College Tomorrow

Slide 1: Millie Gonzalez, FSC Reference Librarian Sandra Rothenberg, FSC Reference Librarian

Slide 2: An essential tool to help you gain access to  all sorts of resources for free is a library card. You can request books, cds, dvds and access ebooks, and articles from databases. You can obtain one from your public library and from Boston Public Library. http://www.framinghamlibrary.org/  http://www.bpl.org/general/circulation/ecards.htm 

Slide 3: Once you have a library card, you can search through book  catalogs, and databases. Start your search at your public library website or use these resources. Minuteman Library Network online catalog  http://library.minlib.net/search~S15 Minuteman Library Network home access to databases  http://www.mln.lib.ma.us/homeacc.htm Metrowest Regional Library Network home access to databases  http://www.mmrls.org/homeaccess.html Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners website  http://mblc.state.ma.us/ Boston Public Library Research Portal for kids. Must have a BPL  card and register for a PIN number at (617) 536-5400 and info@bpl.org http://bpl.schoolrooms.net/rooms/portal/page/Sirsi_HOME

Slide 4: Need help figuring out financial aid? Check  out Terri College Access http://www.tericollegeaccess.org/  TERI College Access offers an Toll-Free Education  Hotline for Massachusetts residents with questions about all aspects of college planning, the admission application process, and financial aid. Call toll-free: 1-877-ED-AID-4U (1-877-332-4348)  Outside Massachusetts, call: (617) 536-0200