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	Bibliomania Find searchable full-text editions of thousands of classic works of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry; some reference titles and contemporary articles; plus study guides and book notes for standard high school and college assigned reading. "Bibliomania is supported by an Academic Board which comprises leading literature professors from Harvard, Princeton, Yale and Oxford universities." Recommended by SBPL
	Bartleby Provides free web access to books, and quotations and much more. Recommended by SBPL
	BookFlix (inside library) BookFlix (outside library) BookFlix from Scholastic is an exciting new online literacy resource that engages students, reinforces core reading skills, and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration — it's a direct path to deepening students' love of reading and learning. Provided by SBPL Flash Demo; Help File
	Britannica Encyclopedia (inside library) Britannica Encyclopedia (outside library) Use this powerful resource to search or browse for information in encyclopedias, magazines, videos, and Web sites. Encyclopædia Britannica Online Library Edition offers two ways to access this wealth of information. You can choose a library appropriate for your grade level: 1. Britannica Reference Center for high school students and up 2. Britannica Kids for middle school or elementary students and up You can search the chosen encyclopedia as well as magazines, Web sites, and videos. You can also explore Learning Materials, a dictionary and thesaurus, atlases, timelines, and other features -- all at the appropriate grade level. Provided by SBPL. Help File

	Directory of Open Access Journals This service covers free, full text, quality controlled scientific and scholarly journals. We aim to cover all subjects and languages. There are now 4358 journals in the directory. Recommended by SBPL Help File
	EBSCOHOST Full text articles from thousands of magazines and journals. Provided by NJ State Library
	Ebsco Academic Search Premier This multi-disciplinary database provides full text for more than 4,650 journals, including full text for more than 3,900 peer-reviewed titles. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles. Provided by NJ State Library Flash Demo ; Help File
	Ebsco Biography Collection Complete Offers a comprehensive collection of full-text biographies supporting history, science, the arts, music, literature, multicultural studies, gender studies, business, government & politics, sports, entertainment and many other areas. This database features more than 177,000 full-text biographies from many different sources. Provided by NJ State Library Flash Demo ; Help File
	Ebsco Business Search Interface The Business Searching Interface was designed to take full advantage of all of the diverse content available in our Business Source Premier, Business Source Premier: Alumni Edition, Business Source Corporate, and Business Source Complete databases - the definitive research tools for business journals and other sources. Provided by NJ State Library Flash Demo ; Help File
	Ebsco ERIC ERIC, the Education Resource Information Center, contains more than 1,300,000 records and links to more than 317,000 full-text documents dating back to 1966. Provided by NJ State Library Help File
	Ebsco GreenFILE 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 global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. The database provides indexing and abstracts for more than 384,000 records, as well as Open Access full text for more than 4,700 records. Provided by NJ State Library Flash Demo ; Help File
	Ebsco Kids Search Kids Search makes it easy for students to search by keyword or by topic to find the most useful search results. Results can be easily sorted by source type - -magazines, reference books, photos, flags, etc. Provided by NJ State Library Flash Demo ; Help File
	Ebsco Health Source: Consumer Edition This database is the richest collection of consumer health information available to libraries worldwide, providing information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health. Health Source: Consumer Edition provides access to nearly 80 full text, consumer health magazines. Provided by NJ State Library Help File
	Ebsco Health Source: Nursing/Academic This database provides nearly 550 scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines. Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition also features the Lexi-PAL Drug Guide, which covers 1,300 generic drug patient education sheets with more than 4,700 brand names. Provided by NJ State Library Help File
	Ebsco History Reference Center History Reference Center offers full text from more than 2,500 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, cover to cover full text for nearly 170 leading history periodicals, more than 112,000 historical documents, 113,000 biographies of historical figures, more than 112,000 historical photos and maps, and more than 80 hours of historical video. Click here for a complete title list. Click here for more info. Provided by NJ State Library Flash Demo ; Help File
