Richards Memorial Library 44 Richards Avenue, Paxton, MA 01612 (508) 754 -0793
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Page last updated 10/24/2019
Created by the National Library of Medicine, this online resource includes:
- Carefully selected links to Web resources with health information on over 1000 topics
- The A.D.A.M. medical encyclopedia with medical images and videos, as well as over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries; for health consumers.
- Drug and supplement information is available from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) via AHFS® Consumer Medication Information, and Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Consumer Version.
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Magazines
The RML provides FREE access to electronic resources including e-newspapers (The New York Times, The Boston Globe), e-journals, and many other electronic resources for research including encyclopedias and subject databases.
Where home access is available, a patrons library card barcode is required to log in.
E-Resources
Databases are made possible by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and by the Massachusetts Library System.
These online resources are accessible from any internet connection in the state of Massachusetts.
Click on the image above, or click HERE to view available resources at Gale PowerSearch Resources.
OverDrive & Libby
What is the difference between the OverDrive and Libby apps?
Both Libby and OverDrive allow to you to borrow and enjoy our digital collection.
The Libby App is the newest app from OverDrive. It is easy to navigate: you are always one-tap away from your current ebook or audiobook.
The Libby app also makes it easy to switch between multiple library collections and find all your loans and holds on one "shelf."
The OverDrive app is the "classic app", and includes some features that are not yet available in the Libby app, such as streaming video, recommendations, as well as compatibility with Kindle Fire, mp3 players, and screen readers.
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Hours
Tuesday & Thursday 1 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday & Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturdays* 10 am-2pm
*The library is closed on any Saturday before a Monday holiday
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