Research Tools

Vermont online library

Magazines, encyclopedias, hobbies, history, and so much more at VOL databases.

Consumer Reports

Check out Consumer Reports product reviews and ratings to make smarter buying choices.

The Orwell Free Library’s account with Consumer Reports Online gives you premium access to product reviews and ratings on cars, appliances, electronics and much more.  Individuals would normally have to pay an annual subscription fee to access this important site, but now you can get it for free. Stop by the library to learn how.

Chronicling America

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Historic Newspaper Access:
http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/
“Search America’s historic newspapers pages from 1836-1922 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present. Chronicling America is sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress.”

Vermont Newspapers

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Historic Vermont Newspaper Access for individuals  in Vermont.
Search Vermont newspapers from all over the state from Newspapers.com