Resources

Browse our online research resources by subject below. If you need to browse by alphabetical order you can do that here.


  • Academic OneFile
    The premier source for peer-reviewed articles covering all academic disciplines.
  • Agriculture Collection
    Nearly 200 titles provide broad coverage of agriculture and related fields.
  • Biography In Context
    References and multimedia deliver history-spanning coverage of notables.
  • Communication & Mass Media Collection
    Current, accurate information covers advertising, literature, linguistics and more.
  • Fine Arts & Music Collection
    Wilson Art Index and RILM are among the resources in this collection.
  • General OneFile
    Millions of articles cover a full range of academic and general-interest topics.
  • Kanopy
    More than 30,000 of the world’s best films, including award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema with collections from Kino Lorber, Music Box Films, Samuel Goldwyn, The Orchard, The Great Courses, PBS and thousands of independent filmmakers.
  • NoveList Plus
    NoveList Plus is a comprehensive readers' advisory resource for fiction and nonfiction. With an intuitive interface and extensive proprietary content, NoveList Plus answers the question: What should I read next?
  • Religion & Philosophy Collection
    Insightful content covers every category of religion and philosophy
  • Britannica Moderna
    The Britannica Enciclopedia Moderna covers all fields of knowledge, including arts, geography, philosophy, science, sports, and much more. Users will enjoy a quick reference of 24,000 entries and 2.5 million words. More then 4,800 images, graphs, and tables further enlighten students and clarify subject matter. The simple A-Z organization and clear descriptions will appeal to both Spanish speakers and students of Spanish.
  • PebbleGo
    PebbleGo, the award winning PreK – 2 database for reading and research, includes database options for Animals, Science, Biographies, Social Studies, Dinosaurs, and Health.
  • Opposing Viewpoints in Context
    Explore all sides of today's important social issues. Includes pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, and infographics.  
  • Academic OneFile
    The premier source for peer-reviewed articles covering all academic disciplines.
  • Advocates for Home Education in Massachusetts (AHEM)
  • Ancestry Library Edition
    With Ancestry you can unlock the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more.
  • Britannica Moderna
    The Britannica Enciclopedia Moderna covers all fields of knowledge, including arts, geography, philosophy, science, sports, and much more. Users will enjoy a quick reference of 24,000 entries and 2.5 million words. More then 4,800 images, graphs, and tables further enlighten students and clarify subject matter. The simple A-Z organization and clear descriptions will appeal to both Spanish speakers and students of Spanish.
  • Gale in Context Environmental Studies
    Focusing on the interdisciplinary study of sustainability and the environment, Gale In Context: Environmental Studies provides a wealth of authoritative content, empowering students and researchers to critically analyze and understand important topics that affect people around the world.
  • Gale Interactive Science
    Going beyond textbooks and traditional science curriculum, Gale Interactive: Science is a highly visual online learning tool that takes visual-spatial learning to the next level by bringing the lab to the classroom.
  • Gale Presents Peterson’s Test Prep
    A valuable online tool for standardized test preparation, researching and selecting college and graduate schools, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers. Turn future goals into realities with test prep assistance for career certification exams, as well as, advice on resumes, cover letters, interviewing and networking, and so much more.
  • Information Science and Library Issues
    Top content for information professionals and students.
  • Leadership and Management (Gale OneFile)
    Provides access to authoritative periodical content covering topics such as 21st-century skills, organizational dynamics and leadership, adult learning and continuing education, and more. Updated daily, this library resource is useful for researchers or any professional interested in career development.
  • New England Board of Higher Education – Tuition Break
  • Opposing Viewpoints in Context
    Explore all sides of today's important social issues. Includes pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, and infographics.  
  • PebbleGo
    PebbleGo, the award winning PreK – 2 database for reading and research, includes database options for Animals, Science, Biographies, Social Studies, Dinosaurs, and Health.
