Open Monday-Saturday for limited service: look for books and check them out!  Self-check Express Holds Pickup from the Wakelin Room.  No computers, copiers or other equipment is available during this stage. Call 781-235-1610 for information and to inquire about contact-less curbside pickup.  Book drops are open at the Main Library for returns.  All due dates have been extended to August 31. Click here for more details about hours and services during our phased reopening.

E-Reference

The following digital resources offer e-reference materials including academic e-books and full-text journal articles. These are reliable and credible sources to meet your research needs remotely.  The e-reference materials available through the Wellesley Free Library website can be accessed through any internet-connected device. When outside of the library you’ll be asked to enter your library card number.

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The Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Sources may be searched individually or together.

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Oxford Reference brings together over 2 million Oxford reference entries into a single cross-searchable resource.

Salem Health brings online access to Salem Press’ award-winning health reference works, including Magill’s Medical Guide.

Salem History brings online access to Salem Press history reference works including Milestone Documents for different eras, Primary Documents, information on American Immigration and more.  

 

Salem Literature brings online access to Salem Press Literature reference works including Magill’s Literary Annuals.

Salem Science bring online access to Salem Press Science reference works including Environmental Issues, Global Warming and more.

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