A to Z Online Resources

  Britannica Escolar
This database provides reference resources in Spanish for students in grades 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.

  Britannica Escolar Primaria
This database provides reference resources in Spanish for students in grades K-5. 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.

  Britannica Escolar Secundaria
This database provides reference resources in Spanish for students in grades 6-8. 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.

  Britannica Fundamentals/Learning Zone (Early Childhood)
Interactive learning for ages 4 to 7 that is fun and developmentally appropriate. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  Britannica Library Suite
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.

  Britannica Library: Children
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 Library: Reference Center
Provides upper-level patrons an in-depth, ad-free research experience that supports critical thinking and exploration. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  Britannica Library: Young Adults
Explore thousands of topics in science, social studies, language arts, and mathematics for school projects, review concepts taught in school, or learn something new. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  Britannica School Edition
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.

  Britannica School: Elementary
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.

  Britannica School: Middle School
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.

  Britannica School: High School
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.

  Business (Gale OneFile)
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.

  Communications and Mass Media (Gale OneFile)
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.

  Consumer Reports
Provides ratings, buying guides, product reviews, and consumer information from the experts at Consumer Reports magazine and Consumers Union.  Funds provided by the Nevins Memorial Library.

Criminal Justice (Gale OneFile)
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.

  Culinary Arts (Gale OneFile)
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.

  Cypress Resume
The online resume builder that lets you create professional-quality resumes in three quick and simple steps.  Funds provided by the Nevins Memorial Library.

  Digital Archives of The Nevins Library
The link below provides access to a digital form of The Methuen Transcript, The Methuen Transcript and Essex Farmer, and Methuen Life. In the future we hope to add other resources pertaining to the history of the City of Methuen and other regional Merrimack Valley Massachusetts communities, making them available worldwide, and preserving print and microfilm resources for the future by committing them into the digital format. These newspapers are presented via a partnership between Advantage Archives and the Nevins Library.

  Diversity Studies (Gale OneFile)
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.

  EBSCO eBook Collection
Find eBooks galore in this collection. From Classic to Indie, for young and old alike. Check out what we have. Funds provided by Nevins Memorial Library.

 Economics and Theory (Gale OneFile)
Provides access to academic journals and magazines focusing on topics in economics and related fields. The database has an emphasis on titles indexed in the American Economic Association’s EconLit bibliography. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  Environmental Studies and Policy (Gale OneFile)
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.

  FamilySearch Affiliate Library Collection (In Library Use Only)
Provides genealogy resources from over 100 countries and includes over a billion names and images. A free individual account is required to use the FamilySearch.org, and if you do not have one it can be made when you first use the site in the library. If you need help or have questions about this resource, please contact the Reference Desk.

  Fine Arts (Gale OneFile)
Provides access to scholarly journals and magazines that support research in areas including drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. The database emphasizes full-text content for publications included in the Wilson Art Index and RILM bibliography. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  Gale PowerSearch (Gale)
If you’re not sure where to start, try Gale PowerSearch. This allows you to search multiple databases from one search box. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  Gardening and Horticulture (Gale OneFile)
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.

  Gender Studies (Gale OneFile)
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.

  Global Road Warrior
Research issues in international and cultural studies, or use it to prepare for a trip abroad. The World Awaits. Funds provided by the Nevins Memorial Library.

  Got Resume Builder
Research issues in international and cultural studies, or use it to prepare for a trip abroad. The World Awaits. Funds provided by the Nevins Memorial Library.

  GreenFILE
GreenFILE offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. The database provides indexing and abstracts for more than 1,000,000 records, as well as Open Access full text for more than 15,000 records. Funds provided by the Nevins Memorial Library.

  Health and Medicine (Gale OneFile)
Full-text resources including consumer health, nursing & allied health. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  High School Edition (Gale OneFile)
Provides high school students with access to magazines, newspapers, books, and other reference content. The database offers audience-appropriate information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports, and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  Home Improvement (Gale OneFile)
This collection puts the research of hobbyists and professionals alike on a solid foundation home improvement-focused titles, covering topics including architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and others. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  Hoopla Digital
Instantly Read, Listen, and Watch books, comic books, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, all with just your Nevins library card. Funding provided by the Nevins Memorial Library.

  Hospitality and Tourism (Gale OneFile)
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.

  Infobase eBook Collection
Infobase’s eBook Collection features thousands of core reference works from acclaimed imprints such as Facts On File, Ferguson’s, and Bloom’s on a wide range of subjects areas, from history to science, literature, and more. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.

  Information Science (Gale OneFile)
Provides access to scholarly journals and trade publications essential for information professionals and other knowledge workers. The database offers coverage of topics including information infrastructure, metadata architecture, publishing, and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  Insurance and Liability (Gale OneFile)
Provides access to academic journals and trade publications covering the insurance industry and topics such as labor relations, mortgage banking, legal issues, and more. The database offers content of interest to individual property owners and multinational corporations alike. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  Leadership and Management (Gale OneFile)
Search authoritative periodical content covering topics like organizational dynamics, adult learning, and more. Updated daily. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  MassCIS
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.

