This is a list of the databases currently available to Library patrons.
To access a database, click on the appropriate link at the end of each description. When accessing a particular database 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. Some databases are restricted to Concord residents only (noted below).
Should you have a problem logging in, please contact a Reference Librarian at 978-318-3347 during library hours.
BIOGRAPHY
Biography Resource Center (MBLC) It includes full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals and biographical information in the Complete Marquis Who's Who. [Remote access | In-library access]
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Banker and Tradesman (CFPL) (In-library use only; password required; see Reference staff.) A real estate, banking and commercial weekly for Massachusetts. [Go to database]
General BusinessFile ASAP (MBLC)Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics.
[Remote access | In-library access]
FOR STUDENTS/CHILDREN
JSTOR (CFPL) (Remote access is available to Concord residents only.) A high-quality, interdisciplinary archive to support scholarship and teaching. It includes archives of over one thousand leading academic journals across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, as well as select monographs and other materials valuable for academic work. The entire corpus is full-text searchable, offers search term highlighting, includes high-quality images, and is interlinked by millions of citations and references. [Remote access | Remote access instructions | In-library access]
Kids InfoBits (MBLC) (Remote access requires Minuteman library Network Library card number.)
For elementary school students, includes reference books, magazines, and newspaper articles. [Remote access | In-library access]
Student Edition (MBLC)Designed for high school students, provides access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books. [Remote access | In-library access]
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Consumers' CHECKBOOK (CFPL) ( In-library use only) (Boston edition) evaluates the quality and prices of local service firms and stores in the Boston area. [Go to database]
Consumer Reports (CFPL) (In-library use only; password required; see Reference staff.) [Go to database]
ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Encyclopaedia Britannica (CFPL) (Remote access is available to Concord residents only.) [Remote access | In-library access]
Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia (CFPL) (Remote access is available to Concord residents only.) [Remote access | In-library access]
GENERAL
Academic OneFile (MBLC)Millions of peer-reviewed, full-text articles from leading journals and reference sources. Includes the full text of the New York Times back to 1985. [Remote access | In-library access]
Ancestry Library (CFPL) (In-library access only) With more than 5 billion names in over 4,000 databases, Ancestry Library includes records from the United States Census; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; passenger lists. [Go to database]
Educator's Reference Complete (MBLC) More than 450 full-text journals, hundreds of full-text reports, and many reference sources. Content focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education. [Remote access | In-library access]
Expanded Academic ASAP (MBLC) (Remote access requires Minuteman Library Network library card number.) From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. [Remote access | In-library access]
Gale Virtual Reference Library (MBLC) (Remote access requires Minuteman Library Network library card number.) Encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. [Remote access | In- library access]
General OneFile (MBLC)News and periodical articles on business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and more. [Remote access | In-library access]
General Reference Center Gold (MBLC) (Remote access requires Minuteman Library Network library card number.) Articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more. [Remote access | In-library access]
JSTOR (CFPL) (Remote access is available to Concord residents only.) A high-quality, interdisciplinary archive to support scholarship and teaching. It includes archives of over one thousand leading academic journals across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, as well as select monographs and other materials valuable for academic work. The entire corpus is full-text searchable, offers search term highlighting, includes high-quality images, and is interlinked by millions of citations and references.[Remote access | Remote access instructions | In-library access]
Mango Languages (CFPL) (Remote access is available to Concord residents only.) Learn everyday conversations in multiple world languages. [Remote access | In-library access]
New languages added:
1. Arabic (Leventine)
2. Farsi
3. Pashto
4. Urdu
5. Turkish
6. Hebrew
7. Korean
8. Vietnamese
9. Thai
10.Tagalog
11.Hindi
12.Irish
ESL courses:
1. ESL French
2. ESL Italian
3. ESL German
4. ESL Russian
5. ESL Mandarin Chinese
6. ESL Cantonese Chinese
7. ESL Japanese
8. ESL Greek
9. ESL Arabic
10.ESL Korean
11.ESL Vietnamese
PowerSearch (MBLC) (Remote access requires Minuteman Library Network library card number.) A one-stop source for newspaper, magazine, and journal articles from 1980 to the present on a wide range of topics. With the cross-search feature of Thomson Gale PowerSearch, you can search one, several, or all available Thomson Gale databases simultaneously. [Remote access | In-library access]
Qikan Library (DragonSource) (Requires Minuteman Library Network library card number.) Access to over 100 full-text popular magazine publications from mainland China. [Go to database]
WorldCat (MMRLS) (In-library access only) Search for books, periodicals, and other media worldwide. [Go to database]
HEALTH
Health Reference Center Academic (MBLC)Nursing and allied health journals, plus a wide variety of personal health information sources. [Remote access | In-library access]
JSTOR (CFPL) (Remote access is available to Concord residents only.) A high-quality, interdisciplinary archive to support scholarship and teaching. It includes archives of over one thousand leading academic journals across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, as well as select monographs and other materials valuable for academic work. The entire corpus is full-text searchable, offers search term highlighting, includes high-quality images, and is interlinked by millions of citations and references. [Remote access | Remote access instructions | In-library access]
Salem Health: Magill's Medical Guide (CFPL) (Remote access is available to Concord residents only.) [Remote access | In-library access]
HISTORY
Ancestry Library (CFPL) (In-library access only) With more than 5 billion names in over 4,000 databases, Ancestry Library Edition includes records from the United States Census; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; passenger lists. [Go to database]
Massachusetts History Online (MBLC)
Full-text articles gathered from almost 50 sources that directly relate to Massachusetts history. [Remote access | In- library access]
LITERATURE & BOOKS
Contemporary Literary Criticism Select (MBLC) (Remote access requires Minuteman Library Network library card number.) Critical and biographical essays on contemporary writers. [Remote access | In-library access]
JSTOR (CFPL) (Remote access is available to Concord residents only.)A high-quality, interdisciplinary archive to support scholarship and teaching. It includes archives of over one thousand leading academic journals across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, as well as select monographs and other materials valuable for academic work. The entire corpus is full-text searchable, offers search term highlighting, includes high-quality images, and is interlinked by millions of citations and references. [Remote access | Remote access instructions | In-library access]
Literature Resource Center (CFPL) (Remote access is available to Concord residents only.) Offers full-text literary criticism and reviews. [Remote access | In-library access]
LitFinder (MLN)Contains Poemfinder, Short Story Finder, and Essay Finder. [Remote access | In-library access]
NoveList (MLN)A reader's advisory resource which helps readers of all ages find fiction authors and titles through subjects, reviews, booklists and more. [Remote access | In-library access]
OverDrive (Remote access requires Minuteman Library Network library card number.)
