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Database Access Reduced

Due to President Trump’s Executive Order 14238 eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), statewide access to research databases in Massachusetts was significantly reduced beginning July 1, 2025. NHS lost access to 21 databases with no budget to replace any of them. The databases below remain available for the 2025-26 school year through statewide funding. See additional resources for research on the right, check the links above for specific subjects or courses and ask in the library for more help with research on any topic.

 

 

For more details on accessing specific periodicals (newspapers, magazines and journals) online, check this spreadsheet or ask Rochelle.

Additional Resources

CWMARS Catalog

Search for books in the public library catalog. 

Boston Public Library Online Resources

You will need a BPL ecard to access some of these helpful tools.

Popular Periodicals: Magazines & Newspapers

This link will take you to a spreadsheet with the most-requested periodicals at NHS. You must be logged into your NHS account to see this list and access the links. Some links will require a password, and some a Boston Public Library e-card.

Smith College Library Catalog

You can use library resources at Smith College if you are taking a class or if you go to campus.

Primary Sources 

A primary source was produced at the same time as the event or time period you are researching. 

Introduction to Library Research

E-book introduction to library research. 

Citations & Bibliographies

Zotero.org AKA ZBIB

Just need a quick bibliography or citation? Use zbib: no ads, no logins. 

NoodleTools

MLA Works Cited Format

Guide to MLA style citations.