Research
Call, write, email or visit with your reference questions.
Reference Questions
Call, write, email or visit with your reference questions:
Please read our Research Policy for more information.
Online Resources
If you’re in the Library, you will be authenticated and able to log in automatically. Outside the library, most of these resources will require a username and password, which is the same login for your library account. Call the Library at 924-8040 or email Library@PeterboroughNH.gov for assistance.
Downloadable eBooks & Audiobooks | New Hampshire Overdrive Thousands of ebooks and audiobooks are available for download. The system is compatible with a wide variety of devices, including computers (Mac & PC), smartphones, and many tablets and ereaders. Check out the new Libby App for Overdrive. Hoopla Digital |
Newspapers | Peterborough Town Library Digital Archive
Includes the following newspapers that are fully indexed and searchable online. Contoocook Transcript 1847-1959 Peterborough Messenger 1848-1860 Peterborough Transcript, 1849-1971 Monadnock Ledger Transcript, 2018 Newspaper Source (EBSCO) |
Journals and Magazines |
Academic Search Premier (EBSCO) The full text of about 4,600 journals, most of them peer-reviewed. MasterFile Premier (EBSCO) Consumer Reports (EBSCO) Browse the latest editions. |
Medical Information | Medline Plus, a service of the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library. Medline plus provides information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand.
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For Students | Explora for Students (EBSCO) Easy-to-use search tool for young students provides content from the world’s leading magazines and reference books. |
Genealogy and History |
Ancestry Library (ProQuest) A database offering billions of genealogical records from around the globe. (This resource works at the library only.) Check out our local history page for more information. |
Legal Help | NH Law Library Your one-stop-shop for New Hampshire law, curated by state law librarians. |
Reading Suggestions, Award Winners, & Books by Theme, Genre & many more! |
NoveList Plus (EBSCO) A reader’s advisory service offering reviews of thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, including audibooks. NoveList Plus (K-8) (EBSCO) |
Business Resources | Business Source Premier (EBSCO) The full text of more than 2,300 business journals, many of them peer-reviewed. Learn software, creative, and business skills to achieve your personal and professional goals. Skills includes things like Excel, Photoshop, WordPress, Agile, 2D/3D animation, audio engineering and way more! |
Education Resources |
ERIC: The Education Resource Information Center (EBSCO) Bibliographic records for many thousands of articles from education journals. Professional Development Collection (EBSCO) Easy to use learning module with over 90 languages! Works great with a mobile device. Great for all levels. Use on a desktop or download their easy to use app. |