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Academic Search Premier (EBSCOhost)
Get smart! Thousands of scholarly journal articles are at your fingertips! Whether you’re doing research for school, work or your own pleasure, you’ll find top–notch current information on a variety of topics. For teens and adults. |
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Accessible Archives Available only at the Toms River branch.
Sneak a peek inside some of New Jersey’s oldest books. Learn more about local history and genealogy. |
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African-American History Online (Facts on File Online)
Explore more than 500 years of the African-American experience. Browse by topic or timeline. Contains articles, essays, biographies, images, primary sources and timelines. |
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America's News Magazines
Save money on magazine subscriptions with online access to familiar news and entertainment magazines such as Newsweek, Money, Sports Illustrated, Parenting, Real Simple, Entertainment Weekly, Essence, Popular Science, and more. |
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America's Newspapers
Trying to find an article you read or heard about a while ago? Find back issues of national and local newspapers including the Asbury Park Press, Press of Atlantic City and Ocean County Observer |
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America's Obituaries
Find obituaries and death notices from over 600 U.S. newspapers (coverage varies depending on the newspaper). |
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American History Online (Facts on File Online)
Here’s an electronic library of 500 years of American history that’s open 24/7. Contains essays, articles, biographies, timelines, graphs, images, primary sources and charts. Locate copies of the Stamp Act, the Declaration of Independence, the Roe v. Wade decision and the Patriot Act. |
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American Indian History Online (Facts on File Online)
Imagine—15,000 years of American Indian history are crammed into one resource! Search by tribe, by cultural area, or by time period. Includes biographies, timelines, images, maps, charts, primary sources and traditional stories and legends. |
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American Women’s History Online (Facts on File Online)
Ever wonder where Rosie the Riveter got her name? Need a biography on eBay CEO Meg Whitman? Want to browse through a timeline on reproductive rights? This interactive resource provides a comprehensive overview on the history of women in America. Contains biographies, timelines, articles, speeches and images. |
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Ancestry Library Edition Only available inside any library branch.
Discover your family roots! This genealogical database contains records galore-- census, U.S. military, immigration, passenger lists, newspapers, court & land records, maps & forms, as well as birth, marriage & death records. |
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Ancient and Medieval History Online (Facts on File Online)
Explore eight of the world’s greatest civilizations! Get a biography of Alexander the Great or a copy of the Coffin Text from Ancient Egypt. Includes biographies, articles, timelines, myths, and maps. |
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Antiques Reference (p4a = prices for antiques)
Do you watch Antiques Roadshow or troll the flea markets looking for unique collectibles? Have you explored your attic, closet or garage for family heirlooms? Find the value of Grandma’s glassware and Uncle Don’s duck decoys with this amazing resource! |
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Biography Collection Complete (EBSCOhost)
A comprehensive collection of biographies featuring prominent people from all walks of life including history, science, the arts, music, literature, multicultural and gender studies, business, government and politics, sports, and entertainment. |
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Biography Resource Center
Looking for fast facts on someone famous? From William Shakespeare to William Shatner, Marie Antoinette to Marie Curie…Biography Resource Center is your one-stop source for information about people throughout history and today. |
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Biomedical Reference Collection: Expanded (EBSCOhost)
The perfect resource for medical professionals featuring hundreds of full-text medical journals. |
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Bloom’s Literary Reference Online (Facts on File Online)
Find an article on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes, J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter, Lewis Carroll and Alice. Read all about literary movements, authors and their beloved characters in this well-respected literary database. |
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Books and Authors
Wondering, "what do I read next? Want to keep track of books you’ve read? Books & Authors covers fiction in many genres and nonfiction too. Keep a list of what you read along with your comments about each book on My Reading Room. |
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Business and Company Resource Center
A great place to begin business research! Includes industry overviews, company histories, business periodicals, investment reports, corporate chronologies, financial analysis, company rankings, and much more. |
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Business Source Elite (EBSCOhost)
A powerful business resource with thousands of publications, including full-text trade magazines and peer-reviewed publications. Some information dates back to 1985, and new articles are added daily. |
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Chilton Library
Does your car need some TLC? Chilton's database provides detailed information for do-it-yourselfers and auto mechanics. You'll find wiring diagrams, recall notices, bulletins, maintenance and repair specs and more. |
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Corporate ResourceNet (EBSCOhost)
Designed for business people, this resource features citations and full-text articles from general business magazines, trade publications and management journals, as well as detailed profiles for the world's 10,000 largest companies. |
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CultureGrams
CultureGrams™ has something for students and travelers alike. Find statistics and descriptions of countries and U.S. states. Check out the photo gallery, maps, flags, national anthems, recipe collections and mini-biographies of a country’s famous people. To access from home, enter the term ocl for both the user-id and the password. |
