Reference Desk

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The Reference Page offers a virtual wealth of on-line resources. In addition to numerous databases, there is a link to 24/7 on-line reference service. We've added several outstanding new databases recently. Please take a look. When you visit the Godnow Library in person, the Reference Desk is where you can get help finding information on any topic, or get answers to questions. Our Reference and non-fiction collections, databases, and numerous PC's with Internet access, offer a wealth of information resources. We are on the Library's second floor, or we can be reached at (978) 443-1035 ext. 4.

Try the Minuteman Library Network's online catalog to search for books, movies, music and more in the 41 member libraries.

Researching from home? Use your library card number to access subscription databases with encyclopedias, magazine and newspaper articles, and lots more. Use Goodnow's home page for access to the Sudbury Archives, Science Resource Center and 24/7 Reference Service (on-line).

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Goodnow Library Events Calendar
(Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2012)
Goodnow Library Newsletter
Welcome to our monthly e-newsletter! Each issue will contain information about upcoming library programs and events.

Back issues may be found in the documents area.

(Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2012)
New Books & More
See what's new in the Goodnow Library's collection this month, and in other recent months!
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Goodnow Library Holiday Closing
The Goodnow Library will be closed on Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day.
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General Information

Need Help with eBooks from the Library?
Check out this page for resources to help you use our eBooks on your devices.
(Posted: Friday, January 20, 2012)
Boston Consumers' Checkbook (In library use only)
Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK gives you independent, nonprofit, no-advertising ratings of local services.
(Posted: Saturday, June 4, 2011)
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America's Newspapers--Boston Metropolitan Collection (Incl. Sudbury Town Crier and MetroWest Daily News)
The electronic editions of local and regional newspapers-all in one easy-to-search database. Each paper provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people.
(Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2009)
Ancestry Library (In library use only)
Thousands of family history databases, including vital records, census records, ship passenger lists, military records and lots more!
(Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2009)
Consumer Reports Online
ConsumerReports.org provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice. Each product includes an overview and a ratings report card, as well as tester reviews & recommendations. It includes all the magazine content, and more!
(Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2009)
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online includes Year In Review articles since 1993, historical timeline searches, a dictionary and thesaurus, a world atlas, links to journal and magazine articles, and video clips. Search alphabetically or by subject.
(Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2009)
HeritageQuest Online
HeritageQuest Online is a digital resource that combines searchable images of U.S. federal genealogical census records with digitized books containing family and local histories from around the country.
(Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2009)
LearningExpressLibrary
If you are preparing for the SAT, GED or other exam, LearningExpress Library offers a complete course, as well as targeted essay writing practice and instant score reports that immediately let you know how you performed in each skill area.
(Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2009)
Mango Languages

Mango is designed to equip you with conversational abilities from the very start. Whether you're learning how to order a pizza or ask when the game starts, Mango immerses you in real, everyday conversations in 48 different language courses.
(Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2009)
Overdrive eAudio and eBooks
Use your library card to download eAudio and eBooks to your computer and compatible portable device. Now supporting iPod and more!
(Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2009)
ReferenceUSA
A directory of nearly 14 million U.S. businesses, searchable by name, yellow page heading, SIC code, zip code, estimate sales volume, and more.
(Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2009)
Sudbury Archives
An index and database of pre-1850 documents within the town of Sudbury, Massachusetts, including records of the Town Clerk's Office and documents from the Goodnow Library, Longfellow's Wayside Inn, and the Sudbury and Wayland Historical Societies.
(Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2009)
The complete list of online resources available to Sudbury residents
Also known as Electronic Resources or Databases, online resources provide access to valuable materials and information from any computer. Think of it as having a branch library right in your home.
(Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2009)

Newsletter

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December 2011 Newsletter December 29, 2011
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March 2012 Newsletter February 29, 2012
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