Links & Resources

Researching at Your Fingertips

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System (MLS) license a number of electronic resources for use by all Massachusetts residents from their local libraries, schools, or home computers with Internet access.

You can find newspapers and encyclopedias and over thirty wide-ranging databases for all ages. Click here to directly access these databases.

The resources are funded jointly by the MBLC and MLS with state funding and federal support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the MBLC.

Newspapers

• The Boston Globe (1980-present)
• The New York Times 1985+

Television, Online Courses, and Concerts

Acorn TV, The Great Courses and Qello Concerts. You can access these from outside of the library. You just need your library card number, and you can have a license for a week, to watch as many movies as you want!

Encyclopedias (English and Spanish)

• Britannica Online Public Library Edition
• Britannica Online Public Library Edition: Kids
• Britannica Online School Edition
• Britannica Learning Zone preK-2
• Britannica Online School Edition: Elementary
• Britannica Online School Edition: Middle School
• Britannica Online School Edition: High School
• Annals of American History
• World Data Analyst
• Spanish Reference Center
• Spanish Edition: Escolar (K-8)
• Spanish Edition: Moderna (grades 9-12)

Local Organizations, Schools, and Town Offices

• Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School
• Mohawk Trail Regional High School
• Falls Cable
• Greater Shelburne Falls Area Business Association
• Shelburne Falls Historical Society: Contact Elaine Parmett, curator. Any inquiries can be sent to Ms. Parmett This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Shelburne Falls & West County Independent (local newspaper): Find them on Facebook
• Town of Shelburne Town Offices
• Town of Buckland Town Offices
• WHAI Radio (in case of unexpected closings)
• Other West Franklin County Libraries