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Curriculum Resource Center (Facts on File Online)
Great resource for middle school, high school and junior college teachers. Contains printable handout material on various curriculum subject areas. |
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Curriculum Resource Center: Junior Edition (Facts on File Online)
Attention teachers, here’s a resource to help you provide creative handouts for your elementary school students. Includes science experiments, history lessons, and snapshots of important people. |
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Custom Newspapers
Search The New York Times, The Star Ledger, plus dozens of other American and foreign newspapers including the Record (Bergen), Los Angeles Times, The Times of London, International Herald Tribune and papers from Mexico, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Korea, the Philippines and Hong Kong. |
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EBSCO Animals (EBSCOhost)
Can’t tell an alligator from a crocodile? Find out more on all things related to the animal kingdom, including their nature and habitat. Fun for all ages. |
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EBSCOhost
If you want to search more than one EBSCHOhost database at once, click on this link to see the entire group of databases. They cover a broad spectrum of topics. Some are designed specifically for children, teens, students or professionals. Search multiple databases by selecting the box next to each listing. |
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EBSCOhost: en Español
EBSCOhost es una colección de bases de datos, la cual contiene una variedad amplia de artículos de revistas y diarios en información general, negocios, y asuntos de la salud. También tiene productos diseñado específicamente para los niños y los adolescentes. |
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Enciclopedia Estudiantil: World Book Online en Español
Enciclopedia en Español. |
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Encyclopaedia Britannica Online
Immerse yourself in knowledge with free and complete access to the most famous and respected encyclopedia! This reference database works as a traditional encyclopedia, but it’s also much more: need a dictionary? check; want to read the latest headline? got that, too, and on and on…timelines, a world atlas, quotations and a classics resource, covering the great ideas of the Western World. This is a one-stop-shop for your information needs. Two available versions: for adults and teens, and kids and middle-school students. |
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Encyclopedia Britanncia for Kids
Welcome to Encyclopædia Britannica Online Library Edition for kids! Use this powerful resource to search or browse for information in encyclopedias, magazines, videos, and Web sites. Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia has been created especially for readers at the elementary school level. Thousands of shorter articles cover subjects for school and fun, from nations of the world to animals and sports. |
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ERIC (EBSCOhost)
Great resource for teachers and those interested in education. The Educational Resource Information Center (ERIC) contains scholarly articles, citations and abstracts from thousands of journals related to this exciting field. |
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Facts on File Online
Search across multiple history databases within Facts on File Online in an instant. Subject choices include: American History, American Indian History, American Women's History, Modern World History, Ancient and Medieval History and African-American History. |
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Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (Facts on File Online)
Not sure what to do with your life? You can now explore thousands of careers, browse scholarships, get advice about applying for jobs, learn how to write the perfect resume and get tips on how to ace an interview, all in one place! |
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Foundation Directory Online Professional Available at the Toms River, Brick, Lacey, Lakewood, Jackson, Point Pleasant Boro, and Stafford branches.
Does your organization need funding? Research corporate donors, grant making institutions, foundations and public charities. It also provides access to Philanthropy News Digest, new requests for proposals (RFPs), and job listings in the philanthropic field. |
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Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia (EBSCOhost)
Have a general question? "Look that up in your Funk and Wagnalls!" This encyclopedia provides extensive coverage on a variety of subjects, including images and biographies. |
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Gale Virtual Reference Library
Imagine a comprehensive reference library right at your fingertips; it’s all here- encyclopedias, almanacs and reference books on a wide variety of topics including movie reviews, college scholarships, the Vietnam War, Catholicism, endangered species and small business information. |
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Gale Virtual Reference Library: en Español
Gale Virtual Reference Library es una base de datos de enciclopedias, almanaques y recursos de referencia especiales para investigaciones multidisciplinarias. Instrucciones Especiales Para Obtener Materiales en Español: Seleccioné "preferences" > seleccioné "Spanish" >haga clic en "apply preferences" > haga clic en "OK" > haga clic en "basic" para una busquea básica o "advanced search" para una busquea mas avanzada. |
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Health Reference Center (Facts on File Online)
Do you need clear, reliable and comprehensive information on conditions, diseases, mental health and wellness issues? The Health Reference Center is your premier source for all health related matters. It also describes a number of testing procedures and has an extensive further reading list on numerous subjects. |
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Health Source: Consumer Edition (EBSCOhost)
Turn here for information on a variety of health topics, including specific diseases, conditions and lifestyle issues. You’ll find pamphlets, excerpts from health reference books, and articles from popular magazines such as Fit Pregnancy, Men's Health, Muscle & Fitness, Prevention, and Vegetarian Times. |
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Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition (EBSCOhost)
Updated biweekly this resource is geared towards nurses and medical professionals. |
