The Brimfield Public Library has access to a number of online resources, including those offered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System and those offered by the Boston Public Library.
If you are a resident of Massachusetts (or live in the state most of the year), own property in the state, or commute to work in the state, you are eligible to sign up for a Boston Public Library eCard. A Boston Public Library eCard allows you to access their online resources, including ebooks, eaudio, and streaming movies.
To sign up for a Boston Public Library eCard and to read more about it, visit this page, where there is a link to sign up on the right hand side of the screen: https://www.bpl.org/ecard/
If you run into any problems with registration or with your account, please contact the Boston Public Library for help. We may be able to help you with minor problems or questions – you can email us at: library@brimfieldma.org
Below is a listing of the databases our patrons have access to.
Gale Academic OneFile provides millions of articles from over 17,000 scholarly journals and other authoritative sources—including thousands of podcasts and transcripts from NPR and CNN as well as videos from BBC Worldwide Learning.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale OneFile: Agriculture provides articles on farming, horticulture, and agriculture-related fields.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale in Context: Biography provides biographical and contextual information on notable people throughout history.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Full-text articles of the Boston Globe from 1980 to present.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Boston Public Library Online Resources
Access many of the Boston Public Library’s online resources if you have an ecard.
If you are a resident of Massachusetts (or live in the state most of the year), own property in the state, or commute to work in the state, you are eligible to sign up for a Boston Public Library eCard.
Encyclopedia Britannica in Spanish.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Activities, games, videos, and more. An innovative early learning product for students in grade levels kindergarten through second grade.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Comprehensive encyclopedia with dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Encyclopedia Britannica with dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, and more. A safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Elementary, Middle, and High School.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale OneFile: Business provides articles on accounting, marketing and management, and related fields.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Identify jobs, create resumes and find education/training programs.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale OneFile: Communications and Mass Media provides articles on advertising and public relations, linguistics, and related fields.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale OneFile: Criminal Justice provides articles on law, law enforcement, security, terrorism, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale OneFile: Culinary Arts provides recipes, restaurant reviews, industry information, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale OneFile: Diversity Studies provides articles that explore cultural differences, influences in society, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale OneFile: Economics and Theory provides articles on economics, interviews with CEOs and entrepreneurs, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Academic articles, reports, news, book reports, and more in the field of education.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale Business: Entrepreneurship provides real business plans, how-to guides, articles and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Environmental Studies and Policy
Gale OneFile: Environmental Studies provides articles on environmental policies, perspectives, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale OneFile: Fine Arts provides articles on art history, music, drama, filmmaking, and related fields.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale in Context: Middle School Edition
Academic articles, images, topic selections, and more for middle schoolers.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale OneFile: Gardening and Horticulture provides articles on the practical aspects of gardening, horticulture, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale OneFile: Gender Studies provides articles on gender studies, family/marital issues, health, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Magazine, news, and journal articles on general interest topics and current events.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale in Context: Global Issues provides international academic perspectives on global issues.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Health Reference Center Academic
Academic health information from the medical professional’s perspective.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Health and Wellness Resource Center
Health and wellness information for the consumer.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Genealogical records and historical sources dating back to the 1700s.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale OneFile: Home Improvement provides articles on architectural techniques, zoning requirements, tools, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, and comics for online streaming or download to mobile devices, with no waiting lists.
If you are a resident of Massachusetts (or live in the state most of the year), own property in the state, or commute to work in the state, you are eligible to sign up for a Boston Public Library eCard.
Gale OneFile: Hospitality and Tourism provides articles on the hospitality and tourism fields, plus travel guides and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale OneFile: Information Science provides articles on the information and library science profession and related topics.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale OneFile: Insurance and Liability provides articles on mortgages, labor relations, legal issues, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Kanopy includes acclaimed movies and documentaries on-demand from award-winning filmmakers. Browse the collection of over 30,000 documentaries, classic films, world cinema, popular movies and films for children of all ages.
If you are a resident of Massachusetts (or live in the state most of the year), own property in the state, or commute to work in the state, you are eligible to sign up for a Boston Public Library eCard.
Learn about animals, plants, music, science, sports, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Thousands of digital titles available for download directly to your computer or mobile device.
If you have a CW MARS card, you can log into OverDrive and use their Libby app to access these resources.
Biography, criticism, and overviews on writers and specific works in all disciplines.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Video courses in business, software, technology, and creative skills, taught by recognized industry experts.
If you are a resident of Massachusetts (or live in the state most of the year), own property in the state, or commute to work in the state, you are eligible to sign up for a Boston Public Library eCard.
Search all databases provided by the state on this page.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
An interactive language-learning resource supporting dozens of languages, including Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), English, Hindi, and Spanish.
If you are a resident of Massachusetts (or live in the state most of the year), own property in the state, or commute to work in the state, you are eligible to sign up for a Boston Public Library eCard.
Gale OneFile: Military and Intelligence provides articles on governmental policies, socioeconomic effects of war, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
National Geographic Virtual Library
Full reproductions of National Geographic magazine (1888-present) and National Geographic Traveler (2010-present), as well as searchable collections of books, maps, images, and videos.
If you are a resident of Massachusetts (or live in the state most of the year), own property in the state, or commute to work in the state, you are eligible to sign up for a Boston Public Library eCard.
Full-text articles from 1985-present.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale OneFile: News provides access to regional, national, and world newspapers.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers.
If you are a resident of Massachusetts (or live in the state most of the year), own property in the state, or commute to work in the state, you are eligible to sign up for a Boston Public Library eCard.
Fiction and nonfiction reading recommendations for adults, including reviews, articles, reading lists, and more.
If you are a resident of Massachusetts (or live in the state most of the year), own property in the state, or commute to work in the state, you are eligible to sign up for a Boston Public Library eCard.
Gale OneFile: Nursing and Allied Health provides articles on direct patient care, healthcare administration, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Information on high school research topics plus pop culture, sports, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Continuously updated information and opinions cover hot issues.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
Gale OneFile: Physical Therapy provides articles on treatment techniques, experimental research, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale OneFile: Pop Culture Studies provides articles on popular culture analysis and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Browse through over 1,000 different magazines in one search – from Cosmopolitan to Consumer Reports, from The New Yorker to Newsweek.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Color full-page and article reproductions of thousands of U.S. and international newspapers and magazines, including the Boston Herald back to Nov. 24, 2003. Coverage: usually current 3 months or more.
If you are a resident of Massachusetts (or live in the state most of the year), own property in the state, or commute to work in the state, you are eligible to sign up for a Boston Public Library eCard.
Gale OneFile: Psychology provides articles on personality, the human mind, memory, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale OneFile: Religion and Philosophy provides articles on world religions, philosophies, and related fields.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Tools to support finding, evaluating, and using information.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale In Context: Science provides access to academic articles, videos, experiments, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
ProQuest Science Database is 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 2.7 million records, dating back to the mid 1980s.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale In Context: U.S. History provides access to academic articles, videos, primary documents, and more on topics in U.S. history.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale OneFile: Vocations and Careers provides articles on job searching, building a career, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale OneFile: War and Terrorism provides articles on war and its causes, current events, terrorism, and more.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Gale In Context: World History provides access to academic articles, videos, case studies, and more on topics in world history.
Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.