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America’s News
From Home or the Library
Search current and archived coverage of issues, events, people, government, sports and more with the largest collection of full-text U.S. newspapers. Includes staff-written articles, obituaries, editorials, announcements, real estate and other sections. Funded by The Old Colony Library Network.
AtoZdatabases
From Home or the Library
Premier reference and marketing database including 30 million business profiles & 220 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more. Funded by Thayer Public Library. Click here for more information.
Boston Metro Collection
From Home or the Library
Provides access to an extensive full-text collection of news published in and around Boston. Updated daily, this one-stop resource includes fully searchable archives of nearly 200 daily and weekly news sources, including The Braintree Forum.
Boston Public Library Resources
From Home or the Library
In its role as Library for the Commonwealth, the Boston Public Library provides services to all Massachusetts residents and supplements library resources found in communities statewide. A Boston Public Library card gets you free access to hundreds of online platforms, apps, and databases. If you don’t already have a card, register for an eCard online to gain access to these resources.
Business Collection
From Home or the Library
Use this database to search nearly 4,000 leading business & trade publications including content from Predicasts Overview of Markets & Technology (PROMT), as well as international company profiles and all business and management topics.
Consumer Reports
From Home From the Library
Find product ratings and reviews and in-depth advice, tips and trends. Frequently updated articles, blogs and video content allow you to peruse the latest consumer news — whether you’re looking to learn more about budget-friendly home improvement plans, understanding the benefits and risks of retirement options, or searching for the latest recalls of baby products. Provided by Thayer Public Library. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
eBook Collection from EBSCOhost
From Home or the Library
Choose from a wide range of eBooks covering a wide range of topics from the arts to the social sciences — and everything in between. Access the full text of eBooks from your computer, or borrow titles for download to most popular portable devices. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Home Improvement: Gale OneFile
From Home or the Library
Research tool for hobbyists and professionals alike with more than 4.5 million articles from more than 200 home improvement-focused titles, covering topics such as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and much more.
Hoopla
From Home or the Library
Borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. There are hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. Funded by Thayer Public Library. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Insurance and Liability: Gale OneFile
From Home or the Library
Protection of assets—physical or intellectual—is a concern for those ranging from the individual property owner to multinational corporations. The Gale OneFile: Insurance and Liability connects researchers to hundreds of thousands of updated articles from leading journals.
Libby (from Overdrive)
FROM HOME OR THE LIBRARY
Libby is the newer library reading app by Overdrive. Libby provides access to popular and bestselling eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines and videos. The collection includes Kindle Books and thousands of titles for adults, teens, and children. Titles are automatically returned at the end of the loan period, and there are no late fees. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
New York Times
From Home or the Library
Full-text of The New York Times from 1985- present.
New York Times Digital Edition
From Home From the Library
Full access the New York Times Digital Edition. Available in English, Spanish and Chinese.
A New York Times online account, which requires only an email address and a password, is needed to access the newspaper. Access from home is in 72 hour allotments; you may obtain a new access code every 72 hours for uninterrupted access. Please see the instructions for setting up an account and obtaining an access code to get started. Provided by the Old Colony Library Network.
News: Gale OneFile
From Home or the Library
An innovative full-text newspaper resource that allows you to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, author, newspaper section, or other fields. It includes access to more than 2,300 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. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Patriot Ledger Historical and Current Collection
From Home or the Library
Search news from Quincy and vicinity from the year 1916 to today with The Patriot Ledger Historical and Current Collection Collection. Explore current and archived issues of The Patriot Ledger. Study trends, issues, events, advertisements, companies and more through historical and current full newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device. Funded by The Old Colony Library Network.
Power Search
From Home or the Library
Search across multiple databases. Select multiple databases from a list and then search across all of the databases you have chosen.