Academic Search Premier offers information in nearly every area of academic study and contains peer-reviewed scholarly journals, magazines, several major newspapers, and a limited number of books, conference proceedings, and government publications. The full text of many titles is available, but for some titles, the database includes indexing and abstracts only.
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Academic Search Premier Academic Journals
African-American History Databases & Directories
Covering more than 500 years of the African-American experience, this resource offers a fresh way to explore the full spectrum of African-American history and culture. Users can start their investigation of a topic with a video or slideshow overview, use the key content called out on the home page to find an entryway into the database, or dig deep into a subject or era through the Topic Centers. Read about key figures and events, examine famous speeches and other primary sources, and get context from the in-depth timelines. An important feature is the full cross-searchability across all the Infobase history databases for an even more comprehensive view of history.Powered by Infobase.
American History Online Databases & Directories
American History is a comprehensive resource that spans our nation’s history, with a user-friendly interface and award-winning content. The home page offers many ways to begin exploring the material, from the videos, slideshow overviews, and Topic Centers to the lists of key content handpicked by our editors to help users find a starting point for their research. By providing the most comprehensive range of information in one complete resource—subject entries, biographies, primary sources, videos and slideshows, images, timelines, and maps and graphs, plus full cross-searchability across all the Infobase history databases—American History offers a virtual library of American history for educators, students, and researchers. Powered by Infobase.
American Indian History Databases & Directories
American Indian History offers access to more than 15,000 years of culture and history, covering more than 600 Native American groups, through tablet/mobile-friendly videos and slideshows, images, biographies of key people, event and topic entries, primary sources, maps and graphs, and timelines. With a user-friendly interface, this award-winning database allows for an interactive, multifaceted look at the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. An important feature is full cross-searchability across all the Infobase history databases for an even more comprehensive view of history. Powered by Infobase.
Ancestry Library Edition Databases & Directories
Discover your family's story with one of the most popular online genealogy research sources. Update your family tree or learn more about your background through Census data, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more.
Ancient and Medieval History Databases & Directories
Ancient and Medieval History provides thorough coverage of world history from prehistory through the mid-1500s, with special Topic Centers on key eras, civilizations, and regions, including the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome; ancient and medieval Africa, Asia, and the Americas; medieval Europe and the Islamic World; and much more. Each civilization’s history is brought to life through tablet/mobile-friendly videos and slideshows, primary sources, maps and graphs, timelines, suggested readings, and suggested search terms. Powered by Infobase.
Atlantic, The Magazines
Access The Atlantic, a news magazine that covers politics, foreign affairs, business, culture, technology, and science since 1857. Through NewsBank, you can read online and print articles both recently and previously published!
This news resource, available through our partner at Newsbank, along with hundreds of other, provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues. Search news content using keyword searching or drill down to a specific newspaper, magazine or news site and browse by date.
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Beanstack
Black Life in America Magazines Newspapers
Black Life in America—a unique digital archive of news media—presents the broad sweep of African American history. By offering balanced coverage from diverse sources published from 1704 through present day, this multi-disciplinary resource is crucial for the study and interpretation of historical and current events.
This primary source collection offers an expansive window into centuries of African American history and illustrates the significant impacts African Americans have had on culture, the arts, science, politics, religion and more.
- Comprehensive coverage of the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day
- Sourced from more than 19,000 American and global news sources, including over 400 current and historical Black publications
- An easy-to-use online resource—updated daily—for research and the study of Black Life in America
Bloom’s Literature Academic Journals Databases & Directories
Based on the work of and canon established by Harold Bloom, the award-winning literary critic and Yale University professor, Bloom’s Literature includes critical material on thousands of writers and their works, plus thought-provoking essays, print and audio author interviews, timelines, synopses, and companion videos. Powered by Infobase.
Brainfuse: HelpNow
HelpNow by BrainFuse provides 24/7 on-demand tutoring across all K-12 subjects as well as live tutors available every day from 2:00 - 11:00 PM EDT. Not only does HelpNow provide unscheduled, instant tutoring and homework help, it features an innovative writing lab, high-stakes assessment and test preparation, ELL/ESL support and foreign language assistance.
