The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System license the Statewide Databases for use by all Massachusetts residents from their local libraries, schools, or their home computers with Internet access. The resources are funded jointly by the MBLC and MLS with state funding and federal support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the MBLC.
The Boyden Library also subscribes to a number of electronic resources below. Patrons with a valid Boyden Library card can access these through this Web site or remotely from home.
Statewide Databases
Gale Databases
Gale General OneFile - Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research.
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HeritageQuest - A comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids.
Science Database - A definitive resource for students studying both the applied and general sciences. With coverage dating back to 1986, ProQuest Science Journals features over 1030 titles, with more than 760 available in full text. Search over 2.7M records, dating back to the mid 1980s.
Other Electronic Resources
Ancestry Library Edition - (In library use only) Full-text documents, vital records, census documents, government records. Fully printable.
AtoZ Databases - Premier Reference and Marketing Database including 30 million business profiles & 220 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more!
AtoZ Food American - A single-source digital library reference that covers regional (6), state (50), and ethnic (35) cuisines for the entire country.
AtoZ World Food - With thousands of global recipes, hundreds of fascinating culture and ingredient articles, and essential culinary resources, AtoZ World Food brings international cuisines to you, from Albanian byrek to Zimbabwean matemba.
Auto Repair Source - Auto Repair Reference Center manuals from the Chilton Total Car Care Series.
Brainfuse HelpNow - On demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning. View how easy, intuitive and engaging Brainfuse HelpNow eLearning is for all ages and levels.
Consumer Reports - Get product ratings or find best buys.
Foxborough Historical Commission Community History Archive - Digital access to the Foxboro Reporter.
Gale Presents: Peterson's Test Prep - A valuable online tool library patrons and students of all ages can use for standardized test preparation, researching and selecting college and graduate schools, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers.
Morningstar - An investment research company offering mutual fund, ETF, and stock analysis, ratings, and data, and portfolio tools.
Niche Academy - Online video tutorialsfor our online resources and social media help. For example, learn how to use Overdrive and download eBooks, or download FREE music using Freegal, need help using Ancestry, or signing up for Facebook account– these videos will walk you through the basics of getting started.
NoveList - A reader's advisory tool providing 155,000 fiction titles.
Ompractice - Boyden Library has teamed up with Ompractice to offer cardholders access to Ompractice completely FREE of charge. Enjoy unlimited access to online fitness & mindfulness classes through Ompractice at a time that works for YOUR schedule.
Poetry and Short Story Reference Center - Works of poetry found in anthologies and volumes of collected works.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center - Provides detailed yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines.
Value Line - The uncontested authority in reliable, unbiased information, Value Line puts you in the driver’s seat with accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies.
Digital Library
Library Speakers Consortium - The Consortium creates 2-3 online bestselling-author events per month which are streamed to patrons of our library.
Library Chef - We’re excited to offer you access to Library Chef—your go-to platform for fun cooking
experiences for adults, kids, and teens! With your library card, you can dive into live cooking
classes, exciting recipes, and more.
Creativebug - Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more.
Hoopla - Hoopla is a digital borrowing service for libraries that provides access to audiobooks, ebooks, music, movies, magazines and tv shows.
Kanopy - Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video platform for public and academic libraries that offers films, TV shows, educational videos and documentaries.
OverDrive/Libby - Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and videos from your library's network and beyond.
Kids Databases
BookFlix - A Truly Unique Paired Fiction and Nonfiction eBook Library for PreK-3 Kids.
Education Station - Ready-to-use, hands-on activities for kids to do at home or at school.
LOTE4Kids - database of children's eBooks and audiobooks in various world languages. Each book is paired with English translations to enhance language learning and comes available in many formats including bilingual editions and interactive flipbooks.
Teachables - Educator-Created and Expert-Vetted Teaching Materials. Unlimited online access to the best classroom-tested printables.
Tumblebooks - TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of children's e-books, available by subscription to Elementary Schools and Public Libraries around the world.
