Springfield City Library brings you a wealth of digital content. Much of it accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Explore our digital resources listed below by subject or alphabetically by title.
In addition to all the eLibrary services available with a Springfield City Library card, every Massachusetts resident is eligible for a FREE Boston Public Library eCard, available instantly online. The BPL eCard is separate from your Springfield City Library card, and gives access to Boston Public Library’s Online Resources. For more information, visit the BPL website.
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The table below lists all of our electronic resources alphabetically by title. Use the search box on the right to find the resource you need.
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| Academic OneFile This premier periodical resource 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. Quick Guide to Academic OneFile • Access Provided by Massachusetts Libraries |
| American Ancestors American Ancestors gives access to multiple collections of genealogical and public records from around the world, focusing primarily on the U.S. and New England. In-Library Use Only |
| Ancestry.com Ancestry Library Edition is one of the most important genealogical collections available today with unparalleled coverage of the United States and the United Kingdom. Quick Guide to Ancestry • In-Library Use Only |
| ArtistWorks Music Lessons Provides music players world-class instruction from Grammy Award-winning music professionals. ArtistWorks for Libraries offers users a guided path of video lessons containing everything they need to reach their musical goals. All levels of player are welcome! Note: you must be logged in with your library card to view this resource. Quick Guide to ArtistWorks • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| AtoZdatabases AtoZdatabases provides reference information on many topics, including: business & executive profiles, residents with interests, hobbies and lifestyles information, real-time job listings, healthcare professionals, movers, homeowners, and much more. This database is ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends, relatives and more. Quick Guide to AtoZdatabases • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Black Freedom Struggle (Proquest) Features expertly selected open primary source documents. Visitors will find historical newspaper articles, pamphlets, diaries, correspondence and more from specific time periods in U.S. history marked by the opposition African Americans have faced on the road to freedom. Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Boston Globe Full-text coverage from 1980 to present. Access Provided by Massachusetts Libraries |
| Brainfuse Live Online Homework Help Free live help for students and learners of all ages, available from any computer! HelpNow provides live tutoring in English, math, science and social studies, elementary through adult levels. Help with student papers and resumes. SAT/ACT/citizenship test prep, career resources and more. Spanish-speaking tutors available. Google Play app available. Quick Guide to Brainfuse • Tutorial en español • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Britannica Library Suite Comprehensive encyclopedia meeting the reference needs for all patrons from students, to business professionals and lifelong learners. Offers adult and kids interface. Includes a dictionary, thesaurus, videos, images, primary sources, and e-books. Access Provided by Massachusetts Libraries |
| Candid Learning Candid Learning, a service of Candid, offers information and resources that are specifically designed to meet the needs of grantseekers. Includes free, on-demand training on how to seek grants and how to use the grants databases. Free to use with free registration. |
| Chilton Auto Repair Library The most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models. Get the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs. Includes ASE test prep quizzes for the most popular certification exams. Easily print out what you need. Quick Guide to Chilton • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Comics Plus Read comics for free online! Get access to thousands of comics, graphic novels, and manga with Comics Plus. There are no waitlists or holds, and you can read as many as you wish! Family-friendly options: Comics Plus for Kids Comics Plus for Teens Quick Guide to Comics Plus • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Consumer Reports Consumer Reports is a nonprofit product-testing organization which helps users to compare prices, performance, and reliability all in one place with expert reviews. Quick Guide to Consumer Reports • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| CQ Researcher Provides in-depth, unbiased reports on many topics, including: health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the economy. Includes access to CQ Almanac, which provides authoritative analysis on the major legislation and actions of congress for each year since 1945. Quick Guide to CQ Researcher • Remote Access for Boston Public Library eCard Holders |
| CreativeBug Has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. This resource requires you to register an account so you may save and continue your progress. Quick Guide to CreativeBug • Remote Access for Boston Public Library eCard Holders |
| Credo Reference Full-text searchable articles and entries from hundreds of sources, including general and subject-specific encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other books covering a wide range of topics. Includes an alphabetical topic list for easy browsing. Quick Guide to Credo Reference • Remote Access for Boston Public Library eCard Holders |