  • Transparent Languages for Libraries
    Learn a new language using a self-paced, online language-learning system.  Transparent Language offers courses in over 100 languages.  Create a free account or try it out as a guest.
  • Britannica Escolar
    K-8 encyclopedia for native speakers and students learning Spanish
  • Britannica Learning Zone Pre-K
    Art activities, educational games, videos, vocabulary builders, and more
  • Britannica Library: Reference Center
    Comprehensive encyclopedia meeting the reference needs for all patrons -- from grade school to business professionals.
  • Britannica Moderna
    The Britannica Enciclopedia Moderna covers all fields of knowledge, including arts, geography, philosophy, science, sports, and much more. Users will enjoy a quick reference of 24,000 entries and 2.5 million words. More then 4,800 images, graphs, and tables further enlighten students and clarify subject matter. The simple A-Z organization and clear descriptions will appeal to both Spanish speakers and students of Spanish.
  • Britannica School
    Comprehensive encyclopedia meeting the reference needs for pre-K through high school students with three separate levels
  • Gale Interactive Science
    Going beyond textbooks and traditional science curriculum, Gale Interactive: Science is a highly visual online learning tool that takes visual-spatial learning to the next level by bringing the lab to the classroom.
  • Kanopy
    More than 30,000 of the world’s best films, including award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema with collections from Kino Lorber, Music Box Films, Samuel Goldwyn, The Orchard, The Great Courses, PBS and thousands of independent filmmakers.
  • Britannica Moderna
    The Britannica Enciclopedia Moderna covers all fields of knowledge, including arts, geography, philosophy, science, sports, and much more. Users will enjoy a quick reference of 24,000 entries and 2.5 million words. More then 4,800 images, graphs, and tables further enlighten students and clarify subject matter. The simple A-Z organization and clear descriptions will appeal to both Spanish speakers and students of Spanish.
  • Duolingo
  • Live Lingua Project – FSI Language Courses
  • Transparent Languages for Libraries
    Learn a new language using a self-paced, online language-learning system.  Transparent Language offers courses in over 100 languages.  Create a free account or try it out as a guest.
  • Academic OneFile
    The premier source for peer-reviewed articles covering all academic disciplines.
  • Ancestry Library Edition
    With Ancestry you can unlock the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more.
  • Gale in Context Environmental Studies
    Focusing on the interdisciplinary study of sustainability and the environment, Gale In Context: Environmental Studies provides a wealth of authoritative content, empowering students and researchers to critically analyze and understand important topics that affect people around the world.
  • Gale Interactive Science
    Going beyond textbooks and traditional science curriculum, Gale Interactive: Science is a highly visual online learning tool that takes visual-spatial learning to the next level by bringing the lab to the classroom.
  • Gale LegalForms
    Offers a wide selection of essential state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms that may be customized for the most common legal procedures. These forms are used by attorneys and law firms. Includes real estate contracts, wills, premarital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant, and many others.
  • Gale Presents Peterson’s Test Prep
    A valuable online tool for standardized test preparation, researching and selecting college and graduate schools, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers. Turn future goals into realities with test prep assistance for career certification exams, as well as, advice on resumes, cover letters, interviewing and networking, and so much more.
  • General OneFile
    Millions of articles cover a full range of academic and general-interest topics.
  • Global Issues in Context
    Analyze social, political, economic and other issues from a non-US perspective
  • Massachusetts Municipal Guide
  • ProCon.org
    Pros & cons of current issues.
  • Science Database – ProQuest
    In full-text format, researchers have access to the articles, charts, diagrams, graphs, tables, photos, and other graphical elements that are vital to scientific and engineering literature.
  • Academic OneFile
    The premier source for peer-reviewed articles covering all academic disciplines.
  • Gale Presents Peterson’s Test Prep
    A valuable online tool for standardized test preparation, researching and selecting college and graduate schools, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers. Turn future goals into realities with test prep assistance for career certification exams, as well as, advice on resumes, cover letters, interviewing and networking, and so much more.