Burlington County Times Newspapers
Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, and people in the Burlington County Times, with editions dating back to 2002.
This news resource, available through our partner at Newsbank, along with hundreds of other, provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues. Search news content using keyword searching or drill down to a specific newspaper, magazine or news site and browse by date.
Business Source Elite Databases & Directories
Browse news articles covering business and industry or locate detailed information about companies from over 1,000 business publications dating back to 1985. Business Source Elite is updated daily and also includes 10,000 substantial company profiles via Datamonitor. Powered by EBSCO.
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Central Record (Medford, NJ), The Newspapers
The Central Record of Medford was published semi-daily from 1975-2021. Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, and people in The Central Record of Medford, with editions dating back to 2001.
This news resource, available through our partner at NewsBank, along with hundreds of other, provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues. Search news content using keyword searching or drill down to a specific newspaper, magazine or news site and browse by date.
Consumer Reports Magazines
The comparison shopper’s go-to for up-to-date reviews of gadgets, appliances, home goods, services and vehicles. Search or browse current and past issues for articles that provide reviews and ratings. Full text articles date back to 1991.
Creativebug
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch classes anytime, anywhere. Since classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. No pressure, just possibilities!
Curriculum Resource Center Databases & Directories
For teachers and students seeking material to supplement for their classroom or course work, this portal provides access to a broad selection of printable handouts, such as maps, science diagrams, science experiments, historical images, math activities and timelines. Additional fact sheets cover history, religion, women’s studies, government, multicultural studies, and health and fitness. Powered by Infobase Facts on File.
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Divorce in New Jersey: A Self-Help Guide
This guide offers an overview of New Jersey divorce proceedings and includes guidance to help you understand the divorce process, file for divorce on your own, and respond if you are sued for divorce.
Download the divorce forms, opens a new window discussed in the guides above.
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Education Week Academic Journals
Since 1981, Education Week has been America's most trusted resource for K-12 education news and information.
This news resource, available through our partner at NewsBank, along with hundreds of other, provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues. Search news content using keyword searching or drill down to a specific newspaper, magazine or news site and browse by date.
Educational Resource Information Center (ERIC) Academic Journals
ERIC, the Educational Resource Information Center, is a national information system supported by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Library of Education, and the Office of Educational Research and Improvement. It provides access to information from journals included in the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index. Powered by EBSCO.
European Views of the Americas: 1493 to 1750 Databases & Directories
This database contains more than 32,000 entries and is a comprehensive guide to printed records about the Americas written in Europe before 1750. It covers the history of European exploration, portrayals of Native American peoples, and other works produced in Europe that make some mention of the discovery and emerging awareness of the Americas.
The database is derived from the seminal reference work, European Americana: A Chronological Guide to Works Printed in Europe Relating to the Americas, 1493-1750, commonly known as the Alden-Landis Bibliography (after the co-editors John Alden and Dennis Landis).
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Explora Databases & Directories
Explora helps young researchers to engage, explore and excel. The Explora experience for public libraries ensures that students, educators and library patrons can quickly find the reliable information they need to complete homework and research projects. Users can search for categories and topics that are broken down for younger and novice researchers.
Explora High School Databases & Directories
Designed for students in high school, this database provides researchers with hundreds of reference materials, biographies and more. Easily browse by topics including arts and literature, current events, history and cultural events.
Explora Middle School Databases & Directories
Start your research with Explora! Designed for the student, young researchers can look up biographies, articles on current events, or encyclopedia entries. The homepage features collections—arts and literature, biography, business and careers, current events, geography and culture, health, history and social science, and science and math—so users can easily browse by topic.
Explora Primary School Databases & Directories
Explora Primary School is a complete digital reference collection for elementary schools. The databases include full-text children's magazines, e-books, biographies and encyclopedia entries as well as professional development resources for educators.
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Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center is a reference database for lifelong career exploration and planning. It offers resources to assess career goals and interests, plan an education, learn workplace skills, find apprenticeships and internships, conduct a job search, and more. Access detailed job and industry profiles and over 55,000 resource entries. Powered by Infobase.