| Digital Sanborn Maps ProQuest Digital Sanborn Maps (1867-1970) delivers detailed property and land-use records that depict the grid of everyday life in more than 12,000 U.S. towns and cities across a century of change. Founded in 1867 by D. A. Sanborn, the Sanborn Map Company was the primary American publisher of fire insurance maps for nearly 100 years, repeatedly mapping towns and cities as they changed. Combined with other sources such as city directories, photographs, small-scale maps, census records, genealogies, and statistical data. The Sanborn Maps provide an unparalleled picture of life in American towns and cities. Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Educate Station Gain access to complete curricula for students in Pre K through 5th Grade. Includes monthly and weekly learning plans and worksheets. This is an excellent resource for homeschool students and tutors. Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Ethnic Diversity Source Ethnic Diversity Source is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America. It provides full text from a growing list of sources including peer-reviewed journals, magazines, e-books, biographies and primary source documents. Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| FamilySearch.org This free website offers a variety of genealogical databases, access to unindexed images of genealogical records, the Social Security Death Index, wiki entries describing various types of genealogical research, and access to the Family History Library's catalog. The Central Library is a Family Search affiliate library. View affiliate library resources here. Quick Guide to FamilySearch • Free to use with free registration. |
| Federal Depository Library Program The Springfield City Library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. Government documents. Public access to the government documents collection is guaranteed by public law. (Title 44 United States Code). To learn more about the program and the kinds of resources that are collected through it, please visit the guide linked above. Free for use by the public. |
| Fiero Code Fiero Code is a self-paced learn-to-code software for kids ages 8-18. Through hundreds of coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects, this high-impact educational e-resource prepares the youth in your library community for jobs and provides meaningful life skills such as critical thinking and problem solving. (Previously known as Prenda.) Fiero Code Parent Guide • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Flipster Digital Magazines Explore, download, and read current magazine issues on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Also available as an app. Quick Guide to Flipster • Remote Access for Boston Public Library eCard Holders |
| Fold3 Provides access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Quick Guide to Fold3 • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Foundation Directory Online A searchable database of 80,000+ U.S. foundations, grantmaking public charities, and corporate givers, including sponsoring company information. Links to over 7,400 grantmaker and corporate Web sites. See a librarian for assistance. • In-Library Use Only |
| Freegal Music Streaming & Downloads Freegal offers access to about 15 million songs, including Sony Music's catalog of legendary artists, and over 40,000 music videos, as well as audiobooks. There is no software to download, and there are no digital rights management (DRM) restrictions. Login with your library card number to stream or download songs. Springfield City Library cardholders are limited to 3 downloads per week. Apps available for iOS, Android, and Google devices. Quick Guide to Freegal • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Gale Full Suite of Online Resources Includes cross-searchable products. One stop list of all Gale databases. Covers a wide variety of subjects including: business, vocations and careers, cooking and nutrition, home improvement, gardening and horticulture, criminal justice, psychology, science, hospitality and tourism, religion and philosophy, war and terrorism, and more. Access Provided by Massachusetts Libraries |
| Ground News Ground News is an innovative platform that empowers readers to compare news coverage, spot media bias, and think critically about current events in real time. Note: you must be logged in to Libby with your library card to view this resource. Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| GuideStar Pro While the Foundation Directory (listed above) helps nonprofit organizations find and connect with grantmakers, GuideStar helps grantmakers and donors connect with nonprofits. Learn more about claiming your nonprofit's GuideStar profile here, and about Candid's Seals of Transparency. Read more about Candid's Go for the Gold program here. See a librarian for assistance. • In-library use only. |
| Hampden County Law Library The Hampden County Law Library is one of 15 Trial Court Law Libraries in Massachusetts. They provide free legal reference services and legal research assistance to all: the public, the legal community, and the courts. They lend most books, videos, discs, etc for 14 days. Here you can access: state and federal laws & cases, electronic databases for legal research, legal forms, and more. Free for use by the public. |
| HeritageHub Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 to today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900's, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7. HeritageHub Video Tutorial • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| HeritageQuest Combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular ProQuest Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content. Quick Guide to HeritageQuest • Access Provided by Massachusetts Libraries |
| Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center Offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines. Quick Guide to Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Home Improvement Reference Center Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, this database provides do-it-yourselfers with detailed, user-friendly "how-to" information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects. Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Hoopla Borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone, and even your TV! Springfield City Library cardholders are limited to 12 borrows per month. Quick Guide to Hoopla • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| JSTOR Full-text articles from hundreds of scholarly journals from the mid-19th century to the early 21st century covering a wide range of subjects, including complete runs of many historical journals. The most recent 3-5 years of current journals are not available in full-text. Quick Guide to JSTOR • Remote Access for Boston Public Library eCard Holders |