  • Gale Presents: Peterson’s Career Prep
    Gale Presents: Peterson’s Career Prep supports users building resumes, job hunting, or searching for new careers.
  • Information Science and Library Issues
    Top content for information professionals and students.
  • Leadership and Management (Gale OneFile)
    Provides access to authoritative periodical content covering topics such as 21st-century skills, organizational dynamics and leadership, adult learning and continuing education, and more. Updated daily, this library resource is useful for researchers or any professional interested in career development.
  • MassHire
  • Vocations & Careers Collections
    Nearly 400 titles include general career guides and industry journals.
  • Biography In Context
    References and multimedia deliver history-spanning coverage of notables.
  • Britannica Moderna
    The Britannica Enciclopedia Moderna covers all fields of knowledge, including arts, geography, philosophy, science, sports, and much more. Users will enjoy a quick reference of 24,000 entries and 2.5 million words. More then 4,800 images, graphs, and tables further enlighten students and clarify subject matter. The simple A-Z organization and clear descriptions will appeal to both Spanish speakers and students of Spanish.
  • Elementary in Context
    Gale In Context: Elementary (formerly Kids InfoBits) is an easy-to-use source of age-appropriate, interesting & important facts on a broad range of topics for elementary school students. It’s organized into 12 easily clickable pictures.
  • Gale Presents Peterson’s Test Prep
    A valuable online tool for standardized test preparation, researching and selecting college and graduate schools, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers. Turn future goals into realities with test prep assistance for career certification exams, as well as, advice on resumes, cover letters, interviewing and networking, and so much more.
  • Gender Studies Collection
    Balanced coverage of gender studies, family/marital issues, health and more.
  • Global Issues in Context
    Analyze social, political, economic and other issues from a non-US perspective
  • InfoTrac High School Edition
    Supports high school research in core subjects, pop culture, sports and more.
  • PebbleGo
    PebbleGo, the award winning PreK – 2 database for reading and research, includes database options for Animals, Science, Biographies, Social Studies, Dinosaurs, and Health.
  • Research in Context
    An engaging cross-curricular resource created for middle school assignment needs
  • U.S. History in Context
    Contextual content on significant people, events and topics in US History.
  • Vocations & Careers Collections
    Nearly 400 titles include general career guides and industry journals.
  • World History in Context
    Contextual content on significant people, events and topics in World History.
  • Gale LegalForms
    Offers a wide selection of essential state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms that may be customized for the most common legal procedures. These forms are used by attorneys and law firms. Includes real estate contracts, wills, premarital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant, and many others.
  • Biography In Context
    References and multimedia deliver history-spanning coverage of notables.
  • Gale Literary Sources
    Literary content integrates with subject indexing for a full research experience.
  • Literature Resource Center
    Biography, criticism and overviews on 130,000 writers in all disciplines.
  • NoveList Plus
    NoveList Plus is a comprehensive readers' advisory resource for fiction and nonfiction. With an intuitive interface and extensive proprietary content, NoveList Plus answers the question: What should I read next?
  • Boston Metropolitan Newspaper Collection
  • Cape Cod Times
    Search more than 20 years of Cape Cod history with The Cape Cod Times Collection. Coverage from 1998 through current. Explore current and archived issues of The Cape Cod Times with full-color newspaper pages and individual articles, as well as content only published online.
  • Infotrac Newsstand
    Search full-text articles by headline, date, newspaper section and more.
  • Military and Intelligence Database Collection
    Discover a comprehensive periodical collection supporting state and military affairs.
  • New York Times
    Search the full text of The New York Times (starting in 1985).
  • Wall Street Journal

    Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere!  Start by entering your Mashpee Library card number and PIN. Then create a free account with the WSJ. Your access will be available for the next 3 days. After 3 days, come back and click the above link again and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally create.

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