Belmont Public Library
Online Resources
Unless indicated as "In Library Use Only," these resources are available from any internet connection. Most resources will require you to enter your Minuteman library card number for access outside the library.
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.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Academic OneFile Select
From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, magazines and newspapers - with full text and images!
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Agriculture Collection
Articles on farming, horticulture, and agriculture-related fields from nearly 200 authoritative journal titles.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
American Ancestors
IN LIBRARY USE ONLY
Dozens of genealogical databases from the New England Historic Genealogical Society, including full text of the New England Historical and Genealogical Record, The Search for Missing Friends, and Massachusetts Vital Records 1841-1910.
Resource is provided by the Belmont Public Library
Ancestry Library
IN LIBRARY USE ONLY
Thousands of family history databases, including vital records, census records, ship passenger lists, military records and lots more!
Resource provided by the Belmont Public Library
Biblioboard
Create. Share. Discover. Community collections of local history, local creatives, library programming, and more, all to be displayed on BiblioBoard Library with unlimited, multi-user access.
Resource provided by the Belmont Public Library
Biography In Context
Biography In Context provides information and insight into the world's most influential people. This resource combines biographical information with multimedia and articles to present lives in context.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
BookFlix
Scholastic BookFlix is an interactive literacy resource that builds a love of reading and learning - online! BookFlix pairs classic fictional video storybooks from Weston Woods with nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to reinforce reading skills and develop essential real-world knowledge and understanding.
Resource is provided by the Belmont Public Library
Boston Consumers' Checkbook
IN LIBRARY USE ONLY
The Boston Consumers' Checkbook evaluates the quality and prices of local service firms and stores and provides help to consumers to buy or lease a new car. Checkbook's health guides provide critical ratings and reports on doctors, hospitals, and health plans.
Resource is provided by the Belmont Public Library
Boston Metro Collection
Search a total of 266 Boston Metro news sources including full-color image editions of the Boston Herald, Cape Cod Times and Worcester Telegram and Gazette. This extensive collection is available in the library and remotely with your library card on an easy-to-use mobile responsive interface. Includes easy citation tools, article sharing and email capability for your convenience.
Resource is provided by the Belmont Public Library
Boston Globe
Provides full text access to The Boston Globe - 1980-current.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Britannica Escolar
Enciclopedia K-8 para hablantes nativos y estudiantes que aprenden español / K-8 encyclopedia for native speakers and students learning Spanish
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Britannica Fundamentals
Innovative early learning resource for students in grade levels kindergarten through second grade. Previously Britannica Learning Zone.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
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.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Britannica Moderna
Enciclopedia española para estudiantes mayores y educadores. Spanish encyclopedia for older students and educators.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
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.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Business
This collection contains articles on accounting, marketing and management, and related fields.
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Central Register & Goods and Services Bulletin
IN LIBRARY USE ONLY (see Reference Librarian for password)
The Central Register is the weekly source for information about state, county and municipal contracts being put out to bid for the design, construction and reconstruction of public facilities in Massachusetts. The Goods and Services Bulletin is a weekly publication containing solicitations for the procurement of commodities and services.
Resource is provided by the Belmont Public Library
Communications and Mass Media Collection
This collection provides information from more than 100 journals focused on the communications field. Key subjects covered include: marketing, advertising and public relations, literature and writing, linguistics, and more.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Consumer Reports Online
ConsumerReports.org provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice. Each product includes an overview and a ratings report card, as well as tester reviews & recommendations.
Resource is provided by the Belmont Public Library
CreativeBug
Creativebug offers over 1000 video classes in drawing, painting, sketchbooking, sewing, quilting, knitting, jewelry making, and much more, taught by the world’s top artists, designers and crafters.
Resource is provided by the Belmont Public Library
Criminal Justice Collection
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.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Culinary Arts Collection
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.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Digital Collection (from OverDrive)
The Digital Collection is always open! Borrow popular ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and streaming video from Minuteman's shared collection. Read or listen on a mobile device with the Libby App from OverDrive.
