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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. Provided by the New Jersey State Library. | Available Everywhere |
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. This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
eBooks by EBSCOhost (formerly NetLibrary)
7000+ nonfiction free eBooks that are completely searchable, viewable and downloadable can now be found in this database. Creating a free My Ebscohost account is required before you can access these eBooks offline. You no longer need to be in the library to create your account the first time. Adobe® Digital Editions 1.7.1 or higher is required for offline viewing. Download this free software here. Provided by the New Jersey State Library.
Need Help? Read the quickstart guide | Available Everywhere |
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. Provided by the New Jersey State Library. | Available Everywhere |
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! This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
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. This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
Learning Express Library
Do you suffer from test anxiety? We can help! Learning Express Library allows you to practice taking sample tests online at any time in a variety of subject matters, for a number of grade levels and professions. Instant online scoring and analysis will allow you to feel more confident and prepared. *NEW*Job & Career Accelerator, a new part of Learning Express will guide you through every step of the process of finding a job and help you plan and execute an effective job search that's based on your experience, interests, and goals. Click on "New User" and enter your library barcode in the Username field. Choose a password. Verify password. Returning users login with their barcode and existing password. This database is provided through funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
Library, Information Science and Technology Abstracts (EBSCOhost)
Think it only takes the ability to “shush” to be a librarian? Well, think again. This resource covers all aspects related to librarianship. It indexes periodicals, books, research reports and proceedings as far back as the mid-1960s. Provided by the New Jersey State Library. | Available Everywhere |
NoveList K-8 Plus
Connect kids with books they'll love! NoveList K-8 Plus allows you to discover the fiction and nonfiction titles that are popular with young readers as well as titles to use in your classroom. Provided by the New Jersey State Library. | Available Everywhere |
Professional Development Collection (EBSCOhost)
Designed specifically for the professional educator, this database has it all- education journals, including peer-reviewed titles, and hundreds of educational reports. Provided by the New Jersey State Library. | Available Everywhere |
Universal Class for Libraries
Learn something new today! Continuing education courses free with an Ocean County Library card. Offers remote, 24/7 access via the Internet, real instructors, connecting with other students and continuing education units on selected courses. Classes offered include medical billing, computer skills, office skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, self-help, GED training, psychology, parenting, arts and crafts including photography, math, test preparation, computer basics, web development, small business, teacher resources, basic finance, writing, cooking, performing arts, alternative medicine, career training and more. If you are already registered, click here to start your lessons. This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
World Almanac for Kids Online
Find Taylor Swift’s birthday, or the nickname of South Dakota, or watch a video of the top ten cleverest animals (including the skateboarding bulldog) here. Also find information from from history to science, reading, and famous people. Easy to use and filled with fun facts. This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library. |
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