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Statewide Databases

Federally Funded by IMLS

The MBLC licenses a variety of online information resources for all Massachusetts residents. They can be accessed directly from the Massachusetts Libraries portal (libraries.state.ma.us) and from the websites of libraries all around the Commonwealth.

The suite of available databases has changed as of July 1, 2025. Please see the list of which databases are leaving and which are being retained.

Add your library's custom database links to your electronic resources pages.

We have collected statements from our current vendors on their content curation policies, editorial standards, and reconsideration of content. 


Go to Massachusetts Libraries Public PortalThe Massachusetts Libraries public portal gives residents instant free access a wide array of reliable research and reference sources suitable for all ages.

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