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LIBRARY CATALOGS

Search the online catalog of the Salem Public Library, all NOBLE libraries or broaden your search to include other Massachusetts libraries. To request an item online from another library, you will need to log into your account .

• Salem Public Library Catalog : online catalog of materials located at the Salem Public Library.
• NOBLE Libraries Catalog : catalogs of all libraries in the North of Boston Library Exchange.
• Commonwealth Catalog (ComCat) : statewide library catalog. If items are not available through NOBLE, items may be requested from other Massachusetts libraries.

Online Resources

Check out our new video tutorials available by clicking on the orange “Help Tutorials” tab that will appear to the right.

Residents of Northeast Massachusetts have access to high-quality local, state, and regionally funded databases of full-text periodicals, health and business resources, biographical and literary databases. Select a database from one or more of the categories below. When prompted, input your 14-digit public library patron barcode (on your library card) and begin searching.

Academic Research

• Academic OneFile : peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world’s leading journals and reference sources. Academic OneFile video tutorial
• Academic Search Elite : full text for more than 1,500 peer-reviewed titles.
• ERIC: a selection of more than 450 full-text academic journals in education.
• Professional Development Collection : collection of full-text education journals designed for professional educators.

Automotive

• Chilton (Use password: patriot): Find step-by-step auto repair instructions, maintenance schedules, recalls, diagrams and more. Search by specific year, make and model.

Chilton video tutorial

Business Research

• Business Source Premier : includes company and industry profiles, country reports, and market research reports.
• Morningstar Online (Salem residency required for remote access): in depth information and ratings on mutual funds. Online access is restricted to one user at a time; therefore, if you receive an ‘Access Denied’ message, please try again. This replaces the print edition of Morningstar. MorningStar video tutorial
• Gale Business OneFile: provides full-text coverage of all business disciplines including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management, and strategy, as well as business theory and practice.
• Gale Economics & Theory: full-text articles from peer-reviewed economics journals, newspapers, trade publications and magazines—with a strong emphasis on titles covered in the EconLit bibliographic index.

Children

• Hoopla Kids Mode: access ebook, audio, and video content for kids.
• Libby/Overdrive: ebooks, audiobooks and more for kids of all ages.
• PebbleGo : reading, activities, and more for children in K-2.

Computer Help

• Computer Skills Center: video courses to learn popular software and computer basics.  Salem residency required.
• Niche Academy: a collection of videos to learn about computer programs and more.

E-books and Audiobooks

• Hoopla : Borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV!
• Overdrive : online catalog of downloadable e-books and e-audiobooks. Overdrive video tutorial

En Español

• Britannica Escolar
• Learning Express Library (Salem residency required for remote access) : access to over 300 online practice exams and quizzes for standardized test preparation (SAT, GED, U.S. Citizenship, TOEFL and more). Available with Spanish translation.

Encyclopedia

• Britannica Fundamentals
• Britannica Library Edition
• Britannica School Edition
• Britannica Escolar

Genealogy

• Researching Family History : a Salem Public Library guide.
• Ancestry (available in library only) : database of genealogy information including census data, passenger lists, and birth, marriage and death records. Ancestry video tutorial
• American Ancestors and New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) (available in library only) is America’s founding genealogical organization and the most respected name in family history.
• 10 Million Names

General Research

• American Graphics Institute (available in library only) : a digital book collection that provides access to books, video tutorials, and lesson files for learning digital design software, office applications, and web coding skills.
• Consumer Reports: a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping consumers make informed choices about products, services, and safety.
• EBSCOHost : collection of databases including resources for health, business, newspapers and professional development to search individually or all at once.
• Environmental Studies and Policy: articles and resources on the environment.
• Gender Studies: articles and resources on gender studies.

Health & Medical

• Health and Medicine : multi-source database providing access to full-text of nursing and allied health journals.
• Health Source: Consumer Edition : health information for the layperson.
• Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition : health information for medical professionals and medical students.
• MEDLINE : collection of scholarly medical journals.
• MedlinePlus : The BEST online source for consumer health information.
• Nursing and Allied Health: medical research and resources.
• Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine: medical research and resources.
• Gale OneFile Psychology: supporting research in all fields of psychology— abnormal, biological, cognitive, comparative, developmental, personality, quantitative, social and all areas of applied psychology.

History & Current Events

• Black Freedom Struggle in the U.S.: primary source documents, historical newspaper articles, pamphlets, diaries, correspondence, and more.
• Communications and Mass Media
• Digital Commonwealth
• Diversity Studies
• Environmental Studies & Policy
• Military and Intelligence
• News: full-text newspaper resource allows users to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, author, newspaper section, or other fields.
• NOBLE Digital Heritage
• Pop Culture Studies
• Religion and Philosophy
• War and Terrorism
• Salem Links & Lore is a collection of information about Salem, Massachusetts gathered by the staff of the Salem Public Library.

Hobbies and Interests

• Agriculture – practical aspects of farming to cutting-edge scientific research in horticulture.
• Consumer Reports
• Culinary Arts
• Fine Arts
• Gardening and Horticulture: a comprehensive periodical collection supporting research in horticultural studies.
• Home Improvement Collection: discover home improvement content that supports both hobbyists and professionals.

Jobs and Careers

• Criminal Justice
• Hospitality and Tourism – cultural and economic aspects of travel and tourism
• Information Science – managing and maintaining information and technology, including usability, cataloging, circulation, business information, and more.
• Leadership and Management
• LearningExpress: information about jobs, careers, skill building, and more.
• Vocations and Careers: career research and resources.

Legal

• Criminal Justice
• Insurance and Liability

Languages (Salem residency required for remote access)

• Pronunciator: an online language-learning tool that offers instruction for 80 languages and ESL for 50 non-English languages. Services include conversation groups, Citizenship Preparation, media, and classes for children. Pronunciator video tutorial

Magazines

• Consumer Reports
• Libby/Overdrive Magazines
• Popular Magazines

Newspapers

• Newspaper Source : articles from more than 200 regional, national, and international papers.

Readers Advisory

• NextReads : a monthly e-mail newsletter service which will send you great book suggestions by email.
• NoveList : allows readers to use a favorite author or title as a template to locate other authors and titles of interest.

Student Research

• Britannica School Edition
• Explora for High Schools: Designed to meet the unique needs of its users, Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction.
• Explora for Primary Schools: A simple interface to articles and other resources appropriate for elementary school students
• Explora for Middle Schools: An interface to articles and other resources suitable for middle school students
• Middle Search Plus : articles aimed at middle and junior high school research.
• Opposing Viewpoints: online resource covering today’s hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana.
• PebbleGo: Where Curious Students Go to Learn and Create

Test Prep (Salem residency required for remote access)

• Learning Express Library (Salem residency required for remote access) : access to over 300 online practice exams and quizzes for standardized test preparation (SAT, GED, U.S. Citizenship, TOEFL and more). Available with Spanish translation. Learning Express video tutorial