Resources A-Z
Note: Most library resources require database passwords. Log into your school Google account to view. Some of the resources listed are only available with a Robbins Library or BPL e-card which you can sign up for online.
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Comprehensive source of information on United States political, military, social, and cultural history, including reference essays, primary sources, videos, and more.
Prehistory through the 1500s for ancient Egypt, ancient Mesopotamia, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient and medieval Africa, medieval Europe, the Americas, ancient and medieval Asia, and the Islamic Empire.
Searchable articles from Arlington's local weekly paper from 2005 to the present.
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Full text of The Boston Globe from 1980 to the present. Updated daily.
Searchable reproductions of the historic Boston Globe from the first issue.
Spanish edition of the well-known Encyclopedia Britannica, geared towards elementary and middle school students.
For native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and students learning Spanish, older students can turn to Britannica Moderna for their research needs. New!
Complete encyclopedia articles from Encyclopaedia Britannica and Compton's, Merriam-Webster dictionary and thesaurus, world atlas, and more. General encyclopedias are great for background research, but often not considered appropriate final sources for in-depth research. Check with your teacher when using this source.
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Reviews and unbiased advice on products, services, and other consumer interests.
Concise and reliable cultural information on the countries of the world, U.S. states, and Canadian provinces. See Introducing CultureGrams for more info.
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More than 11,000 e-books across all academic subject areas, including history, language and literature, science and technology, math, performing arts, business and economics, foreign language study, political science, and more!
An index and full-text library of education research, including journal articles, government publications, reports, theses, dissertations, books, conference proceedings, and audiovisual materials. Uses the ERIC Thesaurus, a special collection of subject terms for education topics.
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Quickly access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research.
Explore this database of encyclopedias and reference sources within the Gale eBooks platform. For multidisciplinary research. Formerly known as Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL).
Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research.
Search a full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to alternative medical practices.
Discover the world's most influential people by searching narrative biographies, news, magazine, and multimedia content.
From climate change to automobile emissions, today’s environmental issues determine the destiny of tomorrow’s world. Explore topics and events within Earth systems, global change, pollution, populations, and more. New!
Analyze important global issues and events through topic overviews, international viewpoints, news, and multimedia content.
Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today's important social issues.
Understand context for hundreds of science topics through overviews, journals, news, interactive experiments, and more.
Uncover information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics in U.S. history from a variety of sources.
Uncover information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics in world history from a variety of sources.
Interactive 3D models paired with digital content to deliver a virtual laboratory simulation experience. New!
Find up-to-date biographies, overviews, full-text criticisms, audio interviews, and reviews on writers from all eras.
Browse all Gale research products available from our library, including the OneFile periodical collections in a variety of subject areas.
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The Internet Archive was founded to provide "permanent access ... to historical collections that exist in digital format." In addition to public domain e-books and archived websites, the Internet Archive has expanded to include audio, video, and software.
Hot topics in politics, government, business, society, education, and popular culture. Recommended for researching "debatable issues."
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Full-text articles from hundreds of scholarly journals, especially in the humanities. For most publications the most recent 3 to 5 years are not available in full-text.
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World language learning website featuring dozens of languages as well as ESL instruction in English.
World history from the mid-15th century to the present, with thousands of subject entries, biographies, images and videos, maps and charts, and primary sources.
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Full color, fully searchable reproductions of National Geographic magazine from 1888 to the present.
Search the full text of The New York Times (starting in 1985). Updated daily.
Searchable reproductions of the historic New York Times from the first issue.
See this page for instructions on accessing free guest passes to the NYTimes.com via the Minuteman Library Network.
Readers advisory database designed to help fiction readers find new authors and titles based on their reading preferences.
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Learn about careers, receive personalized recommendations, create resumes, search for jobs and schools, and get career advice.
Find all the tools you need to discover your passion, ace your exams, and excel in your career. New!
The first and largest online library of free e-books, which can be downloaded to your computer or mobile device. These books are generally free because the copyright has expired.
Full text articles for students studying both the applied and general sciences.
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Interactive online language learning platform.
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Covers all scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, and more. Definitions, biographies, news, and experiments.
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Complete language-learning solution with over 110 languages from Afrikaans to Zulu, as well as ESL instruction for speakers of more than 30 languages. New!
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Robbins Library provides access to The Wall Street Journal via three-day guest passes. Go to Online Research & Resources and select The Wall Street Journal. You will need a Robbins Library card and free WSJ account. New!
Country and state profiles that include maps, flags, images, statistics, news articles, and more.