Foundation Directory Online Databases & Directories
Foundation Directory helps nonprofits find funding faster.
- Build robust prospect lists from 242,000+ grantmakers
- Know which funders are more likely to provide support
- Connect with key decision makers through the LinkedIn integration
- Find collaboration opportunities and join forces with other nonprofits
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GreenFILE Academic Journals Databases & Directories
GreenFILE offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done at each level to minimize these effects. Powered by EBSCO.
GuideStar Databases & Directories
GuideStar is the most comprehensive source of nonprofit information:
- Community members can easily find local nonprofits where they can donate, work, or volunteer
- Connect those in need to resources they rely on, such as food banks or shelters
- Access 2 million+ nonprofits
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Health Reference Center Databases & Directories
An essential resource for easy to understand health information, Health Reference Center includes comprehensive, in-depth coverage of body systems, current health issues, major diseases and conditions, treatments, and procedures, as well as health and nutrition information specific to men, women, children, teens, and seniors. The up-to-date information comes from hundreds of authoritative sources—information researchers can trust. Thirty-five Topic Centers highlight specially selected content to help users find a starting point for their studies, and numerous videos and collections of illustrations make it easy to find relevant visual media on the most frequently researched topics.
This important resource helps improve analytical and decision-making skills, addresses social pressures and influences, and provides functional health knowledge that encourages users to practice healthy behaviors. Powered by Infobase.
Health Source: Consumer Edition Databases & Directories
This rich collection of consumer health information provides access to full-text consumer health magazines and reference books. It also includes searchable full text for current health pamphlets. Powered by EBSCO.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition Academic Journals Databases & Directories
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition is a trusted full-text database covering nursing and allied health topics, including pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health, nursing management, medical law and more. Powered by EBSCO.
HeritageQuest Online
HeritageQuest Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources with unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. The database provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s. Powered by ProQuest, part of Clarivate.
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Indexes to Historical Burlington County Newspapers Newspapers
These indexes offer researchers a number of opportunities!
Citations are added everyday by BCLS staff and volunteers, so don't forget to search them frequently!
Get citations from Burlington County Newspaper Notices Index, Batsto Citizens Gazette, Bordentown Register/Register News, Central Record, New Jersey Mirror, Times-Advertiser/Community News Index.
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Kanopy Digital Collection Streaming
Stream critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, classic cinema, and award-winning foreign films on your TV, mobile phone, tablet or online. Kanopy features over 30,000 films from producers and distributors such as the Criterion Collection, the Great Courses, PBS, Media Education Foundation, Cohen Films, Women Make Movies and more.
Unique collections and instructional videos cover areas as broad and unique as Spanish-language cinema, British detective series to black history and civil rights and topics such as health, cooking, self-help and business and professional skills.
Each month, you receive 15 tickets in your account and use them based on numeric ticket designations per title. Your tickets reset on the first day of the month, and unused tickets don't roll over to the next month. You can get started by setting up your library account.
You can watch movies in your web browser, download the Kanopy TV app on supported smart TVs or on the Kanopy mobile app.
Kanopy Kids Streaming
This video streaming service offers educational and entertaining videos for children including TV shows, movies, animated storybooks, and more. Kanopy Kids is the safe, educational, and parent-trusted streaming platform with over 2,000 titles, ranging from beloved characters like Paddington Bear, Madeline, Blippi, Sesame Street and PBS Kids, to read-along story books by Vooks, Highlights, and Signed Stories.
You’ll be able to set up parental controls and a pin number so children can view content only located in the Kanopy Kids collection.
Please note you will find access to Kanopy Kids on the Kanopy homepage by clicking “Kids” in the upper right hand corner. In the mobile app, tap “More” at the bottom of the page and then “Go to Kanopy Kids.”
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Legal Information Source Academic Journals Databases & Directories
Providing exclusive online full text for many of the top consumer legal reference books, Legal Information Reference Center contains more than 225 full-text publications and thousands of legal forms, with more content being added on a regular basis. A majority of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo, the nation’s oldest and most-respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses. Powered by EBSCO.
