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Gale Databases
Gale Databases
Gale provides an excellent research tool, broken down into 43 different databases! Teachers can schedule an introduction here.
Links:
Links:
Franklin High School's Gale Databases landing page
If the databases are sluggish and/or not working properly, check the status here.
Please note - While the Gale databases shouldn't require passwords, if asked for a password, use the passwords found here
Free app for Gale database access, available for both Android and Apple devices.
JSTOR
JSTOR
JSTOR is available through the Boston Public Library (BPL).
If you do not have a BPL eCard or a physical BPL card, then sign up for a BPL eCard.
(Use a personal email account, as your school account does not allow you to receive email.)
If you already have a BPL eCard or a physical BPL card, then go to BPL’s Electronic Resources page and click JSTOR. When prompted, enter your BPL ecard or BPL library card info. Go to the Electronic Resources page and click JSTOR.
Use the number that was emailed to you along with the PIN you chose to access the account.
Newspapers & Magazines
Newspapers & Magazines
Both the Boston Globe and the New York Times are available all the way back to the late 1800s! Here's how to access them:
Boston Globe - 1980-present through Gale | 1872-1986 through the BPL (instructions above)
New York Times - 1985-present through Gale | 1851-2013 through the BPL
Last updated - 9/17/25
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