Why is this list so much shorter? What happened?
As of July 1st, Massachusetts residents lost access to 21 databases due to cuts in federal funding. Learn more on the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners’ webpage on Federal Funding at Risk.
A Memorial Hall Library card provides access to the databases below. Additional resources are available from the Boston Public Library. For help, contact the Reference Desk at 978-623-8430.
Driver’s permit practice tests and manuals, presented in partnership with Driving-Tests.org. Includes:
Please Note: Driving-Tests.org is not affiliated with or evaluated by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. The official RMV Driver’s Manual is available on their website, along with additional driver’s education information.
O’Reilly for Public Libraries is a digital library of books, videos, and audiobooks on technology and business by major publishers. Included are 50,000+ books—including pre-release titles—30,000 hours of videos and on-demand courses, and more than 3,000 audiobooks. Although access is unlimited, titles cannot be downloaded for offline use and require an always-on internet connection.
Note that O’Reilly for Public Libraries is a rebranding and expansion of the service formerly known as Safari Tech Books Online.
