Your LOCAL public libraries
Your community public library is another wonderful resource! When the school library is closed, your public library may be open! There are many ways to connect with your public library. Please see Mrs. Morin if you have any questions about what your public library has to offer and how you can enjoy their resources!
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ASHBURNHAM
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WESTMINSTER
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Both Stevens Memorial and Forbush Memorial libraries are part of the "C/W Mars" system. If you have a library card from either of these libraries I can help you obtain print and digital materials from member libraries all across Central and Western Massachusetts.
ONLINE RESOURCES
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BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Boston Public Library (BPL) was the first large free municipal library in the United States. In addition to its 8.9 million books, the library boasts a wealth of rare books and manuscripts, maps, musical scores and prints. There were over 7 million visits to the library's website last year and more than 3.5 million books and audiovisual items borrowed or downloaded. GET YOUR LIBRARY CARD NOW |
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INTERNET ARCHIVE: DIGITAL LIBRARY
Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, and more. |
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OPEN LIBRARY
A project of The Internet Archive, with the goal of having one web page for every book ever published. To date, we have gathered over 20 million records from a variety of large catalogs as well as single contributions, with more on the way. Open Library is an open project: the software is open, the data are open, the documentation is open, and we welcome your contribution. |
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts in its collections. |
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NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Primary Sources! Archive of Federal records judged to have continuing value—about 2 to 5 percent of those generated in any given year. There are approximately 10 billion pages of textual records; 12 million maps, charts, and architectural and engineering drawings; 25 million still photographs and graphics; 24 million aerial photographs; 300,000 reels of motion picture film; 400,000 video and sound recordings; and 133 terabytes of electronic data. |
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SMITHSONIAN
Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world's largest museum and research complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park and nine research facilities. |
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STATE LIBRARY OF MASSACHUSETTS
This collection includes state documents that have either been digitized or created in electronic form. Documents are arranged in collections by agency name. The State Library of Massachusetts has digitized volumes of the Acts and Resolves from 1692 to 2010 and the full-text of these laws is now available for searching and viewing on this site. Links to the Session laws after 2010 can be found on the Massachusetts General Court’s website. |
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DIGITAL COMMONWEALTH
This site provides access to photographs, manuscripts, books, audio recordings, and other materials of historical interest that have been digitized and made available by members of Digital Commonwealth, a statewide consortium of libraries, museums, archives, and historical societies from across Massachusetts. |
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THE BOSTON GLOBE
Powered by ProQuest, this publication's detailed indexing helps users quickly find the news information they need. Each issue is indexed thoroughly, so they have access to not only top news stories but also the information contained on the various sections of the paper. The indexing covers not only complete bibliographic information but also companies, people, products, etc. |
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ENCYCLOPÆDIA BRITANNICA
Britannica Online School Edition offers encyclopedias and related materials for students of all levels. Users can also take advantage of the Learning Materials, a collection of educational exercises, activities, and study guides. |
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NEWSEUM
A 250000-square-foot museum of news on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington DC with fifteen major galleries that blend five centuries of news history including the people, places and times — with up-to-the-second technology. |
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WOLFRAM MATHWORLD
The web's most extensive mathematical resource, provided as a free service to the world's mathematics and internet communities as part of a commitment to education and educational outreach by Wolfram Research, makers of Mathematica. |
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THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
Learn about and view the MET's collection and art galleries online. |
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MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
MoMA’s online collection includes many artists and objects from MoMA’s departments of Architecture and Design, Drawings, Painting and Sculpture, Photography, Prints and Illustrated Books, Film, and Media and Performance Art. |
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LOC'S THOMAS
Use “Thomas” from the Library of Congress to find legislation by bill number, sponsor, or key words |
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CIA WORLD FACTBOOK
Provides information for more than 250 countries, including geography, government, and economy |
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NATIONMASTER
A one-stop source for country statistics. |
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PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions. |
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THE MUSEUM OF BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS
More than 8,500 digitized TV and radio programs are available for public viewing in the MBC archives. The mission of the Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC) is to collect, preserve, and present historic and contemporary radio and television content as well as educate, inform, and entertain the public through its archives, public programs, screenings, exhibits, publications and online access to its resources. |
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QUOTELAND
User-friendly site with quotes organized into categories such as literary, inspirational, and sports |
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MEDLINEPLUS
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free. |
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CONVERSION CALCULATOR
Makes metric unit conversions in five categories: weight, area, temperature, length, and volume. Find more unit conversion calculators below, |
