Online Databases
Databases are funded by: the Robbins Library; the Minuteman Library Network; the Metrowest Massachusetts Regional Library System; and the Boston Public Library with funds provided through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Access Boston Public Library's databases!
In addition to the databases listed below, Massachusetts residents are eligible to apply online for a six-month eCard from the Boston Public Library. BPL eCards are virtual three year library cards that allow users immediate access to all of the Boston Public Library's electronic resources, including magazine databases, downloadable audio, video and music. Visit http://www.bpl.org/general/circulation/ecards.htm for more information and to sign up.
Available Databases
Includes content from over 10,000+ scholarly periodicals, mainly full-text. Extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, the social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects. Also contains podcasts and transcripts from NPR, CNN, and the CBC, as well as full-text New York Times content from 1995.
Collection of 4,000 databases of genealogy and historical resources for the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and other areas. Includes images of decennial U.S. census records from 1790-1930; birth, marriage and death records; military records; court, land and probate records, immigration records and much more. (In-library only)
Arlington Advocate (Newsbank), September 2005 - current
Search full-text articles of Arlington's weekly local newspaper by keyword and date or browse articles in an issue. (Remote access limited to Arlington residents.)
Biographical information from standard reference books, including Contemporary Authors and the Complete Who's Who, and 300 periodical titles.
Boston Globe (Newsbank Electronic Image Edition), January 1, 2008 - present An exact digital reproduction of the printed edition in color, with keyword searching and the ability to browse the full publication. All pages, including advertising, photos and graphics are included. (Remote access limited to Arlington residents.)Community Information & Referral Database
A directory of community groups located in the Minuteman Library Network’s service area. Provides profiles of over 2,200 organizations.
Consumer Reports Online is published by Consumers Union, an independent, nonprofit testing and information organization. Since 1936, CU's mission has been to test products, inform the public and protect consumers. A comprehensive source for unbiased advice about products and services, personal finance, health and nutrition, and other consumer concerns. See Reference Librarian for password. (In-library only)
Comprehensive reporting and in-depth analysis of current political and social issues. Regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the U.S. economy.
Contemporary Literary Criticism
An extensive collection of critical essays on contemporary authors.
Educator's Reference Complete is a selection of more than 450 full-text academic journals, hundreds of full-text reports, and many premier reference sources. Included content focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education. Majority of the full-text titles included are also found in the ERIC database. The database is updated daily and provides 24-hour access from school or home.
E-Journals Finder (Electronic Journals, Magazines & Newspaper Finder)
Locate full-text journals by title in our online subscription databases.
Provides indexing of 4,100+ scholarly and general interest periodicals and full text from 2,400+ of the academic titles.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Comprehensive career research database profiling over 2,900 jobs in 93 industries. Provides information on career preparation and planning, including academic/non-academic programs, scholarships, web resources, and aptitude/skills checklists. (» Remote Access limited to Arlington residents)
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Full content from 20+ reference book titles, including encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
Indexes over 4,500 periodicals with full-text for over 3,450 of the indexed titles. Includes business directory of over 10,000 companies, investment reports, and indexing of three major newspapers, including the Wall Street Journal. Use the "Advanced search" option to access Company ProFiles and Investext.
Provides indexing of 4,700+ general interest and key business periodicals, and full text from 3,600+ of the indexed titles. Also included is full text from 20 reference books.
Health Reference Center – Academic
Indexes 850+ medical and health journals with full text from 650+ of the indexed titles. Full text of 700 medical pamphlets and six medical reference books also included.
Search 25,000 family and local history books, U.S. census records, and PERSI, an index of over 1.6 million genealogy and local history articles. (» Remote Access limited to Arlington residents)
The Boston Globe (1872-1923) offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. (In-library only)
Designed for students in junior high and middle school 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.
Indexing of 10,700+ periodicals, with full text from 6,200+ of the indexed titles and with backfile coverage from 1980. Includes full-text New York Times 1995 to current.
Articles from 600+ periodicals and reference books for high school students.
Includes 90+ titles for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Features a developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface.
Interactive practice tests and tutorial courses designed to help students and adult learners succeed on more than 20 academic tests and licensing exams. Immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.
»Remote AccessFull-text broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and time frames. Includes 27,000 plot summaries, synopses and work overviews, 140,500 author biographies, 350 literary journals, 54,000 poems, 14,500 short stories, 8400 classic texts, 4000 author interview and more.
Includes Poem Finder (full text of 100,000 poems, and indexing of 800,000 poems in collections), Story Finder (full text short stories, explanations and biographies) and Essay Finder.
