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Collections Career Center: The library's career center has been moved to the shelves behind the reference desk. There you will find an assortment of books on test preparation, colleges, resume writing and career exploration. For more career assistance, check our online resource LearningExpressLibrary. Photocopier: There is a photocopier available for public use. Charge is 20 cents per page.
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There are ten computers available in the reference area and the meeting room for public use. Sign in at the Reference Desk for one hour of computer time. Each computer is equipped with Microsoft Office 2007 and high-speed Internet access. Computers in the reference area are attached to a color printer, but you must ask at the Reference Desk for color before printing. All printouts are 20 cents a page. The Library offers wireless internet access for laptops. The Kingston Public Library Board of Trustees policy on computer use is here. |
Library Databases / Online Resources |
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Many electronic resources are searchable from home!All you need is your library card: your library barcode is your patron ID number.
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Academic
OneFile Academic OneFile is the premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, Academic OneFile is both authoritative and comprehensive. With millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text with no restrictions, researchers are able to find accurate information quickly. Includes full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995. Updated daily. Funded by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). |
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Biography in Contextt Gale Biography in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on the world's most influential people. The new solution merges Gale's authoritative reference content (including Lives & Perspectives) with periodicals and multimedia organized into a user-friendly portal experience while also allowing users to search for people based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender as well as keyword and full text. Funded by MBLC and MLS (Massachusetts Library System). |
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Books & Authors Books & Authors offers new ways to explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors, genres and topics. Combining over 140,000 titles, 50,000 authors, and thousands of read-alike, award winner and librarian's favorites lists, Books & Authors helps bring readers and literature together. Through the use of expertly written and arranged content and a dynamic, cutting edge user interface, Books & Authors makes exploration of genre fiction and essential non-fiction fun! By leveraging our entire award-winning What Do I Read Next? collection, patrons and students alike can be sure that their next big read comes with a BIG recommendation. Funded by MBLC and MLS. |
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Novelist Search this fiction database by author, subject, or title. Special features include author read-alikes, book discussion guides, book talks, and feature articles. Funded by the Kingston Public Library. |
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Novelist K-8:
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or from Home Browse books by age group; features include Book Talks, Recommended Reads, Curriculum Connections, Lextile scores and popularity ratings. Funded by the Kingston Public Library. |
| Business |
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Business
and Company Resource Center Business and Company Resource Center is a fully integrated resource bringing together company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information. Funded by MBLC. |
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General
Business File Access to a combination of broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals and company directory listings with full text and images. Funded by MBLC. |
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Chilton
Library An online version of the popular auto repair and maintenance manuals. Funded by Kingston Public Library and the MBLC. |
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Consumer
Reports Online version of the popular magazine.Funded by the Kingston Public Library. |
| Education |
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Educator's
Reference Complete Educator's Reference Complete is a selection of more than 450 full-text academic journals, hundreds of full-text reports, and many premier reference sources. Included content focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education. Majority of the full-text titles included are also found in the ERIC database. The database is updated daily and provides 24-hour access from school or home. Funded by MBLC. |
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Learning Express Library
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or from Home Unlimited access to online practice tests including the SAT, ACT, GED, ASVAB, Firefighter, Police Officer, EMT basic, U.S. Citizenship, Postal Worker, Real Estate and Broker exams and more. There are interactive skill-building courses and tutorials for students of all ages. You will get immediate scoring, explanation of answers, and an analysis of your results. Funded by the Kingston Public Library. |
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Trac K-12 Student Edition Coverage of topics most often researched in high school. Funde d by MBLC. |
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Student
Resources in Context Student Resources In Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on a broad range of topics, people, places, and events. The new solution merges Gale's authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience combined with new features such as "Search Assist" and quick fact boxes. Funded by MBLC and MLS. |
| Encyclopedias |
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World Book Online Reference Center
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or from Home Contains every article from the 22 volume print set plus thousands more. With state-of-the-art multimedia, editor-reviewed web sites, special reports, "back in time" chronicle of events and much more. Funded by the Kingston Public Library. |
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Foundation
and Corporate Funding Advantage Online Access hundreds of pre-screened, qualified funders through an ever-growing database of foundations and a newsletter library. Search by foundation name, state, area of interest or funder type. The monthly newsletters are kept at the Reference Desk. Funded by the Kingston Public Library Foundation. |
