Framingham 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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Agriculture Collection
Articles on farming, horticulture, and agriculture-related fields from nearly 200 authoritative journal titles.
Resource made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 Framingham Public Library
AtoZDatabases
Search Jobs, businesses or mailing lists. 2.3 million job listings, 30 million business profiles, 1.1 million healthcare professionals. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more.
Resource provided by the Framingham Public Library
AutoMate
Service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.
Resource provided by the Framingham Public Library
Britannica Escolar
Enciclopedia K-8 para hablantes nativos y estudiantes que aprenden español / K-8 encyclopedia for native speakers and students learning Spanish
Resource made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Britannica Fundamentals
Innovative early learning resource for students in grade levels kindergarten through second grade. Previously Britannica Learning Zone.
Resource made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Business Collection
This collection contains articles on accounting, marketing and management, and related fields.
Resource made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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.
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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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Daily Life in Civil War America
The United States Civil War touched the lives of every American North and South at that time. This informative book makes extensive use of journals, newspapers, and diaries to bring together the experience of the soldier, civilian, and slave in one volume.
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Daily Life in Colonial Latin America
This book offers an examination of everyday life in the Iberian colonies of Central and South America--the indigenous peoples, their Spanish and Portuguese colonizers, and the Africans brought over as slaves.
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Daily Life in Elizabethan England
This book offers an experiential perspective on the lives of Elizabethans, how they worked, ate, and played, with hands on examples that include authentic music, recipes, and games of the period.
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Daily Life of the Ancient Egyptians
Through reconstructions based on the hieroglyphic inscriptions, paintings from tombs, and scenes from temple walls, readers can explore social and material existence in one of the world's oldest civilizations.
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Daily Life of the Ancient Greeks
Ancient Greece comes alive in this exploration of the daily lives of ordinary people-men and women, children and the elderly, slaves and foreigners, rich and poor.
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Daily Life of the Ancient Romans
Discover the ins and outs of daily life in Ancient Rome through the eyes of the Romans themselves.
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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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Gale PowerSearch: Publications
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Home Improvement Collection
Coverage includes such topics as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and many more.
Resource made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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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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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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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New York Times
This database includes full-text of the New York Times from January 1, 1985 to the present.
Resource made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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
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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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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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Novels for Students
Provides critical overviews of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes discussions of plot, characters, themes and structure as well as the work's cultural and historical significance.
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Newspapers Northeast
Largest online newspaper archive used for genealogy and family history, historical research, crime investigations, journalism, and entertainment. Search for obituaries, marriage announcements, birth announcements, social pages, national and local news articles, sports, advertisements, entertainment, fashion and lifestyle pages, comics, and more.
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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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
O'Reilly Books
O’Reilly for Public Libraries offers unlimited access to 50K+ titles (including O’Reilly books in early release), 30K+ hours of video, case studies from top companies, learning paths, expert playlists, and more—with nearly 1,000 topics to explore in technology and business. With a range of content formats tailored to all levels you can learn in the way that works best for you.
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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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Poetry for Students
Features discussion and analysis of poems of all time periods, nations, and cultures. Provides an overview of the poem and discussion of its principal themes, images, form and construction.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Science
Gale OneFile: Science is a comprehensive database that provides access to a wide range of scientific information, including scholarly journals and magazines, covering diverse fields such as biology, computing, engineering, and technology. It offers access to the latest scientific developments and is updated daily.
Resource made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center
Provides users with detailed, yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines.
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Social Law Library
Social Law’s collection includes over 500,000 volumes of primary and secondary resources, case law, administrative decisions, court rules, legal journals, records and briefs, and more. The Library’s focus is on collecting primary and secondary resources for practicing attorneys in Massachusetts. We also collect resources for all of the fifty United States, Asia, Canada and Europe.
Resource made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
U.S. History
Gale One File: US History provides access to scholarly journals and magazines useful to both novice historians as well as advanced academic researchers. Updated daily, this library resource offers balanced coverage of events in U.S. history and scholarly work established in the field.
Resource made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Vocations & Careers Collection
Offering content from nearly 400 journals, this collection provides content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.
Resource made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
World History
Gale OneFile: World History provides access to scholarly journals and magazines useful to both novice historians as well as advanced academic researchers. The database offers balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work established in the field.
Resource made possible by MBLC and MLS with funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
World Terrorism
The definitive reference resource on world terrorism from Ancient Greece to the post–9/11 world. Articles provide essential background on the types and definitions of terrorism; movements and incidents across the globe; methods and aims of modern terrorist groups; approaches to counterterrorism; and the effects of September 11 on U.S. and international affairs.
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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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