Libby Digital Collection Magazines
Libby is the one-tap reading app to borrow & download books, audiobooks and magazines! Search for your favorite titles in our expansive collection representing diverse interests or explore your next read through catalog guides, subjects, featured titles and curated lists.
Discover books in our kids collection.
Browse titles in our teen collection.
Find popular and niche magazines in our digital newsstand.
For the best experience, download the app!
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts Academic Journals
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) indexes more than 560 core journals, nearly 50 priority journals, and nearly 125 selective journals; plus books, research reports and proceedings. Subject coverage includes librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management and more. Powered by EBSCO.
Literary Reference Source Academic Journals
Find literary supporting documents and analyses, such as plot summaries, literary criticisms, author biographies and interviews, book reviews, poems, short stories, and classic texts. This resource also offers an encyclopedia of literature, citation help, research guides, a literary glossary, and curriculum standards. Powered by Explora by EBSCO.
LOTE4KIDS Digital Collection
LOTE4Kids is an online database of children's books in a wide range of languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English ). Each book also comes with English translations to help kids learn language.
LOTE4Kids has 5000+ digital picture books in 75+ languages, with new books and languages released each month to help libraries to provide a more diverse and inclusive library service for their communities. The resource is ideal for bilingual families reinforcing a native tongue or for anyone needing practice and exposure to a new language they are learning.
App Instructions:
- Download the LOTE4Kids App today, available on Google Play or on the App Store.
- After getting the app you will be asked for your library name and your barcode. Search for the "Burlington County Library System" and enter your 14-digit bar code to get full access.
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Magic Desktop
Magic Desktop is edutainment software for Windows that prevents children from going onto windows and instead provides a safe, educational online playground for them instead. Kids can learn through the educational games on the website, watch educational videos and movies, and paint and draw digitally.
MasterFILE Elite Academic Journals Images & Scans Magazines
MasterFILE Elite provides full text for magazines and publications covering many general interest topics including business, health, education, general science and multicultural issues. It also includes an image collection of more than 2 million photos, maps and flags. Powered by EBSCO.
Middle Search Plus Databases & Directories Magazines
Middle Search Plus contains full text for more than 150 popular, middle school magazines. In addition to the full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for nearly 200 magazines. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies, historical essays and student pamphlets. Powered by EBSCOhost.
Military & Government Collection Databases & Directories
Designed to offer current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government, this database offers a thorough collection of periodicals, academic journals, and other content pertinent to the increasing needs of those sites. The Military & Government Collection provides cover-to-cover full text for nearly 300 journals and periodicals and indexing and abstracts for more than 400 titles. Powered by EBSCO.
Modern World History Databases & Directories
Modern World History offers a comprehensive look at world history from the mid-15th century to the present. Thousands of subject entries, biographies, images, videos and slideshows, maps and graphs, primary sources, and timelines combine to provide a detailed and comparative view of the people, places, events, and ideas that have defined modern world history. Focused Topic Centers pull forward interesting entries, search terms, documents, and maps handpicked by our editors to help users find a starting point for their research, as well as videos and slideshow overviews to offer a visual introduction to key eras and regions. Powered by Infobase.
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National Review Magazines
National Review is an American conservative editorial magazine, focusing on news and commentary pieces on political, social, and cultural affairs. Powered by NewsBank
New York Times (in-library access) Digital Collection Newspapers
Enjoy complimentary unlimited access to the world’s finest journalism.
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- If you are not using a library computer, connect your device to our WiFi (Burlco)
- Register or log in at nytimes.com/register
- Enjoy unlimited access to NYTimes.com on any device during your visit!
New York Times (out-of-library access) Digital Collection Newspapers
Access from Home or Office (Digital Edition)
Explore the New York Times Digital Edition from the comfort of your home computer or mobile device, compliments of your library.
- Create a free NYTimes.com account OR log into your current NYTimes.com account.
- Visit https://bcls.lib.nj.us/resource/new-york-times-in-library-access/, opens a new window to activate a 72-hour activation code.
- Your pass will be activated from the moment you see the confirmation message appear. This message will also be sent to the email address linked to your NYTimes.com account.
