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Online Research Tools The Norwell Public Library offers its patrons a number of research tools to assist them in their research needs. Funding for these tools is provided by the Norwell Public Library and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). Academic / Business / General / Genealogy / Health and Science / Boston Consumer's Checkbook A nonprofit website dedicated to helping Boston area consumers find high-quality, reasonably priced services. This database is only accessible on the library computers via an icon on the desktop. eLibrary A full-text database of consumer-oriented magazines, books, newspapers, newswires, television and radio transcripts, maps, and photographs. For access, click here. General OneFile Millions of full-text news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics such as business, computers, current events, education, environment, health, hobbies, law, literature, politics, science, sports, technology, etc. For access, click here. General Reference Center Gold A general interest database of articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more. For access, click here. PowerSearch Ability to search one or several of the Gale's periodical databases in a single search. This is especially good for subjects that may be covered in more than one database, such as diets, careers, etc. For access, click here. ReferenceUSA The No. 1 source of information on businesses and people for researchers, students, job seekers and government agencies. For access, click here. Virtual Reference Library A database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research including over 20 full-text reference books. For access, click here. Academic OneFile Premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources with extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects. For access, click here. Expanded Academic ASAP Scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers, many with full-text and images across all academic disciplines. For access, click here. Educator's Reference Complete A selection of more than 450 full-text academic journals, hundreds of full-text reports, and many premier reference sources on topics such as educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education. For access, click here. General Business File ASAP Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics. For access, click here. LearningExpressLibrary Free and unlimited access to online courses such as job search and workplace skills, jobs and careers, skill building for adults, etc. Also, practice tests for ASVAB, firefighter, police officer, paramedic, EMT basic, US Citizenship, Postal Worker, Cosmetology, Real Estate Agent, and Broker Exams. For access, click here. Morningstar Library Edition Provides investment research, including stock and fund analysis, reports and tools, as well as company, investing and financial news. Available in the library only. Please ask library staff for assistance. Ancestry Library One of the most important genealogical collections available today. It has unparalleled coverage of the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada and other areas. This database is only accessible on the library computers via an icon on the desktop. General Health Magill's Medical Guide as well as information about cancer. For remote access, click here. For access when in the library, click here. General Science Information about Forensic Science, The Solar System and Global Warming. For remote access, click here. For access when in the library, click here. Health Reference Center Academic Multi-source database provides access to the full-text of nursing and allied health journals, plus a wide variety of personal health information sources. For access, click here. Science Reference Center A comprehensive research database designed to meet every student’s science research needs. Contains full-text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources. For access, click here. Technology & Applied Sciences This comprehensive yet concise reference resource focuses on technology and applied sciences in support of the science classroom curriculum, both for reports and personal interest, and as a supplement to traditional media. For access, click here. History, Social Studies and Biography American History (1550 - 1877) An essential social studies resource that details the emergence and growth of the young American nation. For access, click here. Biography in Context Biographies covering literary figures, science, multicultural studies, business, entertainment, politics, sports, govenment, history, current events and the arts. For access, click here. The Decades in America Important events, movements, people, and trends in popular culture, literature, art, sports, science, technology, economics and politics in both the US and Canada during the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and the 90s. For remote access, click here. For access in the library, click here. Great Events and Lives from History Information about the Renaissance period, the 17th Century through the 20th Century, Modern Scandals, GLBT Events, Notorious lives and Inventors. For remote access, click here. For access in the library, click here. Mass History Online Full-text articles gathered from almost 50 sources that directly relate to Massachusetts history. For access, click here. Milestone Documents in American History: Primary source documents with expert analysis and commentary on American history, key American leaders and African American History. For remote access, click here. For access in the library, click here. U.S. History and Culture Online reference source for the book Encyclopedia of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. For access, click here. Contemporary Literary Criticism An extensive collection of critical essays on contemporary authors containing biographical/critical introductions, listings of principle works and sources for further study. For access, click here. Literary Reference Center Full-text broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes. Includes plot summaries, synopses and work overviews, author biographies, literary journals, poems, short stories, classic texts, author interviews and more.
NoveList Plus Allows readers to use a favorite author or title as a template to locate other authors and titles of interest. Includes fiction and non-fiction titles. For access, click here. Special Titles of Criticism Critical Insights about Jane Austen, To Kill a Mockingbird and I know Why the Caged Bird Sings as well as Magill's Literary Annuals (Cumulative Author Index). For remote access, click here. For access in the library, click here. Boston Globe (1997 - current) For access, click here. Boston Herald From Home / In the Library Cape Cod Times From Home / In the Library Norwell Mariner From Home / In the Library Patriot Ledger For access in the library only, click here. Local area papers From Home / In the Library Other Massachusetts Newspapers For access, click here and then click on "Publications." Kid's Edition - Elementary School A periodical database 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. For access, click here. Junior Edition- Junior High and Middle School A periodical database 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. For access, click here. Student Edition - High School 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. For access, click here. NoveList K-8 Plus Allows readers to use a favorite author or title as a template to locate other authors and titles of interest. Includes fiction and non-fiction titles. For access, click here. Gale Student Resources in Context Contextual information on a broad range of topics, people, places and events. Includes full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites. For access, click here. American History (1550 - 1877) An essential social studies resource that details the emergence and growth of the young American nation. For access, click here. Great Athletes Information about great athletes including pictures. For remote access, click here. For access in the library, click here. Musicians and Composers Information about the lives of great musicians and composers. For remote access, click here. For access in the library, click here. Technology & Applied Sciences This comprehensive yet concise reference resource focuses on technology and applied sciences in support of the science classroom curriculum. For access, click here. LearningExpressLibrary Free and unlimited access to online courses and practice tests for elementary school students through college students such as math, reading, vocabulary, spelling, writing and grammar skills improvement, ACT, SAT, PSAT, AP, TOEFL, CLEP, CUNY, THEA, etc. For access, click here.
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