Most BCPL branches have the most recent print issues of Consumer Reports magazine and the annual Buying Guides available for you to borrow. The link above allows you to check the library's catalog to see what print issues are available. Some branches may also have a reference copy at the Service Desk.
Online Access
To access the Consumer Reports online database, use the following link to go to BCPL's Research Databases page. Once on that page, scroll down the alphabetized list and select Consumer Reports.
When prompted to log in, enter your library card number and PIN/password.
Now, scroll down the page (as shown in the image below) and find the Consumer Reports section. Then enter the name of a specific product or category of products you want reviews for.
If you don't find what you want, try using the first search field which will search all of the MasterFile database. Searching MasterFile will include results from Consumer Reports, all the annual CR Buying Guides, and Consumer Reports On Health.
MasterFile can also be found on the Research Databases web page or by going to BCPL's home page (www.bcpl.info), select the Books and More tab then click on Research Databases and scroll down the list to MasterFile.
