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Reference and Research

Reference and Research

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Online Resources & Databases (by Subject)

                   

                               

       

Below are the reference databases and online resources available to Shrewsbury residents with a library card. You may have to disable your pop-up blocker, and most will ask you to enter your library card number to gain access.

For database help, contact the Reference Desk by calling 508-841-8609, x2, or by emailing staff at reference@cwmars.org. Not sure where to start? View our databases by Gale, which cover a wide variety of subjects.

Check out the Boston Public Library eCard program to access databases and digital resources through the BPL!


Business

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Career and Resume

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Cars and Consumer

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Children’s Resources

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Digital Media

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Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

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Food and Cooking

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Genealogy

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Health

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Language Learning

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Literature

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Local History

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Newspapers

  • NewsBank (includes Massachusetts newspapers)
  • The New York Times Newspaper
    • In-library use: Create an account your first time or log in.
    • Outside the library: Click "Redeem" and create an account or log in to add the 24-hour access code to your NYTimes account.
  • Worcester Telegram & Gazette, text version (1989present) and image version (2018present)

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Music

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Technology

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Travel

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Young Adult

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