	Ebsco Literary Reference Center Literary Reference Center (LRC) is a comprehensive literary reference database, which provides users with a broad spectrum of reference information from antiquity to the present day. LRC is a comprehensive database that combines information from over 1,000 books and monographs, major literary encyclopedias and reference works, hundreds of literary journals, and unique sources not available anywhere else. LRC contains detailed information on the most studied authors and their works and is an essential resource for public, academic and high school libraries. Provided by NJ State Library Flash Demo ; Help File
	Ebsco MAS Ultra – School Edition This comprehensive database, designed specifically for high school libraries, contains full text for more than 500 popular, high school magazines including America’s Civil War, American Heritage, American History, Archaeology, Astronomy, Bioscience, Careers & Colleges, Civil War Times, Congressional Digest, Discover, Economist, History Today, Nation, National Review, New Republic, New Scientist, Popular Science, Science News, Scientific American, Smithsonian, World War II, etc. Provided by NJ State Library Help File
	Ebsco MasterFILE Premier Designed specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for nearly 1,750 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also contains full text for nearly 500 reference books and 164,424 primary source documents, as well as an Image Collection of over 453,000 photos, maps & flags. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost. Provided by NJ State Library Flash Demo ; Help File
	Ebsco MiddleSearch Plus Middle Search Plus provides full text for more than 140 popular, middle school magazines. All full text articles included in the database are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies and historical essays. Middle Search Plus also contains 84,774 biographies, 105,786 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of over 453,000 photos, maps and flags. Provided by NJ State Library Flash Demo ; Help File
	Ebsco Novelist K-8 Plus NoveList K-8 Plus is a comprehensive reading resource for fiction and nonfiction. With its fun and intuitive interface, and extensive feature content, NoveList K-8 Plus will help you integrate reading across the c+urriculum and support your young readers. Provided by NJ State Library Flash Demo ; Help File
	Ebsco Novelist Plus NoveList Plus is a comprehensive readers' advisory resource for fiction and nonfiction. With its intuitive interface and extensive feature content, NoveList Plus will help you to answer the question of what to read next. Provided by NJ State Library Flash Demo ; Help File
	Ebsco Points of View The Points of View Reference Center is an interface intended for public, academic, and high school libraries. Points of View is designed to assist researchers in understanding the full scope of controversial subjects. High school and undergraduate students can use Points of View as a guide to debate, developing arguments, writing position papers, and for development of critical thinking skills. Each Points of View Essay includes a series of questions and additional material to generate further thought. Also included are thousands of supporting articles from the world’s top political and societal publications. Provided by NJ State Library Flash Demo ; Help File
	Ebsco Primary Search rimary Search provides full text for more than 70 popular, magazines for elementary school research. All full text articles included in the database are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles), and full text information dates as far back as 1990. Provided by NJ State Library Help File
	Ebsco Professional Development Collection Designed for professional educators, this database provides a highly specialized collection of nearly 520 high quality education journals, including more than 350 peer-reviewed titles. This database also contains more than 200 educational reports. Professional Development Collection is the most comprehensive collection of full text education journals in the world. Provided by NJ State Library Help File
	Ebsco Salud en Espanol Salud en Español provee reportes completos basados en evidencias y fichas de datos relacionados a todos los aspectos de la salud y el bienestar. Reportes específicos por tema que cubren todos los aspectos de la salud, dan información general importante en relación a enfermedades, afecciones y procedimientos de diversos tratamientos. Provided by NJ State Library Help File
	Ebsco Science Reference Center A comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content. This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife. Provided by NJ State Library Flash Demo ; Help File
	Ebsco Searchasaurus Magazines, Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Reference Books for Primary Grades. Provided by NJ State Library Flash Demo ; Help File
	Ebsco Student Research Center EBSCO's Student Research Center makes it easy for students to search by keyword or by topic to find the most useful search results. Results can be easily sorted by source type—magazines, reference books, photos, flags, etc. Provided by NJ State Library Flash Demo; Help File
	Ebsco Topic Search Contains full text for over 60,000 articles from 399 diverse sources including international and regional newspapers, EBSCO's unparalleled collection of periodicals, biographies, public opinion polls, book reviews, pamphlets, and government information.Search; Provided by NJ State Library Help File
	Facts on File Science, history, multicultural studies and health. Provided by SBPL Topical entries of biographies, maps, timeline entries, primary source documents, images and videos.