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Ancestry.com
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England Ancestors NEHGS is the oldest genealogical society in the country. For over 160 years, NEHGS has helped new and experienced researchers trace their heritage in New England and around the world. NEHGS databases are now available to Kingston Library card holders. Funded by Kingston Public Library. |
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Gale
Virtual Reference Library Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. Because each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you use the database at different libraries (your school, your public library, or your office). Funded by MBLC. |
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Health
and Wellness Resource Center Provides instant access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, numerous reference volumes, over 700 health videos from partner Healthology, Inc., hundreds of pamphlets and health-related articles from 2,200 general interest publications in addition to a broad collection of Gale reference titles. Material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only. Funded by MBLC and MLS. |
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Health
Reference Center-Academic Articles on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, HMOs, Prescription Drugs, etc. Funded by MBLC. |
| History |
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Massachusetts
History Online Contains full-text articles gathered from almost 50 sources that directly relate to MA history. Funded by MBLC. |
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U.S.
History in Context Gale U.S. History in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History. The new solution merges Gale's authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience. Funded by MBLC and MLS. |
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Gale
World History in Context Gale World History in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in World History. The new solution merges Gale's authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience.Funded by MBLC and MLS. |
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Lawchek
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| Languages |
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Mango
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| Literature |
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Contemporary
Literary Criticism Select An extensive collection of critical essays on contemporary authors with biographical/critical introductions. Funded by MBLC. |
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Literary
Reference Center Provides information and fulltext criticism and reviews on thousands of authors and their works. Funded by MBLC and MLS. |
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Literature
Resources from Gale Find up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world. The optional MLA International Bibliography module adds citations for hundreds of thousands of books, articles and dissertations from 1926 to the present, linked to full text where available. Funded by MBLC and MLS. |
| Magazines and Newspapers |
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Info
Trac OneFile A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily. Funded by MBLC. |
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General
Reference Center Gold A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources - newspapers, reference books, magazines, and trade publications. Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more. Funded by MLS. |
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Massachusetts
Newsstand Search the full-text of the Boston Globe (1980-Current), Boston Herald (1991-Current), Patriot Ledger (1991- Current)--the username and password for the Patriot Ledger is: ncdoldcolony and Plymouth County Business Review (1991-Current). Funded by MBLC and MLS. |
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New
York Times Search the full text of The New York Times (starting in 1995). Funded by MLS. |
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Newsbank Search the full-text of the Cape Cod Times (11/1998-Current). Funded by MBLC and MLS. |
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Providence
Journal Search the full-text of the Providence Journal (11003-Current). Funded by MBLC and MLS. |
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Wall
Street Journal Search the full-text of the Wall Street Journal (11004-Current). Funded by MBLC and MLS. |
| Science |
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Gale
Science in Context Gale Science in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. The new solution merges Gale's authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, experiments, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience. Funded by MBLC and MLS. |
| Social Issues |
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Gale
Opposing Viewpoints in Context Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Drawing on the acclaimed Greenhaven Press series, the new solution features continuously updated viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience. Funded by MBLC and MLS. |
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Global
Issues in Context Global Issues in Context offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events. Featured are hundreds of continuously updated issue and country portals that bring together a variety of specially selected, highly relevant sources for analysis of social, political, military, economic, environmental, health, and cultural issues. Each of these gateway pages includes an overview, unique "perspectives" articles written by local experts, reference, periodical, primary source and statistical information. Rich multimedia - including podcasts, video, and interactive graphs - enhance each portal. Use Browse Issues and Topics, Country Finder, Basic Search or Advanced Search to explore the database. Funded by MBLC. |
| Special Collections (See also the Local History Page) |
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Special
Collections Database on MLIN A database of over 600 archives and manuscript collections in Massachusetts. Funded by MBLC. |
| Students |
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Student
Resources in Context Student Resources in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on a broad range of topics, people, places, and events. The new solution merges Gale's authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience combined with new features such as "Search Assist" and quick fact boxes. Funded by MBLC and MLS. |
