Resource Databases
The Lee Library website offers a One-Step Link with access to a wide variety of resource databases (a total of 32 databases). This service is made available by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) and the Massachusetts Library System (MLS) to all of their member libraries, including the Lee Library Association.
Galesites
This one-step link directs the user to a Galesites web page which consolidates access to 32 databases provided by Gale, the leading provider of online databases for schools and libraries. The databases give access to a vast array of resources in many subject areas (e.g. Academic, Arts & Humanities, Business, K-12 Resources, Home & Travel, Health & Nursing, Britannica Online, the Boston Globe, the NY Times, etc.).
Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.
-Samuel Johnson
The Databases are Grouped into Subject Areas.
The Galesites web page which is accessible through the one-step link provides Selection Menus (vertical menus on the left and right sides of the page) by which you can select either a single subject area, or all of them. The following are some examples of the available subject areas:
Online Newspapers:
All Titles A-Z, i.e. show all 32 databases in alphabetical order>. Two of these databases are:
K-12 Resources, i.e. select databases that provide educational resources for grades K-12 (11 databases, two of which are):
Home & Travel, i.e. select databases that provide resources on cooking, gardening, landscaping, travel, leisure activities, etc (4 databases, two of which are):
Britannica Online Databases (12 databases, 4 of which are):
Valley Gleaner Digitized!
The Lee Library Association is very excited to announce that we have digitized the Valley Gleaner (1857-1902) and Berkshire Gleaner (1902-1944). Now patrons of Lee and all over the world will have access to these very important papers from Lee. You will be able to use the database in the library or at your home. We would like to thank the town of Lee and all of our patrons for their continued support. We hope you enjoy searching!
The New York Times
With the Lee Library’s digital subscription to The New York Times, patrons can read any article on The New York Times website, access videos, podcasts, interactive infographics, photos, movie documentaries, The Learning Network, The Book Review, archival content back to 1851, and more!
To log in remotely:
1. Click this link to redeem a 24-hour access code.
2. Your code will auto-populate. Click redeem.
3. You will need to either register for a free account or log in to your existing account.
4. After receiving confirmation that your access code is valid, you will have 24-hours of
complimentary access to the full world of The New York Times, including News, Games,
Cooking, Wirecutter and The Athletic.
5. Once your 24-hour access code expires, you can simply repeat the process from Step 1 to
redeem another 24-hour code.
To log in at the Lee Library: Go to The New York Times website. Create an account with your personal email address, or sign in if you already have an account. You will have unlimited access while using library computers or while connected to Wi-Fi at the Lee Library.
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Library Organizations
The following are library organizations of which the Lee Library is a member.
C/W MARS (Central/Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing) Provider of common technologies and services for member libraries. The online catalogs in our Catalogs page are one example of a C/W MARS-supported technology.
MLS (Massachusetts Library System) Provider of services for member libraries, such as inter-library loan deliveries.
MBLC (Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners) State Agency that supports library services throughout the Commonwealth. Many online search databases. State-wide directory of public and academic libraries..
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Community.
The following web sites have information on town government, schools, and some community organizations in the town of Lee.
The Berkshire Vaccine Collaborative is administering the COVID-19 vaccine to our community as quickly as possible: safely, effectively, and efficiently.
You can also call the Berkshire Vaccination Hotline at 413-449-5575 for an audio recording summarizing the latest information. Seniors who do not have internet access can contact their local council on aging for assistance with appointment registration.
Town of Lee, Massachusetts Web Site
The official web site of the Town of Lee.
Lee Public Schools
The web site of the Lee Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, "Home of The Wildcats".
Lee Historical Society
The Lee Historical Society is dedicated "to promote and foster a greater knowledge and appreciation of the unique history of the Town of Lee".
Lee, Massachusetts in Wikipedia
An overview of the town's history, geography, demographics, government, and schools.
Literacy Network of South Berkshire
A non-profit, community-based organization that provides free one-on-one tutoring to adults in reading, GED, ESL and Citizenship preparation. Its office is in the Lee Library, 413-243-0471, info@litnetsb.org