  Massachusetts Court System
This site, provided by the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries, provides legal forms for a variety of matters (as well as the ability to Massachusetts laws by subject and more). There are also links to other sites that contain forms.

  Massachusetts Driver’s License Practice Tests
Car, motorcycle, and CDL practice tests and handbooks.

Please Note: Driving-Tests.org is not affiliated with or evaluated by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. The official RMV Driver’s Manual is available on their website, along with additional driver’s education information. Presented in partnership with driving-tests.org.

  MassHire JobQuest
MassHire JobQuest is a FREE online service for finding jobs in Massachusetts.

  Medline Plus
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.

  Medline Plus (Spanish)
Un servicio de la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina y Institutos Nacionales de la Salud.

  Methuen High School Yearbooks
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.

  Military and Intelligence Database Collection (Gale OneFile)
Provides access to scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of the past and current state of military affairs. The database offers content in key subject areas including governmental policies, the socioeconomic effects of war, the structure of the armed forces, and more. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

 News (Gale OneFile)
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.

  New York Times All Access
Access New York Times anywhere using our redeem code to access All of the parts of the New York Times family of sites and Apps: News, Games, Audio, Cooking, The Athletic, and Wirecutter. If this is your first time using this service you’ll find info on how to access New York Times All Access here. Funding provided by the Nevins Memorial Library.

  New York Times Article Archive
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.

  Novelist Plus
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 MVLC.

  Novelist Plus K-8
NoveList Plus K-8 is a readers’ advisory resource that assists children and their caregivers in discovering 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 MVLC.

  Nursing and Allied Health (Gale OneFile)
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.

  Libby by Overdrive
Search for fiction and non-fiction ebooks and audiobooks to download.

  Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context)
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.

  PebbleGo (Capstone)
In PebbleGo Biographies our youngest researchers can learn more about current and historical figures that have influenced the United States. While PebbleGo Animals is designed specifically for K-3 emergent readers and researchers. It features more than 200 animal articles correlated to life science standards, animal audio and video, carefully leveled text, educational games, and innovative read-aloud capabilities. Both PebbleGo databases include built in reading and research tools. Leveled text, educational games, and videos support science concepts for our youngest patrons. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine (Gale OneFile)
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.

  Pop Culture Studies (Gale OneFile)
Provides access to scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture. The database offers useful information for researchers in social science, history, art or liberal arts courses. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  Popular Magazines (Gale OneFile)
Provides access to the most searched magazines across the InfoTrac products. All of the titles are selected based on actual publication searches performed by library patrons and the database includes many titles recommended by Bowker’s “Magazines for Libraries”. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  ProCitizen (Pronunciator)
An online course that prepares you for the Naturalization test. With 100 videos, plus interactive drills and quizzes, you will learn everything you need to succeed. Versión en español Funds provided by the Nevins Library.

  Project Gutenberg
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.

  Pronunciator
The world’s most comprehensive language-learning service. 164 languages to learn, 144 languages to learn them in. Years of learning activities within each language. Versión en español Funds provided by the Nevins Library.

  Psychology (Gale OneFile)
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.

  PubMed
Search for articles on health topics and medical research on this site, created by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

  Religion and Philosophy (Gale OneFile)
Provides access to scholarly journals and magazines of interest to both researchers and general users. The database offers balanced content that covers topics across a wide range of philosophies and religions. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  SalemPress/SalemHealth
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.

  Science (Gale OneFile)
Access information on the latest developments across a range of scientific disciplines. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  Teachers Reference Center
Teacher Reference Center provides indexing and abstracts for 280 of the most popular teacher and administrator journals and magazines to assist professional educators. Funds provided by Nevins Memorial Library.

  Trial Court Libraries (Massachusetts)
They offer helpful resources and services including: Ask a Librarian, Document Delivery Service which connects patrons with state and federal legal forms, treatises and case law research, and Massachusetts Law about… over 190 MA legal topics curated by Trial Court Law Libraries.

  US History (Gale OneFile)
Search balanced coverage of events in U.S. history. Best for novice historians and academic researchers. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  USA Jobs
The Federal government’s official job list. Find employment search tools, an information center, veteran information, and forms.

  Value Line 
This resource provides a vast array of financial measures for over 6,000 stocks, 18,000 mutual funds, 200,000 options, and other securities. Delve into Value Line’s accurate estimates, projections and historical data to discover opportunities that fit your investment strategy. Funds provided by the Nevins Library.

  Vocations and Careers (Gale OneFile)
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.

  War and Terrorism (Gale OneFile)
Provides access to academic journals and magazines of interest to analysts, risk management professionals, and students of military science, history, and social science. The database offers balanced coverage of both historic and contemporary topics in the fields of war and terrorism. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

  World History (Gale OneFile)
Access balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work being established in the field. Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.