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Catalogs and Resources: Databases and Internet Websites
Database Resources  |  Home Access Databases

Database Resources
Databases offer currency, flexibility and speed when it comes to finding information on many subjects. Their use has transformed the ability of public libraries to serve the information needs of their communities. Reference librarians can help you determine the best ones for your project. Some databases can be accessed from your own home computer with a valid Minuteman Library Network borrower card number.

Westlaw Database Available
The Library now has a subscription to the online database, Westlaw. This online legal research service provides instant access to state and federal statutes, cases, news, business information, public records, forms, and much more. It is available for use in the Library’s Reference Department on the second floor. Contact librarian Martha Jones, mjones@minlib.net for additional information.

Home Access Databases
The following databases are available from home with an Internet connection and your Minuteman Library Network library card.
Home Access to the following databases is provided by the Metrowest Massachusetts Regional Library System:

InfoTrac Databases listed below

  • Biography Resource Center
  • Business & Company Profiles
  • Contemporary Literary Criticism
  • Expanded Academic ASAP
  • General BusinessFile
  • General Reference Center Gold
  • Health Reference Center - Academic
  • InfoTrac Junior Edition
  • InfoTrac Kid's Edition
  • InfoTrac Student Edition
  • Professional Collecton

NewsBank

  • Boston Globe
  • Boston Herald
  • Worcester Telegram and Gazette
  • Springfield Union News

World Book Online

 

Home Access to the following databases is provided by the Minuteman Library Network:

 

 

Biography Resource Center & The Complete Marquis Whos Who: September 2003
This database combines award-winning biographies from respected Gale Group sources. Biography Resource Center also includes full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals. Search for people based on one or more personal facts such as birth and death year, nationality, ethnicity, occupation or gender, or combine criteria to create a highly-targeted custom search. With the Complete Marquis Who's Who(R), find quick reference information on an additional 900,000 people.

Business and Company ASAP: 1980 - present
Providing researchers with information on companies, markets and industries. From market trends, mergers and acquisitions to current management theory and company overviews. Access business and trade journals, newspapers and company directory profiles with full text and images.

Contemporary Literary Criticism: September 2003
Contemporary Literary Criticism--Select is an extensive collection of critical essays on contemporary authors. Each CLC--Select entry contains a biographical/critical introduction, listing of principal works and sources for further study.

Expanded Academic ASAP: 1980 - present
From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and images!

General Business File ASAP: 1980 - present
Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics. Access to a combination of broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals and company directory listings with full text and images available.

General Center Reference Gold 1980 - present
A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources in one easy-to-use interface. Use General Reference Center Gold to find articles from newspapers, reference books, and periodicals, many with full-text and images. Find the latest current events, popular culture, business and industry coverage, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.

Health Reference Center Academic: 1980 - present
Use this database to find articles on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug Abuse, HMOs, Prescription Drugs, etc. The material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only.

InfoTrac Student’s Edition
Formerly SuperTOM, 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.

InfoTrac Junior’s Edition
Formerly SuperTOM Junior, this periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school, with magazines, newspapers and reference books (most are full-text) for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

InfoTrac Kid’s Edition
Formerly PrimaryTOM, this periodical database is designed for elementary school students, with easy access to full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Professional Collection
Full-text periodicals for professionals, including librarians, teachers and school administrators.

CollegeSource Online
Searchable database of over 10,000 college catalogs in complete cover-to-cover original page format from 2-year, 4-year, graduate and professional schools. Catalogs feature hyper-linked tables of contents and indexes.

Lit Finder
Includes Poem Finder (800,000 poem citations and 100,000+ poems in full-text), Story Finder (thousands of full-text short stories), and Essay Finder (thousands of full-text essays).

New York Times
Most recent year's worth of the New York Times.

NoveList
Electronic readers' advisory resource which assists fiction readers in finding new authors and titles.

netLibrary
A collection of 3000 newly published ebooks in the following subject categories: business, buying and selling a home, careers, Complete Idiot's Guides, computer how-to books, consumer health, consumer law, psychology, self-help, sports coaching, sports how-to-books, study guides, travel, and web development.

Newsbank
Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, and Springfield Union News.

World Book Encyclopedia
World Book Online is based on the World Book Encyclopedia, developed by World Book Publishing, Inc. It includes access to over 31,000 encyclopedia articles, 6,000 Web links, 25,000 periodical articles, 800 videos, animations, and sounds, 400 interactive maps, and 3-D bubble views.

Internet Resources
Find Lists of Internet Sites Arranged by Topic on the Minuteman Library Network's home page, www.mln.lib.ma.us/uir. Librarians from the 41 Minuteman libraries have compiled lists of Internet sites to serve the many interests of our communities. There are also separate lists for children and teenagers. If you're interested in a certain subject but don't know where to look, this is a great place to start.

The Library is accessible to all. If you require special accommodations, please contact us.

 

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