- Once confirmed, you can enjoy seamless full access to NYTimes.com, INYT.com and NYTimes mobile apps for 72 hours by logging into your account.
Update: The NYT account you create will also have access to NYT Audio, (exclusive to iOS at this time)
Newark Star-Ledger, The Newspapers
Find full-text articles of news, issues, events, and people in the Newark Star-Ledger with editions dating back to 1989 and fully scanned editions from 2017 to today. The site is updated daily and includes all the articles, editorials, announcements, sports articles, puzzles, comics, and other features you would find in the print edition. You can also search by date, year, author, headline, municipality, and more.
This news resource, available through our partner at Newsbank, along with hundreds of other, provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues. Search news content using keyword searching or drill down to a specific newspaper, magazine or news site and browse by date.
NewsBank Magazines Newspapers
A comprehensive collection of articles on local news, issues, events, people and sports, as well as obituaries, editorials, and other features, from local and nationwide newspapers and magazines.
- Local newspapers include Burlington County Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, The Central Record, The Trentonian, Press of Atlantic City and Newark Star-Ledger.
Newspaper Source Plus Databases & Directories Newspapers
Newspaper Source Plus provides a full-text digital collection of the world’s major news content. It includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires and news magazines. In addition, it offers television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources. Powered by EBSCO.
Newsweek Magazines
Newsweek magazine provides in-depth analysis, news, and opinion about international issues, technology, business, culture, and politics.
This news resource, available through our partner at NewsBank, along with hundreds of other, provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues. Search news content using keyword searching or drill down to a specific newspaper, magazine or news site and browse by date.
NJ Historic Postcard Images Collection Images & Scans
Discover snapshots of local history with this digital collection of over 400 postcards. Most cover Burlington County locations, though others showcase Central and South Jersey locations, including Trenton, Atlantic City, Camden and Batsto.
NoveList
NoveList connects readers to books by providing tools to discover titles by age, interest, genre and style. Use its other features to locate books mentioned in the media or related to other works, or search by other limiters such as an author’s nationality, reading level, number of pages, or a read-alike. Powered by EBSCO.
Novelist K-8
Novelist K-8 provides readers with curated lists of reading recommendations. Users can search by age range, genres, read-alikes, award winning titles and more. You will also find discussion questions, book reviews and other teaching tools to help promote literacy.
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Open Dissertations
Open Dissertations now includes the content from American Doctoral Dissertations. It is a free database with records for more than 1.4 million electronic theses and dissertations from more than 320 universities around the world. Powered by EBSCO.
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Peterson’s Test & Career Prep
Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes, and explore careers.
Philadelphia Inquirer, The Newspapers
Find full-text articles or actual scanned copies of this major metropolitan newspaper, with archived text articles as far back as 1981, and fully scanned editions going back to 2018. The site is updated daily and includes all the articles, editorials, announcements, sports articles, puzzles, comics, and other features you would find in the print edition. You can also search by date, year, author, headline, municipality, and more.
This news resource, available through our partner at Newsbank, along with hundreds of other, provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues. Search news content using keyword searching or drill down to a specific newspaper, magazine or news site and browse by date.
Philadelphia Magazine Magazines
Philadelphia Magazine covers all things Philadelphia! It provides topical, in-depth reports on crucial and controversial issues confronting the region-business trends, political analysis, metropolitan planning, sociological trends, plus critical reviews of the cultural, sports and entertainment scene.
This news resource, available through our partner at Newsbank, along with hundreds of other, provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues. Search news content using keyword searching or drill down to a specific newspaper, magazine or news site and browse by date.
Points of View Reference Source Databases & Directories
Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, Points of View Reference Source provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
Points of View Reference Source covers hundreds of topics, each with an Overview (objective background/description), Point (argument) and Counterpoint (opposing argument).
Each topic also features a Guide to Critical Analysis which helps the reader evaluate the controversy and enhances students’ ability to read critically, develop their own perspective on the issues, and write or debate an effective argument on the topic.
Press of Atlantic City, The Newspapers
Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, and people in The Press of Atlantic City, with editions dating back to 1988. Fully scanned editions are available from 2018 onward. The site is updated daily and includes obituaries, editorials, announcements, sports articles, real estate information and transactions, and other features. You can also search by date, year, author, headline, municipality, and more.
