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WorldCat searches resources in libraries nationwide (delivery in 2-3 weeks). Use the interlibrary loan button to place a request for items not owned by MCLA.

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Boston Public Library eResources

eResources available through the Boston Public Library

BPL eCards are virtual library cards that allow users immediate entry to all of Boston Public Library's remotely-accessible electronic resources, including magazine databases, downloadable audio, video, eBooks, and music.

Students living in Massachusetts while attending school are eligible for a card. Click here to sign up for one.

Save your ecard number and PIN on your computer for quick access.

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Visit: Reference Desk, Library Main Floor
Text: 413-224-6600
Call: 413-662-5325
Schedule: Research Consultation.

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Films on Demand

26,000 full-length educational videos - 166,000 video clips - Access on and off campus  24/7

Films On Demand is a web-based digital video delivery platform that allows you to view streaming videos from Films Media Group anytime, anywhere, 24/7!  Thousands of videos are available for in-class use and remote viewing from the library, in the dorm, or at home. If you are off-campus, you will be prompted to log in using your MCLA username (Axxxxxxxx) and password.

Special features built into the platform allow users the ability to organize and bookmark clips, share playlists, store quick links to favorite videos, and manage their customized collection on the Films on Demand web site.

For additional information or help finding videos on your topic, call the Freel Library Reference Desk at 662-5325.

Google Scholar

Google Scholar is another resource for finding research articles. Look on the right hand side of the screen for the "Check MCLA Full-Text" links that will bring you to the article in one of our databases. You can also look for the free PDFs listed on the right hand side. If you are off-campus, use these instructions to set it up for full access to library resources.

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Google Scholar with ILL option

Google Scholar is another resource for finding research articles. Look on the right hand side of the screen for the "Full-Text@MCLA" links that will bring you to the article in one of our databases. You can also look for the free PDFs listed on the right hand side. The best tool in Google Scholar is the citation link under each result. This will show you other articles that cited that article in their references. If you find a great article, be sure to check what else has cited it for more relevant results.

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Request through Interlibrary Loan by using the arrows under the citation the Check for Full-Text link

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