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Trac K-12 Junior Edition Full-text resources for junior high and middle school. Funded by MBLC. |
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Info
Trac K-12 Student Edition Coverage of topics most often researched in high school. Funded by MBLC. |
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Kids
InfoBits Complements primary school curriculum. Funded by MBLC. |
Useful reference links |
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| General Information |
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Refdesk.com: Hundreds of useful reference sites. |
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Librarians Index to the Internet: Subject directory of web sites chosen by librarians. |
| Automobiles |
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Edmunds: New and used car prices. |
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Kelly Blue Book: New and used car prices. |
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NADA: New and used prices for cars, trucks, marine vehicles and more. |
| Books |
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Amazon.com:
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Barnes and Noble: Online bookstore with reviews and out-of-print titles |
| Business |
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Smart Money: Street information and stock quotes. |
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Hoover's Online: Research companies and business people. |
| College Information |
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College Board: Site for students, parents, educators; search test information.
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| Employment |
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Monster Board: Large career site listing jobs and recruiting resources. |
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Boston Works: Job listings from Boston Globe online. |
| Plymouth Career Center: Local employment center. | |
| Financial Aid |
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Financial Aid: Useful information in scholarships, loans, and savings plans. |
| Government |
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Links to state agencies and bureaus. |
| Massachusetts Zoning Laws: For land, buildings and structures. | |
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Citizen's Guide to Town Meetings: Town Meeting questions and answers. |
| Massachusetts Government for Residents: Quick link to state services for residents. | |
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RMV Reminder Service: Sign up with the Registry of Motor Vehicles to receive a reminder before your license is about to expire. |
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First Gov: United States government information. |
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Medlineplus: Search for information on diseases, medications, clinical trials, and current news from the National Library of Medicine. |
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Mayo Clinic: Online health information from the Mayo Clinic physicians. |
| History |
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BBC: A great web site in general, but their history pages are specifically outstanding. |
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History Channel: Based on the television channel, this web site has a "this day in history" section, as well as a world timeline. |
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History Net: Categorized history articles, features, thumbnailed picture gallery, discussion board, and special events and exhibits. |
| Law |
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Mass. Trial Court Libraries: Web site of the Massachusetts court system. Find state laws and regulations. |
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Findlaw.com: Legal information by state. |
| Libraries |
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Boston Public Library: Check out their award winning web site and services. |
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Internet Public Library: The first public library of and for the internet. |
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Massachusetts Libraries: Sponsored by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, this web site provides information about Massachusetts libraries, programs, and services.
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| Movies |
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Internet Movie Database: Information on every movie ever made.
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| Taxes |
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Massachusetts Department of Revenue: Massachusetts tax forms and publications. |
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Internal Revenue Service: Federal forms and publications. |
| Travel |
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Mapquest: Look up directions, phone numbers, airports, hotels, restaurants, and more |
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Massachusetts Office of Trade and Tourism: Start planning your Massachusetts vacation here. |
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Massachusetts Tide Charts: Local tide charts. |
| Weather |
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National Weather Service: National weather information or search by city. |
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Weather Channel: National weather information or search by city. |
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Kingston Links |
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Jones River Village Historical Society: Kingston's historical society founded in 1909; takes care of the Major John Bradford Homestead and offers many educational and social programs throughout the year. |
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Jones River Landing Environmental Heritage Center: JonesRiver.org was created with the aspiration to provide an online community for the environmental advocacy organizations and their partners, volunteers, and supporters, which encompass the Jones River and surrounding areas. This local non-profit is also a great place to learn about the history of boat building in the surrounding area.
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Kingston Reporter: Kingston's weekly paper |
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KingstonMass.com: Local and independent web site that covers going-on's in Kingston.
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