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	Academic OneFile (Gale) - The premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world’s leading journals and reference sources. Extensive coverage of: Arts Literature Medicine Physical Sciences Social Sciences Technology Theology and Other Subjects Includes full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995. Updated daily.
	AAA - Teen Driver Safety - A website created by AAA with advice and information to help parents and teens navigate the process of learning to drive.
	Advantage Archives - Burlington Newspaper Online Archive - In library use only. Discover Burlington's story through the Burlington Newspaper Online Archive. Featuring The Burlington News, this growing digital collection preserves decades of local history, from civic milestones to everyday moments. Accessible through Advantage Archives.
	American Physical Society Journals - In library use only. The professional journals of the American Physical Society (APS) embody the mission of the society "to advance and diffuse the knowledge of Physics." APS provides free online access to all APS journals: Physical Review Letters (PRL) (brief important papers, all topics in physics) Physical Review A (atomic, molecular, and optical physics) Physical Review B (condensed matter and materials physics) Physical Review C (nuclear physics) Physical Review D (particles, fields, gravitation and cosmology) Physical Review E (statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics) Physical Review X (open access articles, all topics of physics) Physical Review Applied (applied physics) Reviews of Modern Physics (in-depth articles, all topics in physics) Physical Review Special Topics - Accelerators and Beams Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research The APS Journal Archive (back to 1893)
	Ancestry Library Edition- In library use only. Genealogy information including U.S. Census Records from 1790 to 1930, immigration records, birth/death/marriage records, and much more. Video help.
	AtoZdatabases - Remote access for Burlington Library cardholders only. A searchable collection of 30 million business profiles, contact information for 240 million residents, and over 7 million jobs. A useful tool for creating mailing lists, performing market research, and much more. At Home In Library
	AtoZ World Food - Remote access for Burlington Library cardholders only. A searchable collection of food culture containing 7,000+ traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories: appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, snacks, and beverages. Save and share favorite recipes and read over 1,400+ articles and 750+ world beer reviews. Explore the food glossaries and learn more about ingredients in this educational resource for cooking.
	Author Alerts - Sign up to get notified by email or text message when any member library of the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium orders new titles by your favorite authors or performers!
	Banker and Tradesman - In library use only. Real estate, banking, lending, and construction and development information in Massachusetts. Ask a Reference librarian for assistance.
	Boston Consumers' Checkbook - Remote access for Burlington Library cardholders only. Independent, nonprofit ratings and price comparisons of local businesses and service providers. In Library At Home - After typing in your card number, you'll be prompted to create an account with an email address and a password. You will only have to do this once.
	Britannica Escolar - This site offers resources in Spanish for ages 6 to 12 years.
	Britannica Library - This Public Library Edition is a large comprehensive encyclopedia with images and links to 80,000 quality websites. Also includes links to primary sources. Kids Edition is also available.
	Britannica Online School Edition - Encyclopedia with separate elementary, middle, and high school levels. Access video help.
	Careers Internet Database - Provides detailed information on over 400 careers. It also includes profiles of emerging careers, resume building tools, and career aptitude testing. To access, click on the Members icon and. Enter Username: 516w Password: future.
	Commonwealth Catalog - If the MVLC library catalog does not have the item for which you are searching available, check the Commonwealth Catalog which allows you to search for and place holds on material owned by libraries across Massachusetts. The material can be picked up in Burlington. Items reserved using the Commonwealth Catalog can easily take 3 weeks or more to arrive here for you. This service is free.
	Consumer Reports - Remote access for Burlington Library cardholders only. Provides ratings, product reviews, and buying advice from the experts at Consumer Report magazine. Choose below to access: At Home In Library
	Driver’s License Practice Tests - Free Massachusetts permit practice tests presented through a partnership with Driving-Tests. This includes: 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)) 9 motorcycle practice tests 11 car practice tests CDL practice tests Frequently Asked Questions to many Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) related questions
	Educate Station - Remote access for Burlington Library cardholders only. Provides full curriculums from Pre-K through 5th grade. Easy-to-use, comprehensive learning plans and worksheets with a robust range of extension activities across a wide range of subjects including English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Social-Emotional Learning.
	FamilySearch - FamilySearch is the largest genealogical organization in the world. Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources at home or here at the library where they’ll gain access to 350 plus million restricted images and name indexes as part of the FamilySearch Affiliate Library Program. Get started by creating a free account.
	Freegal - Access for Burlington Library cardholders only. Download the app or use your computer to start streaming and downloading music for free. Access over 18 million songs, including today’s top music and yesterday’s hits. Build your own playlists, stream music for up to 8 hours each day, or download up to 5 songs to own every week!
