Library E-Resources
Below is a list of the online e-resources currently available. Some are restricted to Maynard residents only (noted below) for remote use.
To access a database, click on the image and then "Go to link." When accessing a particular e-resource from outside of the library, you will be required to log in with your Minuteman Library card number. Most of the time, it must be entered without any spaces between the numbers.
For any questions about e-resources, research, where to find articles, etc., contact the Reference Department at 978-897-1010 x103, e-mail the Head of Reference at jrobichaud@minlib.net, or visit us on the 2nd floor!
*Can be accessed by Maynard residents only
** Can be accessed in-library only.
Complete source for peer-reviewed scholarly articles across all academic disciplines. Over 17,000 journals.
Always available, no holds needed! Over 4,000 comic & graphic novels from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, IDW, Image, and Dark Horse! From Frozen to Star Wars; Ms Marvel to Monstress; Avatar: the Last Airbender to erotica. Content for readers of all ages!
Multiple collections of genealogical and public records from around the world, focusing primarily on the U.S. and New England. Includes access to publications of the New England Historic Genealogical Society.
Thousands of family history databases, including vital records, census records, ship passenger lists, military records and lots more!
Search full-text articles of Maynard's weekly local newspaper by keyword and date or browse articles in an issue. (Remote access limited to Maynard residents.)
Biography in Context provides information and insight into the world's most influential people. This resource combines biographical information with multimedia and articles to present lives in context.
The Boston Consumers' Checkbook evaluates the quality and prices of local service firms and stores and provides help to consumers to buy or lease a new car. Checkbook's health guides provide critical ratings and reports on doctors, hospitals, and health plans.
Provides full text access to The Boston Globe - 1980-current.
Contains the Encyclopædia Britannica, Compton's by Britannica, Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia, and Britannica Concise Encyclopedia, each covering the research needs of a different age group. Also contains magazine articles, a homework help section, a world atlas, Merriam-Webster dictionaries and thesauri, a Spanish-English dictionary, and video and audio content.
For Elementary, Middle and High School levels, this reference and learning suite also offers high-quality online learning materials that have been developed by teachers and curriculum experts.
Grade Level PreK-5. Learning Zone is a classroom-tested, interactive learning environment that gives early learners enjoyable, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities.
Get the information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs! Chilton Library offers step-by-step service and repair procedures, with a labor estimating tool to help you confidently determine your next move.
ConsumerReports.org provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice. Each product includes an overview and a ratings report card, as well as tester reviews & recommendations.
The Digital Collection is always open! Borrow popular ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and streaming video from Minuteman's shared collection. Read or listen on a mobile device with the Libby App from OverDrive.
FamilySearch is the largest genealogical organization in the world. Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources at home or here at the library where they’ll gain access to 350 plus million restricted images and name indexes as part of the FamilySearch Affiliate Library Program. Get started by creating a free account.
"Freegal® Music is a free music service. Freegal offers 3 downloads per week to keep and now offers 3 HOURS A DAY STREAMING, 7 DAYS A WEEK. Listen to your favorite songs, albums, playlists or create your own playlists. Free apps are available at the App Store and Google Play."
General OneFile is a source for news and periodical articles, including most of the content across all Thomson/Gale databases. OneFile contains full-text periodical titles, and more than 9,200 titles in all, on a wide range of topics.
Global Issues in Context offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, and current events. Portals bring together a variety of sources for analysis of social, political, military, economic, environmental, health, and cultural issues.
Includes health/medical journals, numerous reference volumes, health videos from Healthology, Inc., pamphlets and health-related articles from general interest publications, in addition to a broad collection of Gale reference titles. Material is intended for informational purposes only.
Provides access to more than 4.4 billion historical and genealogical records. This essential collection of sources has coverage dating back to the 1700s and can help people both find their ancestors and discover a place's past.
An on-demand streaming video service that offers thousands of award-winning documentaries, training films and theatrical releases across diverse subjects and disciplines. Kanopy provides access to films and documentaries from a variety of independent filmmakers and distributors, including the BBC, PBS and the Criterion Collection
Kanopy Kids is a collection of kid-friendly movies, television shows and animated stories. Find fun and educational selections including PBS Kids programs and full-episodes of Sesame Street. Little ones can enjoy stories with animated titles like Mo Willem’s Pigeon books and the Scaredy Squirrel series.
Learn about animals, plants, music science, sports, and more! For Grades K-5. A content-rich, authoritative, easy-to-use digital resource featuring age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of educational topics.
Brings together thousands of authentic, national and state-specific legal forms for everything from wills to business contracts.
Minuteman's always-available Magazine subscriptions. Explore over 4,000 titles covering everything from celebrity news, crafts, food, horses, cars, military history, fashion, and technology to politics, business, travel, & current events.
Find up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world.
Covers the Maynard News (1899-1943) and Maynard Enterprise (1915-1959). Searchable by keyword or date.
You can now view Maynard High School yearbooks in their entirety online! Please note that we are missing some years.
This database includes full-text of the New York Times from January 1, 1985 to the present.
Enjoy free access to NYTimes.com. For both in-library and home access, create an account and log in using that account. Coverage includes 1981 to Current, plus historic coverage 1851-1922. Home Access includes NY Times App and 5 Premium Archive (1923-1980) articles per day. For more information see Minuteman's NY Times FAQ
Not sure what to read next? Find read-a-likes, recommendations, and more, all curated by librarians and publishing insiders. (Log in with your Minuteman library card.)
This collection's current and authoritative content will be of use to both professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum
Covers timely issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular resource supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.
Find guidance, tools, and useful activities for job seekers and those exploring new career paths. Also includes a resume-building tool.
Includes Peterson's™ college and graduate school directories, SAT, AP, citizenship, TOEFL & civil service online practice tests, other practice test preparation eBooks, a resume builder, financial aid, and scholarship information.
Science in Context provides topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations, as well as articles from over 200 magazines and academic journals and links to quality web sites.
For learners of all levels. Build your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language. Extensive courses and supplemental resources for over 100 languages.
This resource combines content from reference sources with with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.
Combines content from reference sources with with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.
Gale One-File Resources
Gale One-File Resources provide full-text access to academic journal resources on a variety of topics to support researchers.
Access Boston Public Library's E-Resources!
In addition to these databases, Massachusetts residents are eligible to use resources from the Boston Public Library. If you do not already have a BPL library card you can apply for an eCard. eCards expire after 3 years unless they are upgraded to standard BPL cards.
Visit BPL's website for more information and to sign up for an eCard.
WHAT'S A BPL E-CARD?
A Boston Public Library (BPL) E-card is a virtual library card that grants the holder access to all of the BPL's digital resources.
WHO CAN GET AN E-CARD?
Anyone who currently lives in Massachusetts as a full time resident or part-time as a student attending school can get a BPL e-card.
WHY SHOULD YOU GET AN E-CARD?
A BPL e-card will grant you access to over 150 digital resources! You'll be able to watch instructional videos on Lynda, stream movies on Hoopla, research dozens of databases, take a practice Massachusetts driving test, and so much more! With so much to choose from, there's something for every interest.
