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Many of the Gale Databases previously available were discontinued due to federal budget cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
This page has been updated with available options. 8/24/2026
For more resources, visit the Other Informational Resources page or the BPL Digital Resources page.
Databases are collections of articles and media taken from magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, and other resources that have been created, reviewed, evaluated, and edited by professionals. These collections are a wonderful resource for research and papers -- and for looking up your own interests.
If a Gale database asks for a password, use "patriot".
Databases & Research Resources
Databases & Research Resources
See this page for a list the available databases provided through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Free-Access Databases
Free-Access Databases
Encyclopedia of American Studies
Encyclopedia of Life
Digital Commonwealth:
Explore historical collections from libraries, museums, and archives across Massachusetts
Explore Topics by Subject Area,
including:
biographies, biology, computer science, history, literature, social sciences, etc.
Newspapers
Newspapers
For local news, visit the Local Newspapers page.
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