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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 (January 1999 - June 19, 2009 only), and the Press of Atlantic City. The Asbury Park Press, the Ocean County Observer and other Gannett papers will be removed from this database by the publisher shortly. The library is in negotiations to resume access to the Asbury Park Press with the new vendor chosen by Gannett. Please contact your library for more information. This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
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. This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
AtoZ Maps Online
Finding good quality maps on the Internet can be difficult. AtoZ Maps gives you high quality political maps, physical maps, all of the USGS topographic maps, thematic maps, climate change maps, environment maps, historic maps, hurricane maps, earthquake maps, volcano maps, fire maps, animal and plant species distribution maps, current event maps, GIS data, geology maps, topographic maps, and outline maps. These maps are easily saved or printed. This database also includes 2,700 flag images, 300 geography crossword puzzles, 267 geography lesson plans, 30 interactive geography games quizzes and other learning tools for teachers and homeschoolers. For remote access use the library barcode box on their homepage to log in not the username or password boxes. This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
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. Need help? Read the quickstart guide. This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
Career Library
Have to write a resume? Free career and skill assessments, information on colleges and careers are just part of what available to you 24/7 in this resource. The free and very easy resume maker is listed on the main menu on the left hand side of the page as “Create a resume.” Just copy and paste the resume you create into Microsoft Word to save or print. . This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
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. 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. 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. | Home Only |
ListenNJ
Even when the library is closed, you can still find and enjoy your favorite books. Free downloads of audio books to your personal PC, laptop or MP3 player are now available 24/7. Use this link to check whether your device is supported and which format to download. Some titles now available in IPod compatible format. UPDATE: ListenNJ has added downloadable eBooks! Use this link to see if your eBook reader is compatible with ListenNJ eBooks. This database is provided through funding from the Ocean County Library.
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Literature Resources for Students
Reference works written specifically for high school students, Literature for Students is a compilation of digitized books from Gale Virtual Reference Library—with criticisms, information about novels, short stories, drama, Shakespeare and more—available free at home or in the library. This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
Mango Languages
Mango Complete offers in-depth courses in Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Greek, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, English for Spanish speakers, English for Polish speakers and English for Brazilian Portuguese speakers. Mango Basic offers short courses in the languages listed above as well asArabic (Leventine), Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Urdu, Turkish, Hebrew, Korean,Vietnamese, Thai, Tagalog, Hindi, Irish. English as a Second Language (ESL) courses in ESL French, ESL Italian, ESL German, ESL Russian, ESL Mandarin Chinese, ESL Cantonese Chinese & ESL Japanese. Your computer must have Adobe Flash 9 for Mango Complete & Adobe Flash 10 for Mango Basic. This database is provided through funding from the Ocean County Library.
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MasterFile Premier (EBSCOhost)
If you don’t know where to go to begin your research, try this resource. It contains articles from thousands of magazines and covers a broad range of topics. You can also find issues of popular magazines like Consumer Reports, People, Martha Stewart Living or Sports Illustrated. Provided by the New Jersey State Library. | Available Everywhere |
Middle Search Plus (EBSCOhost)
Attention middle and junior high school students. Need some help with that homework? Here’s a great place to find some answers. This database has magazine articles, biographies and primary source documents for all your assignments and reports. There’s also a collection of photos, maps and flags. 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 |
NoveList Plus
Is there life after Harry Potter? Find a new favorite author or series with recommendations based on your preferences, using features such as Author Read-Alikes, Book Discussion Guides, Book Lists, Describe a Plot, Explore Fiction, and Find Similar Books. Novelist Plus now includes nonfiction! Provided by the New Jersey State Library. | Available Everywhere |
Points of View Reference Center
An excellent resource for students writing position papers and anyone looking to see all sides of an argument. In depth coverage of controversial topics includes an overview, point (affirmative argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument). Hone your debating and critical thinking skills as you explore topics including the separation of church and state, standardized testing and stem cell research.Provided by the New Jersey State Library. | Available Everywhere |
Science Online (Facts on File Online)
Do you have a chemistry assignment that seems incomprehensible? Or a science fair project deadline looming? Science Online can help! It presents a broad range of scientific disciplines, from forensics to astronomy, through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies and experiments. Suffer no more, use Science Online to help you make sense of the natural world. This database is provided through funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
Student Research Center (EBSCOhost)
Need homework help? This research tool is designed especially for students in grades 6-12. Students can search for magazine, newspaper and encyclopedia articles, biographies, country and state information, photographs, videos and more – all through one simple interface. Searches can be limited to a particular student’s reading level. Provided by the New Jersey State Library. | Available Everywhere |
Teen Health and Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers
Information and Advice about Teen Health from the experts. Quizzes, Polls, Links, Stories and national 24-hour hotlines for teens in crisis. This database is provided through funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
Today's Science
Today’s Science explains important developments in biology, chemistry, the environment, space, physics, and technology putting the latest science news in context. Includes multiple tools for students including a Science Fair Guide, Science Encyclopedia and guide to research topics. Great tools for teachers include National Science Education Standards, Curriculum based activities and assignments, and other supplements for classroom use. A Facts on File news service. This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library.
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World Book Advanced
Don’t have an encyclopedia set at home? You do now! World Book Advanced provides all the content in the print edition of World Book Encyclopedia, plus many more articles, pictures, sound and video files, maps, a dictionary, suggestions for educators, and more. This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
World Book Kids
World Book Kids is a great online encyclopedia for elementary to middle school students with easy-to-read articles, lots of pictures, and fun activities. Great teacher resources, too. This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
World Book Student
World Book Student is for grades 8 and up providing in-depth articles, e-books, databases, sound and video files, and a wealth of primary source materials. This is the place to start for school reports! Special section on exploring information about New Jersey. This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
World Geography & Culture Online (Facts on File Online)
See the earth differently through World Geography & Culture Online. It combines detailed, printable, full-color maps of countries, provinces, and states with up-to-date statistical and local information, which allows you to rank and compare states and countries in a variety of categories including population and income. This database is provided through funding from the Ocean County Library. |
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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. This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County 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 |
Global Road Warrior
Don’t plan a trip abroad without using this! Business travelers, students and tourists need this information on customs, money, etiquette, visas, immunizations, airports, electronics, holidays, maps, climate, holidays and more on 175 countries. The newest added category is country specific information on food including recipes. For remote access use the library barcode box on their homepage to log in not the username or password boxes. This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
Library Catalog
Search the library catalog by selecting your desired index, enter the start of your search term and select the 'go' button. | Available Everywhere |
Literature Resource Center
Extremely useful and easy to navigate, LRC is your one-stop source for all things related to authors and their works. It provides criticisms, work overviews, articles, bibliographies, author timelines, biographies, topical essays and literary term definitions. This database is provided through funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
Primary Search (EBSCOhost)
Hey kids, this database was created just for you. Here’s a collection of over 70 popular magazines for elementary school students. It’s a great place to research your reports and find answers to those hard homework questions. Provided by the New Jersey State Library. | Available Everywhere |
TOPICsearch (EBSCOhost)
Abortion. Immigration. Global Warming. Delve into controversial contemporary issues with this comprehensive resource. Easy-to-use drop down menus make this a great database for students. Contains articles from thousands of diverse sources, and covers political, scientific, economic, and social topics. Provided by the New Jersey State Library. |
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