You can access a wide selection of reference and research resources online, cataloged by subject. (Or if you’d like an alphabetical listing of the databases, we have a list HERE).
If you’re not sure where to start, try Gale PowerSearch. This allows you to search multiple databases from one search box.
Or, if you know the topic you want, pick from the lists below:
Biography in Context contains biographical articles from select periodicals and reference sources published by Gale.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
The world’s most current, comprehensive, and reliable online literature resource. Uniquely relevant to today’s curriculum, Literature Resource Center’s rich, critical, biographical, and contextual materials support interdisciplinary approaches, information literacy, and the development of critical thinking skills. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
The Premier Job Search, Reference and Mailing List Database.
- Small Businesses: Find sales leads and mailing lists to grow their business.
- Entrepreneurs: Find similar businesses along with competitors.
- Students: Research businesses by industry or segment and company size.
- Government Agencies: Employment statistics, mapping, and traffic modeling.
- People Searching
- Fundraising: Find income and home value in any neighborhood.
Funds provided by the Nevins Library.
Provides coverage of all business disciplines, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and strategy, as well as business theory and practice. Users will understand the activities of companies and industries worldwide through business and trade publications, complemented by a selection of international, U.S., and regional news publications. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Small Business Resource Center is a comprehensive database covering all aspects of starting and operating a business. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
This site, provided by the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries, provides legal forms for a variety of matters. There are also links to other sites that contain forms.
Massachusetts Court Libraries
Search Massachusetts laws by subject as well as laws from other states and a variety of case laws. Use this site to contact a law librarian regarding any legal questions.
Massachusetts General Laws by Subject
This site, provided by the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries, provides general laws by subject.
Comprehensive and up-to-date financial information on stocks, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Use the “Help & Education” tab to access the User’s Guide and investor education resources. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.
To access Morningstar at the library:
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To access Morningstar Investment Research Center remotely:
The Premier Job Search, Reference and Mailing List Database.
- Small Businesses: Find sales leads and mailing lists to grow their business.
- Entrepreneurs: Find similar businesses along with competitors.
- Students: Research businesses by industry or segment and company size.
- Government Agencies: Employment statistics, mapping, and traffic modeling.
- People Searching
- Fundraising: Find income and home value in any neighborhood.
Funds provided by the Nevins Library.
The online resume builder that lets you create professional-quality resumes in three quick and simple steps. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.
Small Business Resource Center is a comprehensive database covering all aspects of starting and operating a business. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
The Massachusetts Department of Career Services (DCS) is pleased to offer the Massachusetts Career Information System (MassCIS). Free on-line to all Massachusetts residents, MassCIS is designed to provide occupational and educational information to help people make better-informed career and school choices.
JobQuest is a FREE online service for finding jobs in Massachusetts.
Online collection of over 3,000 computer and technical ebooks, covering programming, design, desktop publishing, e-commerce, online business, hardware and more, from publishers such as O’Reilly, Wiley, Pretence Hall, and many more. (Formerly Safari Books Online) Funds provided by the MVLC.
An online career guidance center that walks users through the job-search process from beginning to end. It brings together all the tools needed to explore and take the leap to a new career. In partnership with Peterson’s and Indeed.com it employs a step-by-step approach to help people: 1) explore new career possibilities; 2) assess their interests and experience; 3) identify ways to improve their prospects, including networking and education; 4) prepare for a job search; and 5) search and apply for jobs. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
The Federal government’s official job list. Find employment search tools, an information center, veteran information, and forms.
Finding the right career can be a daunting and high stakes task. Finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career are all topics covered by this collection. This resource provides current and applicable content for all vocational milestones.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Provides ratings, buying guides, product reviews, and consumer information from the experts at Consumer Reports magazine and Consumers Union.
Provided by the Nevins Memorial Library.