This news resource, available through our partner at Newsbank, along with hundreds of other, provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues. Search news content using keyword searching or drill down to a specific newspaper, magazine or news site and browse by date.
Primary Search Databases & Directories Magazines
Primary Search, designed specifically for elementary school libraries and public library children’s rooms, contains full text for more than 60 popular, elementary school magazines. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles).
ProCitizen
Through a series of 100 informative videos, plus practice exercises and quizzes, this resource will help you successfully prepare for and pass the naturalization test and become an American citizen.
Pronunciator
Learn a new language anywhere you are with Pronunciator
Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 163 languages with self-directed lessons, live teachers, movies, music, and more. Learn online, at your pace and schedule! Library customers can enjoy free access to:
- More than 160 languages including Spanish, French, Japanese, Arabic, and Icelandic;
- Thousands of language courses for all ages and skill levels;
- Travel prep courses;
- ESL for 51 languages;
- Live conversation courses for select languages;
- Pronunciation and pitch analyzers; and
- Progress tracking across all devices.
If you're looking for ways to learn on-the-go, download the Bluebird app and bring Pronunciator language courses with you on a tablet or smartphone. If you have previously registered with Pronunciator, you are able to log into Bluebird with the same credentials. If you have not started courses in Pronunciator, it's not a problem, as you can register directly in Bluebird!
Download the free app from the App Store or Google Play.
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Reference Solutions
Get access to business, residential and health directories all in one place. Search listings by name, geographic area and other criteria, such as new homeowners, physicians and dentists, or business type. Users can also view a vast directory of job listings by location or title. Provided by the NJ State Library.
Referencia Latina Academic Journals Databases & Directories
Recurso de referencia en español con 50,000 entradas que cubren docenas de temas.
This comprehensive Spanish-language database offers content from a variety of sources, including 49,000 encyclopedia entries, on topics like sports, jobs, history, art, personal finance, and more.
Regional Business News Databases & Directories
This resource provides local business news from over 75 regional publications, including business journals, newspapers and newswires, from across the United States. Search by keyword, resource type, and date of publication. Regional Business News provides comprehensive full text coverage and is updated on a daily basis. Powered by EBSCO.
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Scholastic Teachables Databases & Directories
Scholastic Teachables provides unlimited access to printable educational materials such as worksheets, lesson plans, activity sheets, ready-to-use mini-lessons and more. Teachers and authors create and vet thousands of high‑quality, ready‑to-use resources for educators, parents, and homeschool families.
Science Online Databases & Directories
With a wealth of content that facilitates STEM research and learning, Science Online offers a comprehensive overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines. Topic Centers feature specially selected content on core science disciplines to help students find a starting point for their research. Students can also access the full, updated content of our unique science eLearning Modules, which target a variety of core topics and feature valuable Teacher Support materials for seamless in-class integration. Plus, interactive science experiments allow students to replicate the in-class laboratory experience in a safe and user-friendly environment, and interactive activities challenge and test students’ learning of the subject matter.
Slate Magazines
Slate is a daily web-based magazine and a podcast network. Founded in 1996, they are a general-interest publication offering analysis and commentary about politics, news, business, technology, and culture.
Available through our partner at Newsbank, this news resource, along with hundreds of other, provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues. Search news content using keyword searching or drill down to a specific newspaper, magazine or news site and browse by date.
Small Business Reference Source Databases & Directories
Find articles, statistics, market reports and more by type of business. Brush up on skills every small business owner should know, so you can be the best boss you can be. Powered by Explora by EBSCO.
Smithsonian Magazines
Read the Smithsonian magazine that features topics and subject matters studied and exhibited by the Smithsonian Institution. Science, history, art, pop culture, and innovation are just some of the topics covered.
This news resource, available through our partner at Newsbank, along with hundreds of other, provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues. Search news content using keyword searching or drill down to a specific newspaper, magazine or news site and browse by date.
