Learn & Research
Databases are reliable, pre-paid electronic resources that you can use for free to get journal articles, encyclopedia entries and more. Search all topics from health or business, to professional educational resources. A great place for the professionals or students to start in on their research.
If you are using databases from home and are prompted to enter your library card number, please enter “P####”. If you have a two-digit number, please enter zeros before your number: “P0012”.
A to Z Maps
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Academic Search Premier (EBSCO)
An extensive collection of scholarly journal abstracts and full-text articles on a wide range of subjects.
Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library.
America’s News
Find information on topics related to business, careers, economics, the arts, education, health, homework help, politics, and more from a variety of news media, including newspapers, newswires, blogs, periodicals, videos, and web-only content, including the Press of Atlantic City, the Record, and USA Today. Also includes Current Events and Special Reports for homework help
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America’s News for Research Databases
Find A Topic by clicking on a category and a topic. Categories include business, education, the environment, health, international issues, jobs and careers, leisure activities (book reviews), people, politics and government, social issues, sports and technology.
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Biography Reference Center (EBSCO)
Get biographical information on individuals from all fields.
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Business Source Premier (EBSCO)
Why not search through as many business journals as you can for free? Start here with all your business research.
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Consumer Reports (Access Consumer Reports)
Offers product reviews and includes articles on health, public safety, and regulatory actions that affect consumers.
Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library.
EBSCO Host
EBSCOhost is an intuitive online research platform used by thousands of institutions and millions of users worldwide. With quality databases and search features, EBSCOhost helps researchers of all kinds find the information they need fast.
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ERIC
ERIC, the Education Resource Information Center, contains more than 1,300,000 records and links to more than 317,000 full-text documents dating back to 1966.
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Explora Educator’s Edition (EBSCO)
Provides access to lesson plans, student tools, curriculum standards, and full-text articles from educational journals. Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library.
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Explora Elementary Schools (EBSCO)
Includes the full text of popular elementary school magazines, children’s encyclopedia entries, and more than a million images, including photos, maps, and flags. Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library.
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Explora for Public Libraries (EBSCO)
A modern and efficient research experience that yields relevant results, including articles, essays and primary source documents.
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Designed for students in grades 6-12, this search tool offers magazines, newspapers, biographies, country reports, and more. Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library.
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Green File (EBSCO)
Well-researched information on topics including global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library.
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Health Source (Consumer Edition) (EBSCO)
It allows you to research health issues and read current articles written in a way that those who aren’t in the medical profession can understand.
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Health Source (Nursing/Academic Edition) (EBSCO)
Provides researchers, allied health professionals, nurses and medical educators with access to full-text scholarly journals focusing on many medical disciplines.
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Heritage Quest (ProQuest)
Provides online and film products including census records, for genealogy and family history research.
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History Reference Center (EBSCO)
Everything you need to get that history report done. Get articles to support your thesis here.
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hoopla
Borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows without waiting, and watch them on your phone, tablet, computer, or TV. Hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from!
Image Collection
A wide array of photos and maps, including contemporary and historical photos of people, places, and the natural kingdom. Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library.
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JerseyClicks (NJLS)
Search full-text magazines, journals and encyclopedias from home with your public library card.
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Legal Information Reference Center (EBSCO)
Legal Information Reference Center is an online database designed to assist the general public in legal matters of all kinds. It includes exclusive full text for many top consumer legal reference books, as well as thousands of legal forms.
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Libby
Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines on Libby, the one-tap reading app.
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (EBSCO)
Indexes more than 700 journals. Subject coverage includes librarianship, classification, cataloging, online information retrieval, and information management. Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library.
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Literary Reference Source (EBSCO)
Full-text database that combines information from major respected reference works, books, literary journals, as well as original content from EBSCO Publishing.
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Mas Ultra School Edition (EBSCO)
Designed specifically for high school libraries, this database contains full text for nearly 500 popular, high school magazines as well as 360 full text reference books and an Image Collection of over 510,000 photos, maps & flags, color PDFs and expanded full text backfiles (back to 1975) for key magazines.
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MasterFile Elite (EBSCO)
Covers virtually every subject area and offers the full text for over 1,050 general reference publications, 52 reference books, and an image collection of over 502,000 photos, maps, and flags.
Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library.
Middle Search Plus (EBSCO)
Provides full text for more than 140 popular, middle school magazines. All full text articles included in the database are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies and historical essays. Middle Search Plus also contains 84,774 biographies, 105,786 primary source documents, and a School Image Collection of photos, maps and flags.