Indexing and full-text articles from approximately 50 sources that directly relate to Massachusetts history.
Massachusetts Newsstand Includes Boston Globe (1980-Current), Boston Herald (1991-Current), Berkshire Eagle (2005-Current), BusinessWest (Chicopee) (1992-Current), North Adams Transcript (2005-Current), Patriot Ledger (Quincy) (1991-Current), Plymouth County Business Review (1991-Current), Sentinel & Enterprise (Fitchburg) (2005-Current), The Sun (Lowell) (2004-Current), Telegram & Gazette (Worcester) (1989-Current), Gazette (Haverhill (12/31/92 - 8/9/97), Standard Times (New Bedford (1/4/92 - 8/19/97)
Morningstar Mutual Funds Online
Information about stocks and mutual funds.
See Reference Library for password. (In-library only)
A collection of 7,000 electronic books in categories of business, home buying and selling, careers, computers, health, law, psychology, self-help, sports, and travel.
Downloadable audiobooks. Hundreds of unabridged editions of fiction, non-fiction and young adult literature from Recorded Books. Pimsleur language learning series covering 38 languages, including English. New titles added monthly. (Access limited to Arlington residents. Sign up for a free account at http://www.mln.lib.ma.us/electronic/arl1.htm)
New York Times (Newsbank Electronic Image Edition)
Full page images from the New York Times, Jan. 01, 2007 - current. (» Remote Access limited to Arlington residents)
New York Times, 1980-current (Proquest)
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. ( In-Library only)
Assists fiction readers in identifying new books to read. Includes best books lists, author read-alikes, feature articles, book reviews, author profiles, book discussion guides, and more.
PowerSearch is a one-stop source for newspaper, magazine and journal articles from on a wide range of topics. With the cross-search feature of Thomson Gale PowerSearch, you can search one, several, or even all available Thomson Gale databases simultaneously.
Price It! Antiques & Collectibles
For those who purchase, sell or collect art, antiques and collectibles. Find current, realistic market value for art, antiques and collectibles based on data from GoAntiques.com, eBay, TIAS and dozens of auction houses. Ascertain the value of art, clocks, furniture, glass, porcelain pottery, sports memorabilia, toys, watches and much, much more in this easy-to-use database full of photos and descriptions.
Qikan Library (DragonSource)
Access to over 100 full-text popular magazine publications from mainland China. Subjects include the arts, current events, business, health, children's literature and much more. Most titles viewable in both simplified and classical viewing styles. Coverage: 2005-present. Access to over 100 full-text popular magazine publications from mainland China. Subjects include the arts, current events, business, health, children's literature and much more. Most titles viewable in both simplified and classical viewing styles. Coverage: 2005-present.
A directory of nearly 14 million U.S. businesses, searchable by major industry group, yellow page heading, annual sales volume, number of employees, SIC code, zip code, and more. Compiled and updated from over 5,000 publicly available sources and telephone verified. Information provided includes addresses, phone numbers, website addresses, sales, number of employees, subsidiary information, and SEC filings of publicly traded companies. (» Remote Access limited to Arlington residents)
Provides topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations, as well as articles from over 300 magazines and academic journals and links to quality web sites. Covers curriculum-related science topics, and offers teachers an easy-to-use tool to identify content directly correlated to state and national standards. (» Remote Access limited to Arlington residents)
Value Line Investment Survey and Small/Mid-Cap
A comprehensive source of information and advice on approximately 1,700 stocks, more than 90 industries, the stock market, and the economy.
See Reference Librarian for password. (In-library only)
The Virtual Catalog allows library users to simultaneously search many individual Massachusetts library catalogs for a book, CD, audio or video. Using your library card, you may request items that are unavailable at Minuteman libraries, and pick them up at your local library.
Westlaw is a leading online legal research service, providing a broad collection of legal resources. This Westlaw service includes the Massachusetts General Laws Annotated; the Code of Massachusetts Regulations; the Massachusetts Practice series; Jury Verdicts for the First Circuit; the United States Code Annotated; and United States Supreme Court Cases (1789 to date). Also included are Massachusetts case law, legislative service, administrative materials, law reviews, forms and more. (In-library only)
Includes all of the articles from the print encyclopedia, plus periodical articles, pictures, web links, maps, videos, animations and sounds. Also includes the Spanish Student Discovery Encyclopedia: Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos.
World Catalog (OCLC FirstSearch)
A catalog of library holdings worldwide. (In-library only) For home access try the free version at http://www.worldcat.org/.