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Teacher Reference Center Academic Journals Databases & Directories
Teacher Reference Center is an educator resource providing indexing and abstracts for hundreds of periodicals. In addition, 96% of journals indexed in TRC are peer-reviewed. Powered by EBSCO.
Topics include: Assessment, Best Practices, Continuing Education, Current Pedagogical Research, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Instructional Media, Language Arts, Literacy Standards, School Administration, Science & Mathematics, and Teacher Education.
Trenton Times, The Newspapers
The Times serves Trenton and Mercer County, NJ with a strong focus on the government of New Jersey. Read a current edition or search archives back to 1993.
This news resource, available through our partner at Newsbank, along with hundreds of other, provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues. Search news content using keyword searching or drill down to a specific newspaper, magazine or news site and browse by date.
Trentonian, The Newspapers
Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, and people in The Trentonian, with editions dating back to 2000. The site is updated daily and includes new and archived obituaries, editorials, announcements, sports articles, real estate information and transactions, and other features. Search by date, year, author, headline, municipality, and more.
This news resource, available through our partner at Newsbank, along with hundreds of other, provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues. Search news content using keyword searching or drill down to a specific newspaper, magazine or news site and browse by date.
TumbleBooks Digital Collection
Enjoy this unlimited collection of E-books specially curated for children. With over 1200 animated and talking picture books, this is a great way to encourage children to enjoy reading. Books are available in Spanish, French, chapter books, non-fiction and includes game and puzzles!
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Udemy for Libraries Streaming
This online platform provides video instruction for adults who want to learn skills for a new job, advance in their profession, or deepen a personal interest. More than 10,000 video-based, up-to-date courses are available in business, technology, software, and personal development—including more than 4,000 courses taught by instructors in their native language (French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish).
Use their extensive language learning tutorials to master major European languages, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic as well as American Sign Language and sign languages used in other countries.
Expand and support your career goals by taking courses to improve productivity, learn new skills and understand the workplace. Teachers can improve curriculum development and classroom management skills.
Requires an Outlook or Gmail email address.
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Value Line Investment Center Databases & Directories
Meet your personal financial goals with Value Line! This investment information resource integrates volumes of data, analytical tools, proprietary forecasts, opinions, predictive ranks, and expert guidance to help you make informed decisions.
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Westlaw Databases & Directories
Thomson Reuters Westlaw is the industry's preferred online legal research service. A rich and complex resource, Westlaw can help you locate information unavailable from other sources. Their powerful search features are also useful to find and filter search results to exactly what you need.
New Jersey Law and Regulations
- Search the administrative code for regulations covering state agencies, or look up state statutes covering laws relevant to those living and working in the State of New Jersey.
Federal Laws and Regulations
- Access the United States Code Annotated and the United States Constitution for access to federal laws and regulations.
Form Finder
- Search and download state-specific legal forms using the New Jersey Form Finder. Or, look up supporting documents on a number of topics.
Court Cases
- Research court cases, decisions, and high court dissenting opinions by topic area and understand the specifics of each case.
Practice Area
- Use the practice area section of Westlaw to start a topical research on subjects like bankruptcy, estate planning, immigration, and employment. After searching, learn to locate related resources, such as court cases, forms, and regulations.
World Almanac for Kids Online
Erasing the line between homework support and fun exploration, The World Almanac®for Kids includes exclusive online-only material as well as content from award-winning Chelsea House and Facts On File sets and series. Each topic area provides resources for homework, reports, and projects, and kids can explore age-appropriate subjects while developing online research skills with a trusted content source.
World Geography and Culture Databases & Directories
Comprehensive, authoritative, and easy to navigate, World Geography and Culture is a resource for the study of countries, cultures, and geographic concepts. Every nation of the world is profiled in depth, with more than 40 entries and more than 100 statistical indicators covering all aspects of each nation’s geography, history, society, and culture. At-a-glance information, maps and flags, videos, images, audio recordings, gazetteer entries, biographies of prominent people, a timeline, and current news supplement each country’s profile. Information for the U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and international territories is similarly detailed.
In addition to researching individual countries and states, a variety of tools are available for studying Earth and geographic regions, comparing countries and states, and researching terms and concepts. Powered by Infobase.