Alden Library, Quinsigamond Community College, direct links

Occasionally, connections to the online databases are down while being upgraded or the remote access authentication database is unavailable. During these times, you may be directed to this page for alternate links to some of the online services offered by the Alden Library. If the service is available the link below will take you directly to it. However, you may need to log into it individually using your library barcode if you are off campus. Many of these links are available through your Massachusetts public library barcode as well. If the links below are not connecting to the service you want, please try again later or call the Reference Desk (508)854-4366 for updated information on availability.

On Campus Only Links to Databases:

Massachusetts Newspapers

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On or Off Campus Links to Databases:

Online Catalog

WorldCat.org may be accessed to determine items the Alden Library owns. Enter our zip code 01606 to display items in the Alden Library and around Worcester.

Central Massachusetts Regional Library System -A current, valid Alden Library barcode or participating public library barcode may be used to access these resources provided by CMRLS which include Infotrac (also known as Gale Group), Encyclopedia Britannica, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, Issues & Controversies, and ProQuest Massachusetts Newsstand (Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Worcester Telegram and Gazette and other Massachusetts newspapers).

C/WMARS Library Consortium -A current, valid QCC library barcode or participating public library barcode may be used to access these resources provided through C/WMARS which include Infotrac (also known as GaleGroup and PowerSearch), ProQuest Massachusetts Newsstand (Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Worcester Telegram and Gazette and other Massachusetts newspapers), Grove Art Online, NoveList, netLibrary and Overdrive (online ebooks).

CQ Researcher Index Online (updated monthly, in PDF format)

FindLaw is a free service where you can find case law, federal and state court decisions and other legal information. You will need to register your name and email with the web site to access full text.

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George I. Alden Library, Quinsigamond Community College, 670 West Boylston St., Worcester, MA 01606 (508) 854-4366