Resource provided by the Minuteman Library Network
Diversity Studies Collection
A must-have for social science, history and liberal arts coursework, this collection explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community. This set includes 150 journals.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Economics and Theory
This collection provides academic journals and magazines focusing on topics in economics. Perfect for business classes, users will find more than 150 full-text journals to support their research.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Elementary In Context
For Grades K-5. A content-rich, authoritative, easy-to-use digital resource featuring age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of educational topics.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
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.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Environmental Studies In Context
Gale In Context: Environmental Studies focuses on the physical, social, and economic aspects of environmental issues and includes sources such as topic summaries, scholarly articles, statistics, conference proceedings, news and magazine articles, podcasts, videos, industry reports, and consumer data.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Fine Arts and Music Collection
With more than 100 full-text magazines and journals covered in databases such as the Wilson Art Index and RILM, this collection provide resources to support research in areas such as drama, music, art history, and filmmaking.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Gale LegalForms - Massachusetts
Gale LegalForms 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.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Gale PowerSearch
Search all Gale resources at once with PowerSearch. Search all the journals, magazines, primary sources, and reference resources provided Gale, or select which databases to search.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
Resource is provided by the Belmont Public Library
Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection
A collection of reference sources and journals focused on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture, this collection provides information for gardening enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Gender Studies Collection
This collection of journals aims to provide balanced coverage of this significant aspect of our culture, covering such topics as gender studies, family and marital issues, health aspects, and many more.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
General OneFile
General OneFile is a source for news and periodical articles, including most of the content across all Thomson/Gale databases. OneFile contains full-text periodical titles, and more than 9,200 titles in all, on a wide range of topics.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Global Issues In Context
Global Issues In Context offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, and current events. Portals bring together a variety of sources for analysis of social, political, military, economic, environmental, health, and cultural issues.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Health and Medicine
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.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Health and Wellness Resource Center with Alternative Health Module
Includes health/medical journals, numerous reference volumes, health videos from Healthology, Inc., pamphlets and health-related articles from general interest publications, in addition to a broad collection of Gale reference titles. Material is intended for informational purposes only.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
HeritageHub
HeritageHub provides access to hundreds of years of obituaries and death notices from thousands of newspapers across the United States.
Resource is provided by the Belmont Public Library
HeritageQuest Online
Powered by Ancestry® provides access to more than 4.4 billion records. It delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s—that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
High School Edition
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.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Historical Boston Globe
A full-image archive offering complete coverage from 1872-1979. Every issue of this title includes the complete paper - cover to cover - with full-page and article images in downloadable PDF. Complete coverage from 1872-1979.
Resource is provided by the Belmont Public Library
Historical New York Times
Provides the full image of articles published in the New York Times from its first issue in 1851 (to three years prior to the current year). Searchable by keyword, subject, author, and article title. Includes illustrations and advertisements.
Resource is provided by the Belmont Public Library
Home Improvement Collection
Coverage includes such topics as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and many more.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
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.
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Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Collection
Provides coverage of the hospitality and tourism field, including cultural aspects of travel, leisure activities, economic aspects of tourism, and more.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Information Science and Library Issues Collection
Information professionals and other knowledge workers will find information in their areas of expertise, including such topics as information infrastructure, data processing techniques, metadata architectures, and more.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Insurance & Liability Collection
This collection, comprised of nearly 40 insurance-related journals, takes a broad view of this multimillion dollar industry, covering such topics as labor relations, mortgage banking, legal issues, and more.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Kanopy
An on-demand streaming video service that offers thousands of award-winning documentaries, training films and theatrical releases across diverse subjects and disciplines. Kanopy provides access to films and documentaries from a variety of independent filmmakers and distributors, including the BBC, PBS and the Criterion Collection
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Leadership and Management
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.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Legal Forms
Comprehensive library of Massachusetts Legal Forms , Legal Terms Dictionary, Legal Questions and Answers, Law Summaries for all 50 states.
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Linkedin Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Utilizes video tutorials to help anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills. Access is limited to Belmont residents.
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Literature Resource Center
Find up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Mango Languages
Mango is designed to equip you with conversational abilities from the very start. Mango immerses you in real, everyday conversations in a wide variety of foreign languages. It also features ESL instruction in English, tailored for speakers of more than a dozen languages.
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Middle School In Context
Academic articles, images, topic selections and more for Middle Schoolers.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Military and Intelligence Database Collection
Find articles on governmental policies, socioeconomics effects of war, and more. Includes The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia and The World Almanac and Book of Facts.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Morningstar Investment Research Center
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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Muzzy Online
Muzzy Online is the fun way to learn a second language. Features video content, interactive games and exercises to practice the vocabulary and grammar presented in each lesson. MUZZY employs a natural immersion approach, surrounding learners with visual, aural and contextual language.
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New York Times
This database includes full-text of the New York Times from January 1, 1985 to the present.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
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. Home Access includes NY Times App and 5 Premium Archive (1923-1980) articles per day. For more information see Minuteman's NY Times FAQ
Resource provided by the Minuteman Library Network
News
InfoTrac Newsstand provides access to more than 1,100 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.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
NoveList
Not sure what to read next? Find read-a-likes, recommendations, and more, all curated by librarians and publishing insiders. (Log in with your Minuteman library card.)