| Kanopy Kanopy is a video streaming service featuring over 30,000 films. The videos can be viewed on a range of devices by downloading the appropriate app. Springfield City Library card holders can stream up to five titles per month. Quick Guide to Kanopy • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Khan Academy Khan Academy is a non-profit educational organization created to provide "a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere." Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard. They tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Free to use with free registration. |
| Kovel's Antiques & Collectibles Provides access to all Kovels.com articles, identification guides, histories, prices, marks, and how-to guides on buying and selling antiques and collectibles. Note: you must be logged in with your library card to view this resource. Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Learning Express Practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve the results you want, at school, at work, or in life. Practice for such tests as the GED, SAT and AP, ASVAB, Civil Service, TOEFL, and many others in the privacy of your home. Quick Guide to Learning Express • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Libby app, by OverDrive Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader or Kindle app! It's free and easy to get started for new users. Available on iOS, Android, Chromebooks, and laptop/desktop computers. Remote Access for CWMARS Cardholders |
| Lingopie Do you wish that learning a language was as easy as watching TV? Lingopie's language learning platform features over 3,000 real TV shows & movies from around the world that have been turned into interactive language lessons. Use this link to sign up for a FREE account with your library card and get unlimited access to 3,000+ international titles from anywhere and on any device. Available on the web, iOS and Android apps, and Android supported smart TVs. Learning a language is now finally binge-worthy! Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| LinkedIn Learning Offers 16,000 video courses in business, software, technology, and creative skills, taught by recognized industry experts. Courses are offered in English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese. To use the LinkedIn Learning app on your phone, follow these login instructions. Quick Guide to LinkedIn Learning • Remote Access for Boston Public Library eCard Holders |
| Literature Resource Center Current, comprehensive and reliable online literature database offering the broadest and most representative range of authors and their works including a deep collection of full-text critical and literary analysis. Access Provided by Massachusetts Libraries |
| Mango Languages Learn a new language with this online tool for learning over 60 languages, including 17 ESL courses. Mobile app available. Quick Guide to Mango • Tutorial en español • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Massachusetts Driving License Instruction Free practice tests for the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicle's written examinations. Includes 10 car practice tests, 6 motorcycle practice tests, CDL (Commercial Driver's License) practice tests, 3 online driver's manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL), and more. Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Massachusetts Legal Forms (Gale) Easy-to-use, state-specific legal forms in dozens of areas, addressing basic legal matters such as corporations (including incorporation), real estate (including rental or lease agreements), bills of sale, and many more. Users have access to thousands of customizable legal documents. Access Provided by Massachusetts Libraries |
| MedlinePlus MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world's largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free. Free to use with free registration. |
| Mergent Online In depth reports on over 30,000 public companies, both U.S. and Global. Information includes financials from company SEC filings, annual reports (current and archived), institutional holdings and insider trading from 1995 to the present. Remote Access for Boston Public Library eCard Holders |
| Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary Access to the full-text of Merriam-Webster's flagship dictionary, plus the Collegiate Dictionary, Collegiate Thesaurus, and Merriam-Webster Atlas. Courtesy of Merriam-Webster, located in Springfield MA. In-Library Use Only |
| Mometrix eLibrary Provides study materials for over 1,500 different exams. Includes study guides, flash cards, and practice exams. Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| MorningStar Investment Research Center Provides real-time access to comprehensive data and independent analysis on thousands of investments, spanning mutual funds, stocks, exchange-traded funds, and closed-end funds. Quick Guide to MorningStar • Remote Access for Boston Public Library eCard Holders |
| New York Times (In-library access) ]Click the above link to visit the New York Times in the library. NYT All Access includes News, Cooking, Games, the Athletic and Wirecutter, and the historical archive back to 1851. Tutorial: Accessing the New York Times |
| New York Times (Off-site access) Click the above link to get 24 hours of access to the New York Times anywhere. NYT All Access includes News, Cooking, Games, the Athletic and Wirecutter, and the historical archive back to 1851. Tutorial: Accessing the New York Times • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| NoveList Plus Need some ideas on what to read? This tool will help! Search award and prize booklists by genre; search by plot, title, or author to find similar books; browse books by subject; explore fiction through genres and subcategories; read reviews, descriptions and articles; etc. Records from your search are linked to Springfield City Library catalog searches by title or author. Remote Access for CWMARS Cardholders |