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Military & Government Collection (EBSCO)
Covers current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government. Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library.
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Newspaper Source (EBSCO)
Provides cover-to-cover full text for 47 national (U.S.) & international newspapers. The database also contains selective full text for 390 regional (U.S.) newspapers. In addition, full text television & radio news transcripts are also provided.
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Novel Effect
The Novel Effect app responds to your voice with interactive music and sound effects as you read aloud from a popular children’s book to make story time together magical. Choose to read aloud from old-fashioned print books or our selection of in-app ebooks.
- In the username field, type your complete library card number Pxxxx . If your library card number is only three digits, add a 0 to the beginning. – In the password field, type linwood
- Download the Novel Effect app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store .
- Create a profile in the Novel Effect app.
- Start reading aloud with magic!!!
NoveList K-8 Plus (EBSCO)
Not sure what to read next? Start here. Get info on authors, book reviews and more to help you choose which book to read next.
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NoveList Plus (EBSCO)
NoveList Plus is a great way to choose your next read. Get book reviews, author bibliographies, and more here. Enter your favorite authors’ names and get suggestions of other authors you may enjoy!
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Points of View (EBSCO)
Get information on both sides of an issue. A great resource to use if you are writing a paper for or against something.
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Press of Atlantic City
From 1/1/1998 to current: Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and much more from current and archived issues ofUpdated daily, it includes obituaries, editorials, announcements, sports, real estate and other sections
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Primary Search (EBSCO)
Includes the full text of popular children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedic entries, and a vast image collection.
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Professional Development Collection (EBSCO)
Is designed for professional educators and provides a highly specialized collection of nearly 520 high quality education journals, including more than 350 peer-reviewed titles. This database also contains more than 200 educational reports.
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Referencia Latina (EBSCO)
Esta base de datos en español ofrece contenido de libros de referencia, revistas de interés general e informes de salud. Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library.
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Regional Business News (EBSCO)
Incorporates coverage of more than 80 regional business publications covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.
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Regional Business News (EBSCO)
Regional Business News provides full-text regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces. Users can search newspapers, magazines and other resources from trusted news sources.
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Science Reference Center (EBSCO)
Working on a lab or a paper about science? Start here for the resources you need.
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Small Business Reference Center (EBSCO)
Small Business Reference Center offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. It includes business videos, a help and advice section and details on how to create business plans.
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Student Research Center (EBSCO)
A perfect place to start on any topic. You can even choose your grade level to get the best sources for your assignment.
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Teacher Reference Center (EBSCO)
A complimentary research database for teachers, Teacher Reference Center (TRC) provides indexing and abstracts for more than 230 peer-reviewed journals.
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Tutor.com
Tutors are available online daily from 3 pm to 10 pm, and study guides are always available. Find great resources for adults, including a Career area. Get assistance with resumes, cover letters, studying for employment entrance exams, and more.
To access Tutor.com from home, you must enter “P” and your library card number. For example: “P0000”
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World Book Advanced
In a world of digital news, World Book Advanced gives high school students and adults a reliable source to check the facts. The In the Headlines live news feed and world newspapers promote global awareness and international perspective. Primary source documents, biographies, Back in Time articles, and Teaching with Documents all aid in more in-depth and conceptual understanding within the classroom curriculum.
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World Book Early Learning
The perfect tool for pre- and emergent readers to explore independently or learn with an adult. Developed with experts on early childhood education, Early Learning is designed for preschool students with tools and content that reinforce early childhood curriculum via short videos, read-aloud stories, printable activities, and matching and tracing games, among others. The guided reading program, lesson plans, and curriculum correlations make teaching easier for educators and parents.
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World Book Kids
Features easy-to-read articles, thousands of images and videos as well as a wealth of engaging games, science projects, and activities.
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World Book Online
A comprehensive suite of e-learning resources designed for all ages and abilities with articles, videos, educator tools, eBooks, research guides and more.
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World Book Student
Tailored for students in elementary and middle schools, Student includes all the articles from the print versions of the World Book Encyclopedia, plus thousands of additional articles, learning resources, and research tools.
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World eBook
Support reading initiatives and instruction in a variety of content areas with 1,500 eBook titles, including World Book exclusive content. Includes fiction and nonfiction. Provides 24/7 unlimited, simultaneous access and unlimited renewals per book per user.
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