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Boston Public Library Catalog (Part of MBLN) Note: JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to use the catalog.	This catalog contains books, videos, cds, etc. that you can take home (over 2 million) and BPL research materials for in-building use only acquired by the library after 1974.
Research Catalog of Books and Periodicals These materials cannot be searched electronically.	The research materials (pre-1974) books and periodicals cannot be searched electronically, but we will gladly assist you in locating these by contacting 617-859-2270 or electronically. For materials acquired after 1974 please use our Electronic Catalog.
Specialized Catalogs:
OverDrive Downloadable Media	Choose from hundreds of digital titles available in OverDrive eBook, Audio Book, OverDrive Music, and now, OverDrive Video formats! Download these titles directly to your PC. Note: Additional software may be required to borrow OverDrive titles. Please see the OverDrive quick start guide for more information.
NetLibrary e-Books	This collection has over 3,000 copyrighted full-text books and 3,500 public domain full-text books that you may read or browse. These electronic books can be checked out for up to 24 hours. About this collection
Special Collections	The Library has holdings in monographs, serials, government documents, scores, microfilm, maps, manuscripts, photographs, prints, and sound recordings as well as other special collections. About this list
Media Catalog	This is for institutions borrowing films. Individuals wanting to borrow videos should search our Electronic Catalog (MBLN) About this database
Newspapers currently received by Library	About these lists View the U.S. titles View the non-U.S. titles View the newspaper titles on microfilm

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