| O'Reilly for Public Libraries O'Reilly includes more than 45,000 books and 30,000 hours of video in areas such as information technology & software, business, digital media, professional & personal development, desktop & web applications. Quick Guide to O'Reilly for Public Libraries • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Overdrive Through the free service OverDrive, the CWMARS digital catalog offers ebooks, eAudiobooks, and electronic magazines. You can browse our OverDrive collection of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines on your computer or download the Libby app. You can also use your CWMARS library card to check items out from OverDrive collections in libraries across Massachusetts. Quick Guide to Libby/OverDrive • Tutorial en español • Remote Access for CWMARS Cardholders |
| PebbleGo This easy-to-use database introduces children ages 3-9 to online research, with spoken content for children who are learning to read. A great resource for homework help! Access Provided by Massachusetts Libraries |
| Peterson's Career Prep Job searching and resume editing software powered by VisualCV Resume Creator provides 5,000 resume templates and cover letter samples. Advice on resumes, cover letters, interviewing, and networking. Personalized career assessments focus on a user's interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences. Comprehensive career information, including videos, articles, best practices, and downloadable worksheets are included. Access Provided by Massachusetts Libraries |
| Peterson's Test Prep Access to test prep materials for over 185 exams. Expert college and career guidance, including the ability to search for colleges and scholarships to find the right fit for you. Quick Guide to Peterson's Test Prep • Access Provided by Massachusetts Libraries |
| PressReader Color full-page and article reproductions of thousands of U.S. and international newspapers and magazines. Usually covers the most current 3 months or more. Also available as an app. Quick Guide to PressReader • Remote Access for Boston Public Library eCard Holders |
| Reference Solutions (Formerly Reference USA) Search for company information by name, location, sales volume, size, or line of business, and other criteria. Results can be exported for use in Excel spreadsheets. Residential database includes ability to do reverse searches by address and telephone number. Quick Guide to Reference Solutions • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Science Database (ProQuest) With a large and growing set of ongoing full text from publishers such as Nature Publishing Group, Springer, Cambridge University Press, the ProQuest Science Database supports the needs of students studying applied and general sciences. ProQuest Science Database is a growing resource of 7.3 million full text articles from over 1,600 sources. In full-text format, researchers have access to all the charts, diagrams, graphs, tables, photos, and other graphical elements so vital to scientific and engineering literature. Access Provided by Massachusetts Libraries |
| Scholastic BookFlix BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early literacy skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration. Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Scholastic Trueflix TrueFlix is an online resource that combines award-winning True Books content with reading supports and a deep and diverse collection of related videos, images, Web links, and texts. With its strong science and social studies content, TrueFlix allows students to master content-area knowledge while honing their literacy skills. Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Scholastic Teachables Teachables is an online database of tens of thousands of searchable and printable educational materials. Our teacher-authors create and vet thousands of high-quality, ready-to-use resources to save you countless hours of searching for reliable content. Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Springfield Republican Digital Archive Explore Springfield history through local news, events, and people with Republican Collection Historical and Current Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device. Remote Access for CWMARS Cardholders, provided by Springfield City Library. |
| Western Massachusetts Full-Text Newspapers Newspapers include: Advocate (North Adams), Amherst Bulletin, Berkshire Eagle, Daily Hampshire Gazette, North Adams Transcript, Recorder (Greenfield), Springfield Advocate, Springfield Examiner, and Valley Advocate. Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Transparent Languages Learn a new language with this online tool for learning over 120 languages, including 6 language courses made specifically for kids! This resource also includes ESL courses and many language courses for non-English speakers. Quick Guide to Transparent Languages • Access Provided by Massachusetts Libraries |
| Universal Class Offers over 500 online classes in over 30 subject areas that you can take at your own pace. Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) on select classes. Subjects include: career & computer training, crafts & hobbies, health & nutrition, business & finance, writing, and math. Quick Guide to Universal Class • Remote Access for Springfield City Library Cardholders |
| Value Line Provides a vast array of financial measures for over 6,000 stocks, 18,000 mutual funds, 200,000 options, and other securities. Delve into Value Line's accurate estimates, projections and historical data to discover opportunities that fit your investment strategy. Quick Guide to Value Line • Remote Access for Boston Public Library eCard Holders |
| Vault Career Guides Vault publishes numerous employer, career, internship, resume, and interviewing guidebooks. The guides cover industries such as law, consulting, investment banking, accounting, investment management, private equity, hedge funds, internet and social media, IT and engineering, energy, health care, advertising, and more. Remote Access for Boston Public Library eCard Holders |