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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, Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Library System (SEMLS), 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. 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. 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. 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. ReferenceUSA The No. 1 source of information on businesses and people for researchers, students, job seekers and government agencies. Virtual Reference Library A database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research including over 20 full-text reference books. 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. Expanded Academic ASAP Scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers, many with full text and images across all academic disciplines. 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. General Business File ASAP Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics. 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, 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Biography Resource Center & The Complete Marquis Who's Who ® Biographies covering literary figures, science, multicultural studies, business, entertainment, politics, sports, govenment, history, current events and the arts. Biography Resource Center: African Americans Full-text periodical articles, websites, recent update news briefs, narrative and thumbnail biographies about notable African American. Global Road Warrior Information on 175 countries including maps, society and culture, business culture, travel, photos, etc. for students, travelers, business people and researchers. Mass History Online Full-text articles gathered from almost 50 sources that directly relate to Massachusetts history. Milestone Documents in American History Primary source documents with expert analysis and commentary on American history and key American leaders.
Musicians & Composers: Biographical and critical essays on the men and women who had an impact on music from 1901 to 2000. Sixties and Nineties 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 60s and the 90s. U.S. History and Culture Online reference source for the book Encyclopedia of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. Contemporary Literary Criticism An extensive collection of critical essays on contemporary authors containing biographical/critical introductions, listings of principal works and sources for further study. Literary Reference Center Full-text broad spectrum of information on 1000’s 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 Allows readers to use a favorite author or title as a template to locate other authors and titles of interest. Boston Globe (1997 - current) Home / Library Boston Metro papers Home / Library New York Times (late edition East Coast) Home / Library Norwell Mariner Home / Library Wall Street Journal Home / Library Other Newspapers Home / Library 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. 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. 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. American History (1550 - 1877) An essential social studies resource that details the emergence and growth of the young American nation. Technology & Applied Sciences This comprehensive yet concise reference resource focuses on technology and applied sciences in support of the science classroom curriculum. Global Road Warrior Information on 175 countries including maps, society and culture, business culture, travel, photos, etc. for students, travelers, business people and researchers. 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.
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