A collection of more than 1,100 periodicals and 200 reports (most full-text) focusing on all levels of education, educational administration, and policy.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
This database was built to help students do more effective scholarly research and to support educators as they teach the core information literacy principles of finding, evaluating, and using information. More than 80 short videos are organized into nine Learning Modules that answer questions like “How do I choose a topic?” “Where do I find information?” and “How do I evaluate sources?” Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Britannica Online Public Library Edition contains four complete encyclopedias: the Encyclopedia Britannica, Compton’s by Britannica, Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia, and Britannica Concise Encyclopedia. Each covers the research needs of a different age group. The Public Library Edition contains full-text magazine articles, websites that have been reviewed and verified by Britannica editors, a homework help section for students, a world atlas, Merriam-Webster dictionaries and thesauri for children and adults, a Spanish-English dictionary, video and audio content, daily content updates, and more.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
The Public Library Edition: Kids contains full-text magazine articles, websites that have been reviewed and verified by Britannica editors, a homework help section, a world atlas, Merriam-Webster dictionaries and thesauri for children, a Spanish-English dictionary, video and audio content, daily content updates, and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Britannica Online School Edition gives teachers and students instant access to four complete encyclopedias and other resources that ensure consistency with classroom topics and age-appropriate language. Focused on elementary, middle and high school levels, plus read-aloud and translation for over 50 languages.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Esta base de datos ofrece recursos de referencia en español para estudiantes de 6-12 años. Hay docenas de actividades de aprendizaje interactivo que se pueden hacer en clase o en casa que cubren temas como ciencias naturales, estudios sociales y otras áreas de estudio.
This database provides reference resources in Spanish for students aged 6-12. There are dozens of interactive learning activities that can be done in class or at home that cover topics such as natural sciences, social studies and other areas of study. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
This database was built to help students do more effective scholarly research and to support educators as they teach the core information literacy principles of finding, evaluating, and using information. More than 80 short videos are organized into nine Learning Modules that answer questions like “How do I choose a topic?” “Where do I find information?” and “How do I evaluate sources?” Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
The Culinary Arts Collection includes 150 of the major cooking and nutrition magazines from 1980 to present. Coverage includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
A collection of more than 80 journals focused on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture. Browse over 20 subject specific reference sources from Delmar Cengage Learning. This collection provides information for gardening enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Research issues in international and cultural studies, or use it to prepare for a trip abroad. The World Awaits. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.
With current and relevant content from industry journals, travel guides and magazines, this collection provides well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism field. Browse focused studies of specialized aspects of the industry: culture, leisure activities, economy, and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Mango is a fun language learning program teaching practical conversation and cultural awareness for the world’s most popular languages including English. While residents need to type in their library card numbers to use this database away from the library, users can also create online accounts to bookmark their places.
Funds provided by the Nevins Library.
Find your ancestors with this online repository of more than 200 million searchable names covering New England, New York, and beyond. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.
Temporarily Available From Home with a Methuen Library Card # and Password/PIN
This is perfect for anyone doing genealogy research. Users can access birth records, death records, historical newspaper articles, and photos. There is also federal census information up to and including 1930.
Funds provided by the Nevins Library.
This database provides access to federal census records up to and including 1930, Revolutionary War records, the Freedman’s Bank, and articles related to genealogy. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners..
Nevins Library is pleased to announce that Methuen High School’s Yearbooks, spanning 1928 through the present, can be accessed online. These yearbooks were digitized in partnership with the Boston Public Library and the Digital Commonwealth with the help of Methuen High’s Assistant Principal Arthur Nicholson, Media Specialist Paula Cross, and Nevins Library Reference Librarian Beth Safford.
Academic OneFile provides access to full-text articles from peer-reviewed English language journals from around the globe. Academic OneFile covers the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature, and countless other subjects. Users can search both full text articles and abstracts.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Expanded Academic ASAP provides indexes of over 4,170 scholarly and general interest periodicals and full text articles from over 2,480 of the academic titles.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
General OneFile is a one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics, including business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social sciences, sports, technology, and more.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today’s hottest social issues. It features continuously updated viewpoints, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Power Search allows users to search multiple databases from one source. The databases included are most of the titles paid for with funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
This database was built to help students do more effective scholarly research and to support educators as they teach the core information literacy principles of finding, evaluating, and using information. More than 80 short videos are organized into nine Learning Modules that answer questions like “How do I choose a topic?” “Where do I find information?” and “How do I evaluate sources?” Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Full-text resources including consumer health, nursing & allied health.
Provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Access carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials, including: nearly 400 health/ medical journals, numerous reference volumes, over 700 health videos from partner Healthology, Inc., hundreds of pamphlets, and health-related articles from 2,200 general interest publications in addition to a broad collection of Gale reference titles. Material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
From the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, this site contains an extensive amount of easy-to-understand health information. Browse the site’s collection of informative videos.
Un servicio de la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina y Institutos Nacionales de la Salud.
