Metrowest Database Summary for Library Staff

7/1/07 - 6/30/08

Below is a table to assist you in setting your browser to access the databases Metrowest provides to members.

If you are a Librarian or Media Specialist and have any questions regarding access, please contact Rita here at Metrowest (781)398-1819. If you are do not work in one of our libraries but are having difficulty accessing these databases from home, please contact your local library.

Databases Available to Metrowest Member Libraries
Database Description Static IP Access Dynamic IP Access Cookie instructions Remote Access
FirstSearch Worldcat http://firstsearch.oclc.org/autho=xxxxxxxxx;fsip
Enter your authorization number in place of the above x's.		 http://firstsearch.oclc.org No Cookies needed but
your authorization number and password required each time you visit the URL		 not available remotely
Worldbook Online Encyclopedia with multimedia features
This database is available to Academic, Public, and School Libraries		 http://www.worldbookonline.com http://www.worldbookonline.com Username and Password required with each login
You can set your browser to remember the login		 Available from Home
http://www.mmrls.org/homeaccess.html
You need to have a valid public library card

For instructions on setting up links to Databases provided by the MBLC,
(such as Infotrac and Proquest),
please go to their web page:
http://mblc.state.ma.us/grants/licenses/links.php

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