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ONLINE RESOURCES
Gale Virtual Reference Library provides access to an extensive collection of eBooks in virtually any subject, including health, business, careers, history, literature, biography, science, and many more. Begin your search immediately from the above widget!
Search for, check out, and download eBooks and/or audiobooks using your library card! The New Brunswick Free Public Library has access to eLibrary NJ through the Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium. (You will not find NBFPL listed under libraries on this website; you will instead see LMXAC.)
Digitized Newspapers & More
Go to our Local History page to find out about our collections of digitized newspapers, as well as other local history and genealogical resources available online!
Research Databases
The New Brunswick Free Public Library offers a variety of databases for research. Library card holders can access a multitude of materials using their card number. To access a database click on its icon or link. Databases available from home will bring you to a log in page: Enter in the numbers on the back of your library card for access. For those databases that this library subscribes to separately (not those available through JerseyClicks.com), only New Brunswick Free Public Library card numbers can be used for remote access.
access from inside the library or from home
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
This Business-to-Business Directory contains information on more than 27,000 New Jersey service and manufacturing companies with 11 or more employees.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
[A Facts on File database.] Provides detailed profiles of more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, invaluable advice on career skills, more than 48,000 resource entries, and much more!
(Access limited to in-library use, or accessed through JerseyClicks.com or NJ Works.)
Through BTOP grant funds, the New Jersey State Library was able to acquire a subscription to Career Transitions for usage within all public libraries across the state to assist in the job-seeking efforts of unemployed and underemployed residents. This resource provides a step-by-step alternative to developing a resume, cover letter, and so much more. (See more at NJ Works.)
(Also available through JerseyClicks.com.)
Another database provided by the New Jersey State Library, this resource helps you to create resumes and cover letters, learn interviewing techniques, and prepare for related exams. It also provide access to millions of job listings. (See more at NJ Works.)
Curriculum Resource Center
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
[A Facts on File database.] Provides a library of printable teacher-handout material for the middle school, high school, and junior college curriculum.
(Access limited to in-library-use only.)
Search for your ancestors through a variety of resources including U.S. Census Reports, Social Security Death Index, Military Records, and more.
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
HeritageQuest Online combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular UMI Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content.
For more resources that may help with genealogy research, please visit our LOCAL HISTORY & GENEALOGY page.
(Access limited to in library use, or accessed through JerseyClicks.com)
Check out the many different EBSCO databases, on various subjects, that we subscribe to here. Many provide full text articles from numerous journals covering almost every academic topic and area of interest. They are also accessible from home through www.jerseyclicks.org
This is a portal to multiple databases. Provided by the NJ State Library, patrons can log on with their library card number to access full text articles on Health, Business, Education, History and also magazine and newspaper articles. {Please note: Due to the budget cuts that eliminated funding for the JerseyClicks search feature, the JerseyClicks page was changed on 9/30/2010. Instead of the federated searching that we were familiar with, there is now just a list of statewide licensed resources: Each resource must be searched individually now – not collectively.}
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
A powerful reference tool for advanced researchers and information seekers. In addition to the entire World Book Encyclopedia, this site features hundreds of thousands of complete e-books and primary source documents. It also has computer and web tutorials, "How to..." guidance, and government resources.
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
For students doing homework and research. Based on the World Book Encyclopedia, the site features rich multimedia, a collection of age appropriate science fair projects, a Biography Center, virtual tours, video showcases, links to current events and world newspapers, etc.
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
Designed for ESL, ELL and adult literacy students. Students can hear articles read aloud, translate the articles into 30+ different languages, and watch interactive videos of various subjects.
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
A comprehensive Spanish-language encyclopedia that includes nearly 100,000 articles, along with thousands of images, maps, videos and interactive media. It is designed for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and ESL/ELL program participants.
World Geography & Culture Online
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
[A Facts on File database.] Combines detailed, printable, full-color maps of countries, provinces, and states with up-to-date statistical and local information.
Health Reference Center
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
[A Facts on File database.] Provides clear and comprehensive information on conditions and diseases, health and wellness, mental health, and the human body.
African-American History Online
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
[A Facts on File database.] Provides expansive and in-depth information on the people, events, and topics important to the study of African-American history.
American History Online
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
[A Facts on File database.] Spans more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history, highlighting the important people and events of the American experience.
American Indian History Online
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
[A Facts on File database.] Offers thorough access to more than 15,000 years of Native American culture, history, and heritage.
American Women's History Online
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
[A Facts on File database.] Covers the important people, events, legislation, and issues relevant to the study of women's history in the United States.
Ancient and Medieval History Online
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
[A Facts on File database.] Explores the pre-modern world with in-depth focus on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Modern World History Online
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
[A Facts on File database.] Covers the people, places, and events in the broad expanse of history—from mid-15th century to the present.
EBSCO Kid Search (for grades 3-6)
(Access limited to in library use, or accessed through JerseyClicks.com)
With categories such as Animals, In the News, Science, Math, and Geography, this database is useful for students who are having difficulty with their homework. Students can browse through the Dictionary or Encyclopedia features or search for an image that relates to their assignment.
Seachasaurus (for ages 3 - 7)
(Access limited to in library use, or accessed through JerseyClicks.com)
Ebsco's useful service will help both children and their parents by enabling them to search thousands of articles, an online general encyclopedia, and a ton of information about animals from around the world.
Student Research Center (for grades 6 and up)
(Access limited to in library use, or accessed through JerseyClicks.com)
Search for current events and do research for your homework projects. Includes subjects such as sports, social studies, math, and science.
[A Facts on File database.] Provides a wide array of information on various subjects.
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
This site offers easy-to-read articles, engaging multimedia, games and science projects for younger children. It also includes animated tutorials for different online skills, and printable teaching worksheets and lesson plans.
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
This database is ideal for Spanish-speaking children. Its visual dictionary and bilingual features provide content for young learners switching between Spanish and English.
Bloom's Literary Reference Online
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
[A Facts on File database.] Examines great writers, important works, memorable characters, and influential movements and events in world literature.
Novelist
(Access limited to in library use, or accessed through JerseyClicks.com)
Search for books by subject, author, title, or keyword. This database also gives you an option to search for "read-a-like" titles.
Science Online
(Use your New Brunswick library card number as your log-in number to access from home.)
[A Facts on File database.] Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Curriculum Resource Center
World Geography & Culture Online
Health Reference Center
African-American History Online
American History Online
American Indian History Online
American Women's History Online
Ancient and Medieval History Online
Modern World History Online
EBSCO Kid Search
Seachasaurus
Student Research Center
Bloom's Literary Reference Online
Novelist
Science Online