Massachusetts Statewide Databases

Brought to you by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and Massachusetts Library System with state funds and federal Institute of Museum and Library Services funds.

The statewide databases provide all who live, work, and learn in Massachusetts with access to a wide array of resources at incredible savings. Currently, the program includes magazines, newspapers, scholarly journals, and books from providers Gale, ProQuest, and Britannica.  Click here for access to statewide databases.

 Consumer Reports: Expert reviews and ratings of consumer products, plus buying advice and comparisons. 

Morningstar Investment Research Center: Morningstar® Investment Research Center provides real-time access to comprehensive data and independent analysis on thousands of investments, spanning mutual funds, stocks, exchange-traded funds, and closed-end funds. Access through Boston Public Library here with BPL eCard. Register for eCard at https://www.bpl.org/ecard
 

Ancestry Library: One of the most important genealogical collections available today. It has unparalleled coverage of the US & the UK, including census, vital, church, court & immigration records, as well as record collections from other areas. This database is only accessible on the library computers via desktop icon.

Complete Encyclopedia of African American History is now available to download as an eBook. 

Salem Online includes This is Who We Were, The Reference Shelf, Great Lives from History, MaGill's Literary Annuals, and more.

Opposing Viewpoints in Context covers today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration and marijuana.

Mango Languages offers courses in over 70 different languages and dialects. American Sign Language (ASL) has recently been added to Mango Languages. Download the app today.

NoveList Plus: Allows readers to use a favorite author or title as a template to locate other authors & titles of interest. Includes fiction & non-fiction titles. Looking for a recommendation?  Sign up for curated reading selections sent straight to your inbox!

NoveList K-8 Plus: Allows young readers to use a favorite author or title as a template to locate other authors & titles of interest.  Includes fiction & non-fiction titles. Summer Reading Suggestions for ages 9-12. Best Friends stories (ages 9-12).

NewsBank: Read local area newspapers, including the Norwell Mariner, Patriot Ledger, Boston Herald, Cape Cod Times, and others, plus current events and research topics.

The New York Times: You can now enjoy free digital access to The New York Times via the Norwell Public Library! Access The New York Times in print (3 months available) at the library.

  The Wall Street Journal: You can now enjoy free digital access to The Wall Street Journal via the NPL! Click here for instructions. The Wall Street Journal is in print at the library (1 month available).