Browse all aspects of the Nursing profession, from direct patient care to health care administration. Including nearly 400 titles, 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.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
This collection includes over 100 titles covering the fields of physical therapy and sports medicine. Researchers can access periodicals on topics discussed in the field, including proven treatment techniques, experimental research theses, and much more.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Psychology Collection provides access to academic journals and magazines that cover the study of emotions, personality, and the human mind. The database offers content of interest to both researchers and general users. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Salem Health brings online access to Salem Press’ award-winning health reference works. Browse Magill’s Medical Guide, Salem Health: Cancer, Salem Health: Psychology & Mental Health, Salem Health: Genetics & Inherited Diseases. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.
Biography in Context contains biographical articles from select periodicals and reference sources published by Gale.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Providing robust coverage in the field of environmental issues and policy, this collection includes perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests. Peruse nearly 200 journals with instant access to multiple viewpoints of this volatile field of study.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Global Issues in Context offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today’s hottest social issues. It features continuously updated viewpoints, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Gale in Context: U.S. History is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Gale in Context: World History is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in World History. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Communications and Mass Media Collection provides access to academic journals and magazines focusing on all aspects of the communications field. Key subjects covered in the database include advertising, public relations, literature, writing, linguistics, and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
The Diversity Studies Collection consists of journals that explore cultural differences, contributions and influences in the global community. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
This database is a diverse resource for Art and Music studies. It provides access to scholarly journals and magazines that support research in areas including drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
The Gender Studies Collection gives patrons access to scholarly journals and magazines covering topics including gender studies, family, and marital issues, LGBTQ community, and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Esta base de datos ofrece recursos de referencia en español para estudiantes de 6-12 años. Hay docenas de actividades de aprendizaje interactivo que se pueden hacer en clase o en casa que cubren temas como ciencias naturales, estudios sociales y otras áreas de estudio.
This database provides reference resources in Spanish for students aged 6-12. There are dozens of interactive learning activities that can be done in class or at home that cover topics such as natural sciences, social studies and other areas of study. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Mango is a fun language learning program teaching practical conversation and cultural awareness for the world’s most popular languages including English. While residents need to type in their library card numbers to use this database away from the library, users can also create online accounts to bookmark their places.
Funds provided by the Nevins Library.
The Criminal Justice Collection database focuses on all aspects of the criminal justice field. Publications include: American Criminal Law Review; Corrections Today; Criminal Justice; Criminal Justice Ethics; Forensic Examiner; Psychology Today; and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
This site, provided by the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries, provides legal forms for a variety of matters. There are also links to other sites that contain forms.
Massachusetts Court Libraries
Search Massachusetts laws by subject as well as laws from other states and a variety of case laws. Use this site to contact a law librarian regarding any legal questions.
Massachusetts General Laws by Subject
This site, provided by the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries, provides general laws by subject.
Search Massachusetts laws by subject as well as laws from other states and a variety of case laws. Use this site to contact a law librarian regarding any legal questions.
This site, provided by the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries, provides general laws by subject.
Communications and Mass Media Collection provides access to academic journals and magazines focusing on all aspects of the communications field. Key subjects covered in the database include advertising, public relations, literature, writing, linguistics, and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
The world’s most current, comprehensive, and reliable online literature resource. Uniquely relevant to today’s curriculum, Literature Resource Center’s rich, critical, biographical, and contextual materials support interdisciplinary approaches, information literacy, and the development of critical thinking skills. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
NoveList Plus is a readers’ advisory resource that assists fiction and nonfiction readers discover new authors and titles. Users of all ages can easily find recommendations in this database by simply entering a favorite author or book title. NoveList’s discussion guides are perfect for both book clubs and classrooms.
Funds provided by the Nevins Library
Download thousands of copyright free eBooks to your Kindle, Nook, IPad, Android, personal computer, or other device. There are several familiar titles including: Les Misérables, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Be sure to read the directions for downloading. The site also hosts a small collection of audiobooks.
Microfilm in library only
Nevins Library is pleased to announce that Methuen High School’s Yearbooks, spanning 1928 through the present, can be accessed online. These yearbooks were digitized in partnership with the Boston Public Library and the Digital Commonwealth with the help of Methuen High’s Assistant Principal Arthur Nicholson, Media Specialist Paula Cross, and Nevins Library Reference Librarian Beth Safford.
Text-based articles from The Boston Globe from 1980 to the present. This database does not contain classifieds, advertisements, or paid death notices.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Microfilm in library only
Search full-text facsimiles of The New York Times from 1985 on. Does not contain images or any classified notices.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Provides access to more than 2,300 major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, as well as leading titles from around the world. It also includes thousands of images, radio, and TV broadcasts and transcripts. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Read the New York Times.com at home using our redeem code and a free NYT login. More Info on how to read it HERE.
