For access go to the Library Resources in Rivers Net.
As a resident of Massachusetts, you can apply for an eCard from the BPL. This provides access to multiple databases and other resources. Once you have an eCard, you will be able to check out eBooks under the Books and more tab.
The Rivers School subscribes to numerous databases that support the curriculum and personal interests. Some are broad in scope and some have a more focused collection. Database content includes newspapers, magazines and journals, reference sources, images, and other primary sources. For a full A-Z list, click here. Many of our databases are available through the Massachusetts Library System. To browse these by subject area click here.
NoodleTools is an online tool to help you create and save bibliographies. All Rivers students have access. If you need to revalidate your account the password is: noodlepass1
If you are new to NoodleTools check out their Help Desk, which contains numerous tutorials on its' use.
Rivers is a community of readers! MacDowell Library has both an extensive fiction collection, including Young Adult books. Our non-fiction books support the curriculum and school-wide initiatives, as well as books of topical interest. There are Middle and Upper School book clubs, as well as a recently launched Faculty and Staff Book Group.