	Gale Databases - The Gale Databases is a massive database that includes Academic OneFile, Expanded Academic ASAP, and General OneFile plus others. Many databases can be searched individually or simultaneously. Millions of full-text articles. Also includes databases specifically for elementary, middle, and high school students (see list below). Contains newspaper and magazine articles as well as scholarly journals on a wide variety of topics including: Art Business Computers Current Events Economics Education Environmental Issues Health Care Hobbies Humanities Law Literature Politics Science Social Science Sports Technology
	Gale OneFile News - Full-text newspapers.
	GreenFILE - GreenFILE is a collection of scholarly, government, and general-interest titles covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Choose below to access: At Home In Library Video Help
	Health and Medicine - Full text of nursing and allied health journals, plus a wide variety of personal health information sources.
	High School Edition - Gale OneFile - Periodical database designed for high school students. Covers a variety of topics.
	Hoopla - Access for Burlington Library cardholders only. Borrow up to 10 titles a month. Instantly available. Stream and download movies, TV shows, audiobooks, music, eBooks, and comics. Available 24/7.
	Internet Archive - Full text digitization of selected Burlington High School Yearbooks, Annual Reports and Street Lists accessible through the Internet Archive.
	Kanopy - Access for Burlington Library cardholders only. Stream thousands of films and documentaries in multiple languages. Includes The Criterion Collection, Great Courses, PBS, and Kanopy Kids Collection. 30 streaming tickets a month.
	Leadership and Management - Gale OneFile - Authoritative periodical content covering topics such as 21st-century skills, organizational dynamics and leadership, adult learning and continuing education, and more. Updated daily.
	LOTE4Kids - Remote access for Burlington Library cardholders only. Access digital books in World Languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Each book comes with English translations to help kids learn languages. LOTE4Kids has over 8,000+ picture books in 100+ languages, with new books and languages released each month.
	Massachusetts Law Topics - Links to laws, regulations, bylaws and more on Massachusetts Law About Index. Created by the Massachusetts Trial Court law librarians.
	Merck Manuals - A comprehensive medical information source covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine. They are offered as a free public service to health care professionals and the general public.
	Morningstar - Remote access for Burlington Library cardholders only. Morningstar provides data on stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. The number of simultaneous users is limited. Please make sure to log out of the database when finished. Choose below to access: At Home In Library
	New York Times - Full text of the New York Times beginning in 1985.
	New York Times Digital - Remote access for Burlington Library cardholders only. In Library- Register or log in and enjoy unlimited access to NYTimes.com during your visit using our PCs or while you are signed in on our WiFi network. At Home You will be asked to enter your Burlington Library card number. Log in or create a New York Times account if you don't already have one then redeem an access code that gives you 24-hour access after which you may revisit the page and receive another code.
	Novelist Plus - A powerful online readers’ advisory resource that is searchable by author, title, genre, and series or by describing a plot. Also includes lists of award winners and recommended books broken down by genre. Now includes narrative nonfiction. In Library At Home
	Novelist Plus - A database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents and teachers can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers. In Library At Home
	Opposing Viewpoints - Explores different points of view on hot topics that are in the news today.
	O'Reilly for Public Libraries - Remote access for Burlington Library cardholders only. Digital access to over 60,000 titles on technology, digital media, and professional development. Available as books, audiobooks and videos. Topics covering Java, Web development, certification, project management, enterprise computing, security, operating systems, networking, and more. Access O'Reilly's catalog: In Library At Home
	OverDrive/Libby - Access with your Burlington Library card. Borrow up to 5 titles at a time. Download eBooks and audiobooks to your computer or compatible device. Borrow up to 5 titles at a time from OverDrive and the Libby app. Add other Massachusetts networks such as Boston Public Library (MBLN), CLAMS, CW MARS, Minuteman, NOBLE, OCLN, and SAILS to search and borrow even more. Choose below to access: At Home In Library More help
	PebbleGo - A learning tool design for students in grades K-3 containing 2 modules, Animals and Biographies. Supports early literacy with read-aloud audio, and includes activities, videos, games, and more.
	Peterson's Test and Career Prep - Remote access for Burlington Library cardholders only. Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes, and explore careers.
	Rocket Languages - Access for Burlington Library cardholders only. Rocket Languages® is an award-winning interactive online language-learning system. The multi-faceted system allows patrons to learn new languages at their own pace. Speak and understand a new language better, with 15 languages to choose from, including American Sign Language, Rocket Languages also features modules in Spanish and Japanese to learn English. Rocket Languages is perfect for the business or traveler learner, as well as extra practice for students.
	Value Line - Remote access for Burlington Library cardholders only. Includes the content found in the Investment Survey + Small/Mid Cap plus the Fund Advisor, Options, ETF screeners, Special Situations and Climate Change portfolios. Accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies. Evaluate investments with the latest data, sophisticated tools and proven ranks to expert analysis and guidance. Make smarter, more profitable decisions with Value Line. The number of remote access simultaneous users is limited. Please make sure to log out of the database when finished.
	WorldCat - Contains bibliographic records and holdings information for 46 million books. Useful in verifying titles and tracking down which libraries own them. Choose below to access: At Home In Library

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