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Nursing and Allied Health Collection
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
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Opposing Viewpoints
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.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
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.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Peterson's Career Prep
Provides users access to core career tools including, career assessments focused on a user’s interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences, comprehensive career information and Job searching capabilities via integration with Indeed.com matches listings based on a user’s assessment results, and resume editing software that provides 5,000 resume templates and cover letter samples.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Peterson's Test Prep
Contains over 300 practice tests and courses, dozens of ebooks containing valuable study material and practice tests, information on over 4,000 accredited schools, scholarship search featuring $8 billion in available scholarships, resume builder with over 1,000 brainstorming phrases to get you started, career modules covering subjects from career change to salary negotiations.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Collection
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.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Pop Culture Collection
This collection provides useful information for any researcher in a social science, history, art or liberal arts course. This collection is made up of 100 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Popular Magazines
Popular Magazines includes 1000 of the most searched magazines across our InfoTrac product line. All the titles were selected based on the actual publication searches performed by library patrons.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
ProQuest Science
7.3 million full text articles from over 1,600 sources. In full-text format, researchers have access to all the charts, diagrams, graphs, tables, photos, and other graphical elements so vital to scientific and engineering literature. It supports the needs of students studying applied and general sciences.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Psychology Collection
Find articles on personality, the human mind, memory, and more. Access hundreds of subject-appropriate full-text periodicals - many cited in the PsycINFO index.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Reference Solutions
A directory of nearly 14 million U.S. businesses, searchable by name, yellow page heading, SIC code, zip code, estimated sales volume, and more.
Resource provided by the Belmont Public Library
Religion & Philosophy Collection
Research religions and philosophies of the world and how they impact our daily lives. This collection includes journals relating to spirituality and ideas.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Salem Health
Salem Health provides general readers with an authoritative reference source that helps bridge the gap between medical encyclopedias for professionals and popular self-help guides. Titles include, Salem Health: Cancer, Infectious Diseases & Conditions, and Magill’s Medical Guide.
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Salem History
Access to: The 50 States; Decades; Defining Documents in American History; Great Athletes; Great Events from History; Milestone Documents; Musicians and Composers
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Salem Literature
Distills the best of both classic and current literary criticism of the world's most-studied literature. Focuses on an individual author's entire body of work and on single works of literature. Includes online access to: Critical Insights: Authors; Critical Insights: Themes; Critical Insights: Works; Magill's Literary Annuals (1977-current); Masterplots.
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Salem Science
Includes online access to: Applied Science; Encyclopedia of Energy; Encyclopedia of Environmental Issues; Forensic Science; The Solar System.
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Science - Gale Interactive
Science comes to life as you zoom, rotate, and explore interactive 3D models. View related reference content and search Gale content to find more information.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Science In Context
Science In Context provides topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations, as well as articles from over 200 magazines and academic journals and links to quality web sites.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Social Studies Collection
Includes:ABC-CLIO eBook Collection; American Government; American History; World History: The Modern Era; World Religions.
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Transparent Languages
For learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language. Combining extensive courses and supplemental resources for over 100 languages, including English.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
U.S. History In Context
This resource combines content from reference sources with with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Value Line Research Center
The Value Line Research Center includes on-line access to Value Line's leading publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options and convertible securities as well as special situation stocks.
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Vocations & Careers Collection
Offering content from nearly 400 journals, this collection provides content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
Wall Street Journal
Search or browse the full text of the Wall Street Journal from 1984-Present.
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War & Terrorism Collection
A collection for students of history, social science and current events. Gain valuable insight the causes, impacts and perceptions of war and terrorism on a global scale.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
World History In Context
Combines content from reference sources with with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.
Resource provided by MBLC and MLS, with support from IMLS
WorldCat
IN LIBRARY USE ONLY
OCLC catalog of books and other materials in libraries worldwide. For home access try the free version at http://www.worldcat.org
EJournals Finder
Looking for a specific journal or article?
Search by title or browse by subject to access over 11,850 electronic journals, magazines and newspapers.
Ebsco A to Z List (EJournals Finder)
Boston Public Library
In addition to these resources, 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.
Using your Minuteman card for access to online resources
Access to online resources provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC), and the Massachusetts Library System (MLS), with funds from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is available for all who live, work, and study in Massachusetts.
Access to online resources provided by member libraries is available to residents of the 36 public library communities served by Minuteman, as well as current students, faculty and staff of the five academic libraries.
Most resources will require you to enter your Minuteman library card number for access outside the library.
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