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The Boston Public Library has many catalogs and databases that contain information about the millions of books (over 7.5 million) and other materials held by the Library. Please read about what the Library has (and how to find it) or pick from one of the options below.
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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. 
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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.
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Specialized Catalogs:
Electronic (e-books) books
NetLibrary e-book collection
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 
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State and Local Government Documents This index includes documents by Boston city and Massachusetts state government agencies, and others. About this database Spacer graphic
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 
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Media Catalog This is for institutions borrowing films. Individuals wanting to borrow videos should search our Electronic Catalog (MBLN) About this database
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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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Guides to Finding and Using Materials and Catalogs:
About the catalog
About My Account
How to have material set aside for in-building use

     The Library also provides reference over the telephone 617-536-5400 and electronically.


 


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