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A to Z Resources

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A to Z: World Culture

A to Z: World Culture provides information about world history, cultures, languages, foods, religions, and much more. With this resource, you'll find 174 Country Culture Guides covering more than 60 topics each. 

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A to Z: The USA

A to Z: the USA contains more than 115 country-based articles and 115 state articles for each of the 50 U.S. states, five US territories, and the District of Columbia. This resource covers the country’s people, history, economy, geography, symbols, culture, and society. 

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A to Z: World Travel

A to Z: World Travel is a comprehensive travel resource with information about points of interest, security, transportation, food and recipes, culture, language, and more. It includes 202 World City Travel Guides covering over 67 topics each, plus an additional 56 travel resources.

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American Ancestors

American Ancestors: Library Edition is available on Somerset Public Library Computers only and provides access to more than 1.4 billion records spanning twenty-two countries covering the United States, the British Isles, continental Europe, and beyond, including one of the most extensive online collections of early American genealogical records, the largest searchable collection of published genealogical research journals and magazines, and the only online source for Boston's Catholic records.

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Ancestry.com

Ancestry: Library Edition is available on Somerset Public Library Computers only. This edition offers census, vital, church, court, and immigration records. Use it alongside HeritageQuest for even further genealogical scope. Unlike, Ancestry, HeritageQuest can be accessed from home!

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The Boston Globe

This online version of The Boston Globe provides coverage starting from 1980. Each issue is indexed thoroughly. The indexing covers not only complete bibliographic information but also companies, people, products, etc. and spans all sections of the newspaper. 

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Coding Bootcamp Guide (Free)

Switchup's Free Coding Bootcamp Guide highlights free coding bootcamps that are offered in-person or online.  These programs are designed to help you gain fundamental skills before you invest in a more intensive program. There is also information on frequently asked questions about coding, coding careers, coding programs/bootcamps, and more. 

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Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides ratings and reviews for an array of products ranging from cars, electronics, home appliances, etc. This resource also includes investigative reports that provide trusted information and the latest news in health, food, cars, home, tech and money. With Consumer Reports, you can trust you're making the right buying decision. 

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Digital Commonwealth

Digital Commonwealth allows you to explore historical collections from libraries, museums, and archives across Massachusetts.  

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DMV Permit Test

With DMV Permit Test, you'll have access to the following information specific to your state:

  • 11 car practice tests

  • 9 motorcycle practice tests

  • 10 commercial vehicle practice tests

  • 3 online driving manuals for car, motorcycle, and commercial driver license (CDL)

  • FAQ section with detailed answers to over 100 DMV-related questions

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ePermit Tests
(DMV Practice Tests)

The ePermit Tests: DMV Practice Tests is a collection of quizzes and tests, which includes several full-length tests, a DMV practice test signs quiz, a traffic signals test, and a quiz that targets alcohol awareness issues.

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ePermit Tests
(Drivers Education)

The ePermit Tests: Drivers Education is a driver’s education program that covers all mandatory traffic laws.

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FamilySearch

FamilySearch is available on Somerset Public Library Computers only. FamilySearch adds over 300 million free genealogical records and images online yearly from all
over the world and manages the famous Family History Library in Salt Lake City. It has amassed
billions of birth, marriage, death, census, land and court records from more than 130 countries
to help you discover and make family connections.

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Gender Studies (Gale OneFile)

Gale OneFile: Gender Studies provides balanced coverage of this significant aspect of culture and society. The database offers access to scholarly journals and magazines covering topics including gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.

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Hoopla

Hoopla is a digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. 

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Khan Academy

Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Our math missions guide learners from kindergarten to calculus using state-of-the-art, adaptive technology that identifies strengths and learning gaps.

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Libby

Libby is a free service offered by your library that lets you borrow digital content (like ebooks, audiobooks and e-magazines) anytime, anywhere. Every Libby collection is slightly different because every library picks the digital content they want for their users. All you need to get started with free digital content from your library is a library card!

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Massachusetts Libraries 

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is the agency of state government with the statutory authority and responsibility to organize, develop, coordinate, and improve library services throughout the Commonwealth.

By going to the MBLC website, visitors can learn about the MBLC budget and current legislative activity, and the affiliate service organizations that MBLC funds.

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Merck Manual

The Merck Manuals are a comprehensive medical information source covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine. They are offered as a free public service to health care professionals and the general public.

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NUWAV Legal Documents

NUWAV Legal Documents seeks to provides documents that meet the needs of the everyday Citizen. Easily compose documents in categories like Business, Contracts, Landlord/Tenant disputes, Divorce and much, much more. Our Divorce Interview feature guides you step by step through the process, saving gigantic amounts of time and treasure. 

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Open Library

Open Library is a catalog. This resource has well over 20 million edition records online, provides access to 1.7 million scanned versions of books, and links to external sources like WorldCat and Amazon whenever possible. 

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SAILS Library System

SAILS Library System runs and supports the Enterprise Online Catalog and Circulation systems for 72 libraries and branches throughout 40 communities in Southeastern Massachusetts. Login to your account to browse the catalog, put books on hold, and to see what books you currently have checked out. You can also pay your library fines with SAILS.

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Tumblebooks

TumbleBooks is a curated database of children’s e-books. This resource offers more than 1100 titles for grades K-6, and includes our unique animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, National Geographic videos, non-fiction books, playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French. Plus, the collection features Graphic Novels – a student favorite! There are no check-out times or wait lists: the books are always available, to everyone in your institution!

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Universal Class

Universal Class offers hundreds of online classes such as: 

  • Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word & Powerpoint)

  • Cooking and Baking

  • Knitting

  • Candle Making

Users will receive actual grades and feedback regarding your performance. Users can also earn a certificate documenting their completion. All courses are self-paced. time.

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