This downloadable audiobook service offers more than 540 titles. Check out and download books from your computer 24/7 and transfer them to an iPod or other portable listening device. [Go to database]
Recorded Books (Remote access requires Minuteman Library Network library card number.)
Unabridged editions of downloadable audiobooks. These books may be played on compatible MP3 players (players that support WMA DRM), but cannot be burned to CD or played on iPods. [Go to database]
LOCAL RESOURCES
Community Information (CFPL)A database of educational, health, recreational, religious, advocacy, and governmental organizations in the Boston Metrowest region. [Go to database]
QuickFind! Massachusetts Websites (MLN)A directory of Internet websites pertinent to the commonwealth of Massachusetts. [Go to database]
NEWSPAPERS
Barron's (Electronic Image Edition) (CFPL) (In-library use and remote access is available to Concord residents only.)Full-page images of Barron's, a weekly publication for investors. Provides in-depth articles examining companies and industries that are possible investment opportunities. Coverage Jan. 5, 2009 - present. [Remote access | In-library access]
Boston Globe (Electronic Image Edition) (CFPL) (In-library use and remote access is available to Concord residents only.) Full-page images of the Boston Globe. Coverage October 3, 2008 - present. [Remote access | In-library access]
Historical New York Times (CFPL) The Historical New York Times contains full image (including advertisements and death notices) from daily issues 1851 to 2006. [Remote access | In-library access]
Massachusetts Newsstand (MBLC)
Includes The Boston Globe (1980-present), The Boston Herald (1991-present), Berkshire Eagle (2005-present), BusinessWest (Chicopee) (1992-present), North Adams Transcript (2005-present), Patriot Ledger (Quincy) (1991-present), Plymouth County Business Review (1991-present), Sentinel & Enterprise (Fitchburg) (2005-present), The Sun (Lowell) (2004-present), Telegram & Gazette (Worcester) (1989-present), Gazette (Haverhill (12/31/92 - 8/9/97), Standard Times (New Bedford (1/4/92 - 8/19/97) [Remote access | In-library access]
SCIENCE
JSTOR (CFPL) (Remote access is available to Concord residents only.) A high-quality, interdisciplinary archive to support scholarship and teaching. It includes archives of over one thousand leading academic journals across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, as well as select monographs and other materials valuable for academic work. The entire corpus is full-text searchable, offers search term highlighting, includes high-quality images, and is interlinked by millions of citations and references.[Remote access | Remote access instructions | In-library access]
Science Resource Center (CFPL)This curriculum-oriented science database provides a one-stop resource for all science-related research needs. [Remote access | In-library access]
STOCKS & INVESTMENTS
Barron's (Electronic Image Edition) (CFPL) (In-library use and remote access is available to Concord residents only.)Full-page images of Barron's, a weekly publication for investors. Provides in-depth articles examining companies and industries that are possible investment opportunities. Coverage Jan. 5, 2009 - present. [Remote access | In-library access]
MorningStar Library Edition (CFPL) (In-library use only; password required; see Reference staff.)
Information about stocks and mutual funds. [Go to database]
Value Line (CFPL) (In-library access only; password required; see Reference staff.)
Comprehensive information and advice on approximately 1,700 stocks, more than 90 industries, the stock market, and the economy. [Go to database]
Resources are provided by the following organizations:
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BPL—Boston Public Library with funding from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
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CFPL—Concord Free Public Library
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MBLC—Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the six Regional Library Systems
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MLN—Minuteman Library Network
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MMRLS—Massachusetts Metrowest Regional Library System
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DATABASE MENU
 Introducing
ReferenceUSA - an online database that contains detailed information on 20 million U.S. businesses and 222 million consumers. [In Library Access] [Home Access]
 New to the Library- Consumers' CHECKBOOK which evaluates the quality and prices of local service firms and stores in the Boston area. In-library use only. [Go to database]
 Introducing newly expanded Mango Languages - learn everyday conversations in multiple world languages [In Library Access] [Home Access]
 JSTOR includes archives of over one thousand leading academic journals across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, as well as select monographs and other materials valuable for academic work. The entire corpus is full-text searchable. [In-Library Access] [Remote Access for Concord Residents Only] [Remote Access Instructions]
All require Minuteman Library Network library card number for remote access.
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Literature Resource Center is an online database offering full-text literary criticism and reviews. 
NoveList is a reader's advisory tool for fiction lovers.