuously updated to reflect the latest laws.

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Literature Resource Center

 

Find up-to-date biographical info overviews, literary criticism, and essays on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines from all time periods.

NYTimes.com

 

Enjoy free access to NYTimes.com! For both in-library and home access, create an account and log in using that account. Coverage includes 1981 to Current, plus historic coverage 1851-1922. 

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Opposing Viewpoints (Gale)

 

Covers timely issues, supporting social studies, current events, and more. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions. 

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Science (Gale)

 

Journal, magazine, and news articles, reference books, audiovisual material, maps, experiments, and web links. Over 600 topic pages offer organized collections of resources about scientists and scientific subjects.

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U.S. History (Gale)

 

Reference book content, primary source documents, images, videos, and more on the most significant people, events, and topics in U.S. History.

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Chilton Auto Library

Get the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repair! Offers step-by-step service and repair procedures along with a labor estimating tool to help you confidently determine your next move.

Maynard residents only. 

Commonwealth Catalog

 

A catalog showing the holdings of most libraries in Massachusetts. Please contact the Reference Staff for help locating or requesting an item.

Family Search

 

Offers a variety of genealogical databases, access to unindexed images of genealogical records, the Social Security Death Index, wiki entries describing various types of genealogical research, and more.

In-Library Use only. 

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Global Issues in Context (Gale)

 

Current news, journal articles, primary sources, statistics, and more. Over 600 topic pages offer organized collections of resources about events, countries, organizations, and subjects of national & international concern.

Freegal Music

 

​Every day, users can stream up to 3 hours of music and download 3 free songs (and keep them forever)! Search a selection of over 18 million songs by title, artist, or genre.

Maynard residents only. 

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Health and Wellness (Gale)

 

Encyclopedias, books, journal and magazine articles, and audiovisual materials, with nearly 300 topic pages offering organized collections of resources on medical conditions, treatments, tests, procedures, and medications.

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Kanopy

 

Kanopy includes acclaimed movies and documentaries on-demand. Browse the collection of over 30,000 documentaries, classic films, world cinema, popular movies and films for children of all ages.

Maynard residents only.

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Libby Magazines

 

Minuteman's always-available Magazine subscriptions. Explore 5,200+ titles in 25 languages, about everything from celebrities, crafts, food, horses, cars, fashion, & technology to politics, business, travel, & current events.

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Maynard Digitized Newspapers

 

Digitized editions of the Maynard News (1899-1943), Maynard Enterprise (1915-1953), and Assabet Valley/Maynard Beacon (1964-1993). Searchable by keyword or date/date range.

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Kanopy Kids

 

A collection of kid-friendly movies, TV shows, and animated stories. Find fun and educational selections including PBS Kids programs. 

Maynard residents only.

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Libby EBooks & Audiobooks

 

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from Minuteman’s shared collection of online content. Read or listen on a mobile device with the Libby App from OverDrive.

Maynard Digitized Yearbooks

 

Digitized editions of the Maynard High School yearbook from 1907-2024. We have some gaps in the collection, contact the library if you have one we are missing!

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NoveList

 

A reader's advisory assisting you find new books to read. Contains best book lists, author read-alikes, book reviews, author profiles, and book discussion guides.

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Peterson's Career Prep (Gale)

 

Discover which careers suit you best, research potential career options, and explore the requirements and outlooks for the occupations you're interested in.

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Social Law Library

 

The Social Law Library in Boston has made a subset of its legal research databases available to public library patrons in MA. Please ask a Reference librarian for access to this resource.

In-Library Use Only.

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WorldCat

 

A catalog showing most of the items held in libraries around the world. To request items in WorldCat (but not in Maynard's catalog or the Commonwealth Catalog), please contact the Reference Desk.

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Nursing & Allied Health (Gale)

 

Journal articles, books, videos, and other content covering all aspects of the nursing profession, from direct patient care to health care administration.

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Peterson's Test Prep (Gale)

 

Raise your scores and increase your chances of admission with all-inclusive test prep for over 185 exams, including SAT, ACT, and AP tests.

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Transparent Language

 

Language learning designed to build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in more than 120 languages, including ESL for speakers of over 26 languages, and 12+ Indigenous languages. Can also be used as an app.

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World History (Gale)

 

Reference book content, primary source documents, images, videos, and more on the most significant people, events, and topics in U.S. History.

Access Boston Public Library's E-Resources!

 

In addition to these databases, Massachusetts residents are eligible to use resources from the Boston Public Library. If you do not already have a BPL library card you can apply for an eCard. eCards expire after 3 years unless they are upgraded to standard BPL cards.

 

Visit BPL's website for more information and to sign up for an eCard.

 

 

 

 

WHAT'S A BPL E-CARD?
A Boston Public Library (BPL) E-card is a virtual library card that grants the holder access to all of the BPL's digital resources.


WHO CAN GET AN E-CARD?
Anyone who currently lives in Massachusetts as a full time resident or part-time as a student attending school can get a BPL e-card.

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WHY SHOULD YOU GET AN E-CARD?
A BPL e-card will grant you access to over 150 digital resources! You'll be able to watch instructional videos on Lynda, stream movies on Hoopla, research dozens of databases, take a practice Massachusetts driving test, and so much more! With so much to choose from, there's something for every interest.

Maynard Public Library 77 Nason Street Maynard, MA 01754 Phone 978-897-1010 

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