Ever needed a last minute book or article when the library was closed? Have no fear! Library cardholders from all MVLC libraries have 24/7 access to the following databases and electronic resources. In most cases, you will need your library card number and PIN/password to gain access to these sites. Consortium-wide digital materials are selected in accordance with the MVLC Collection Development Policy for Consortium-Wide Digital Resources.
Note: Some MVLC libraries offer additional databases to their patrons. For more information, please contact your local library.
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OverDrive is home to thousands of e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming videos! These are available for free download with your MVLC library card, via the online catalog, the OverDrive web site, or the free Libby app (available in the Play Store for Android devices and the App Store for iOS devices). Need help with OverDrive? Feel free to contact your local library or click here to access OverDrive's help site. Update (December 2022): Beginning January 4, you will need your current library PIN to access Libby and OverDrive. For more information, please click here. |
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Are you looking for your next great read? NoveList PLUS is for you! Browse through thousands of titles by genre, audience, award winners, and appeal factors. If you've enjoyed a particular title recently, NoveList PLUS can recommend similar titles or authors so that you never have another reading dry spell. |
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NoveList K-8 Plus is especially for younger readers. It has reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, for kids in grades K-8. Use it to find just the right books for every reader. |
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Are you in need of scholarly resources for a school assignment or just interested in learning something new? Thanks to a partnership between the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System, with state funds and federal Institute of Museum and Library Services funding, Massachusetts library cardholders have access to a number of statewide databases. |
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The Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections Directory profiles collections in more than 650 Massachusetts libraries, archives, historical societies and town clerk's offices. The directory provides information about the institution, contacts, services available and volume of material, as well as directions to the repository. |
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GreenFILE is a research database aimed at educating users about human impact on the environment. It contains scholarly, government and general-interest publications and abstracts, covering a variety of disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology. |