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Credo Reference
Credo Reference finds context or background information for topics. Interactive Mind Maps identify closely related concepts and keywords associated with a topic.

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SNAP!Search: Ebsco Discovery Service
In a single search, this tool provides an interdisciplinary approach to your research results. Searches across subject database collections, library locations, and format types.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Informed viewpoints support learners in developing critical-thinking skills and drawing their own conclusions. Covers current social issues through viewpoints, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, and audio.
Academic Search Complete
Search a wide range of full-text journals, magazines, books, reports, conference proceedings and Associated Press videos. Includes peer-reviewed content for STEM research, the social sciences, and humanities.

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HELM Library Catalog
Search the NSCC Library and HELM Massachusetts college and university libraries for book and media sources.

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Kanopy streaming video
Access documentaries, training films, and educational films on various subjects. Includes classic films, PBS, Great Courses, California Newsreel, the Criterion Collection, indie films, and world cinema from award-winning filmmakers.
Academic Video Online (AVON)
Find videos of documentaries, interviews, performances, news programs and newsreels. Includes award-winning films, newly released films, and instructional videos.
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Boston Globe

Effective July 1, 2025, this database will no longer be available. Access was previously provided by the Massachusetts Library System (MLS) and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). As a result of Executive Order 14238, the MBLC has lost funding and will no longer be able to support access to this particular database. For more information, see the MBLC's news release: https://mblc.state.ma.us/news/news-releases/2025/nr250520.php

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New York Times Article Archive
Access daily regional, national, and international news stories. Good resource for primary sources (1980-Present)