Academic OneFile provides access to full-text articles from peer-reviewed English language journals from around the globe. Academic OneFile covers the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature, and countless other subjects. Users can search both full text articles and abstracts.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Expanded Academic ASAP provides indexes of over 4,170 scholarly and general interest periodicals and full text articles from over 2,480 of the academic titles.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Communications and Mass Media Collection provides access to academic journals and magazines focusing on all aspects of the communications field. Key subjects covered in the database include advertising, public relations, literature, writing, linguistics, and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Gale OneFile: High School Edition is designed for junior high and middle school students. It provides access to a variety of magazines, newspapers and reference books, and covers current events, the arts, sciences, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
General OneFile is a one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics, including business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social sciences, sports, technology, and more.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Full-text resources including consumer health, nursing & allied health.
Provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Gale in Context: Middle School is a one-stop source for students in grades 6 to 8. Delivered through a highly visual design, navigation, and tool set, this site supports middle school coursework with content that includes: news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social sciences, sports, technology, and more.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Power Search allows users to search multiple databases from one source. The databases included are most of the titles paid for with funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Providing robust coverage in the field of environmental issues and policy, this collection includes perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests. Peruse nearly 200 journals with instant access to multiple viewpoints of this volatile field of study.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
A collection of more than 80 journals focused on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture. Browse over 20 subject specific reference sources from Delmar Cengage Learning. This collection provides information for gardening enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Online collection of over 3,000 computer and technical ebooks, covering programming, design, desktop publishing, e-commerce, online business, hardware and more, from publishers such as O’Reilly, Wiley, Pretence Hall, and many more. (Formerly Safari Books Online) Funds provided by the MVLC.
A definitive resource for studying both the applied and general sciences. With coverage dating back to 1986, ProQuest Science Journals features over 1030 titles, with more than 760 available in full text. Search over 2.7M records, dating back to the mid 1980s. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Gale in Context: Science provides topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures, and illustrations. As well users can locate articles from over 200 magazines, academic journals, and links to quality web sites. The database covers curriculum-related science topics, and offers teachers an easy-to-use tool to identify content directly correlated to state and national standards.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
AtoZdatabases es la referencia de primer nivel, investigación, Marketing, ventas de correo listas / ventas, y la búsqueda de empleo de base datos. Ideal para las oportunidades de ventas, listas de correo, estudios de mercado, oportunidades de empleo, la búsqueda de amigos, parientes y un montón de otras posibilidades. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.
Esta base de datos ofrece recursos de referencia en español para estudiantes de 6-12 años. Hay docenas de actividades de aprendizaje interactivo que se pueden hacer en clase o en casa que cubren temas como ciencias naturales, estudios sociales y otras áreas de estudio.
This database provides reference resources in Spanish for students aged 6-12. There are dozens of interactive learning activities that can be done in class or at home that cover topics such as natural sciences, social studies and other areas of study. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Un servicio de la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina y Institutos Nacionales de la Salud.
This collection has been developed to have non-fiction books come alive for young readers using weblinks, videos, activities, and more. Funds provied by the Nevins Memorial Library.
This collection has been developed to help young readers explore new languages. With the ability to easily switch between English, Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, and Tagalog, readers can experience the text in their own language, as well as any they want to learn. Funds provided by the Nevins Memorial Library.
Interactive learning for ages 4 to 7 that is fun and developmentally appropriate. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
The Public Library Edition: Kids contains full-text magazine articles, websites that have been reviewed and verified by Britannica editors, a homework help section, a world atlas, Merriam-Webster dictionaries and thesauri for children, a Spanish-English dictionary, video and audio content, daily content updates, and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Britannica Online School Edition gives teachers and students instant access to four complete encyclopedias and other resources that ensure consistency with classroom topics and age-appropriate language. Focused on elementary, middle and high school levels, plus read-aloud and translation for over 50 languages.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
This database is geared toward K- 5 students, and provides full-text articles from magazines and reference books. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Gale in Context: Middle School is a one-stop source for students in grades 6 to 8. Delivered through a highly visual design, navigation, and tool set, this site supports middle school coursework with content that includes: news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social sciences, sports, technology, and more.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
This online collection of e-books for children features animated, talking pictures books, read-along chapter books, graphic novels, non-fiction stories, puzzles and games and more (and not just in English!) They are a great way to encourage tech-savvy kids to enjoy reading! There’s also an App for both Android and iOS Funds provided by the Nevins Memorial Library.