	Facts On File American History Online Spans more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history, highlighting the important people and events of the American experience. Provided by SBPL. Topical entries of biographies, maps, timeline entries, primary source documents, images and videos. Flash Demo ; Help File
	Facts On File American Indian History Online Offers thorough access to more than 15,000 years of Native American culture, history, and heritage. Provided by SBPL. Topical entries of biographies, maps, timeline entries, primary source documents, images and videos. Flash Demo ; Help File
	Facts on File American’s Women’s History Online Covers the important people, events, legislation, and issues relevant to the study of women's history in the United States. Provided by SBPL. Topical entries of biographies, maps, timeline entries, primary source documents, images and videos. Flash Demo Coming Soon; Help File
	Facts on File Ancient and Medieval History Online Explores the pre-modern world with in-depth focus on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Provided by SBPL. Topical entries of biographies, maps, timeline entries, primary source documents, images and videos. Flash Demo Coming Soon; Help File
	Facts on File Bloom's Literary Reference Online Examines great writers, important works, memorable characters, and influential movements and events in world literature. Provided by SBPL. Topical entries of biographies, maps, timeline entries, primary source documents, images and videos. Flash Demo ; Info Sheet (PDF);
	Facts on File Curriculum Resource Center Provides a library of printable teacher-handout material for the middle school, high school, and junior college curriculum. Provided by SBPL. Topical entries of biographies, maps, timeline entries, primary source documents, images and videos. Flash Demo Coming Soon; Help File
	Facts on File Curriculum Resource Center: Junior Edition Provides a library of printable teacher-handout material and other content geared for elementary-level students. Provided by SBPL. Topical entries of biographies, maps, timeline entries, primary source documents, images and videos. Flash Demo Coming Soon; Help File
	Facts on File - Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center This database enables the user to explore different occupations. Salaries, occupational outlook and prospects, educational and licensure requirements and school, scholarship and internship information are available. Tools for career assessment, resume-writing and job searching are also offered. Provided by SBPL. Topical entries of biographies, maps, timeline entries, primary source documents, images and videos. Flash Demo ; Help File
	Facts on File Health Reference Center Provides clear and comprehensive information on conditions and diseases, health and wellness, mental health, and the human body. Provided by SBPL Flash Demo Coming Soon; Help File . Topical entries of biographies, maps, timeline entries, primary source documents, images and videos.
	Facts on File History Databases Search all of the following history database files at one time: American History Online, American Women's History Online, African-American History Online, American Indian History Online, Modern World History Online, Ancient and Medieval History Online. Provided by SBPL. Topical entries of biographies, maps, timeline entries, primary source documents, images and videos. Help File
	Facts On File Modern World History Online Covers the people, places, and events in the broad expanse of history—from mid-15th century to the present. Provided by SBPL. Topical entries of biographies, maps, timeline entries, primary source documents, images and videos. Flash Demo Coming Soon; Help File
	Facts on File Science Online Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments. Provided by SBPL. Topical entries of biographies, maps, timeline entries, primary source documents, images and videos. Flash Demo ; Info Sheet (PDF);
	Facts on File World Atlas Combines detailed, printable, full-color maps of countries, provinces, and states with up-to-date statistical and local information. Provided by SBPL. Topical entries of biographies, maps, timeline entries, primary source documents, images and videos. Flash Demo Coming Soon; Help File
	Family Search Free Family History, Family Tree, and Genealogy . Records and Resources from Around the World. Recommended by SBPL. Help File ;
	Gale Encyclopedia of World Biography Mother Theresa. Princess Diana. Tom Clancy. Johnnie Cochran. Betty Shabazz. These are just a few of the people you'll find biographical information on in the Encyclopedia of World Biography. Provided by SBPL. Flash Demo ; Help File
	Gale Virtual Reference Search Reference E-Books Arts, Business, Education, Environment, History, Medicine. Provided by SBPL Flash Demo ; Help File
	Gale Virtual Reference History Library Search through dozens of full text reference books on U.S. and World History. Provided by SBPL
	Get Help Work related information and resources from the State of NJ. Recommended by SBPL
	Google Book Search A searchable archive of the full texts of books scanned from publishers and libraries. The site includes a discussion of what portions of materials are available for books that may still be under copyright protection: "you'll only see snippets of text directly around your search term. This snippet view is designed to help users ... make a decision about whether to go find a physical copy of the book." Formerly known as Google Print. Recommended by SBPL
	The Harvard Classics and Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction Provides searchable and browsable texts of the 50-volume Harvard Classics and the 20-volume Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction, originally published between 1909 and 1917. The site claims these materials "cover every major literary figure, philosopher, religion, folklore and historical subject through the twentieth century." Many works include introductions and indexes. Also includes Lectures on the Harvard Classics . From Bartleby.com. Recommended by SBPL
	Healthy New Jersey HealthyNJ is a product of the University Libraries at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. The Consumer Health Information Task Force, comprised of librarians from each of the four UMDNJ Campus Libraries, developed the content of the Web Site to meet the health care information needs of consumers, particularly the citizens of New Jersey. HealthyNJ also has relevance for NJ based policy makers and health care professionals. Recommended by SBPL
	iBistro (LMXAC) Search for books in the Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium Catalog (includes South Brunswick Public Library). Provided by SBPL
	Infotrac (Gale) Informe Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias. Provided by SBPL Flash Demo ; Help File
	Internet Public Library Magazines, Newspapers and a whole lot more. Recommended by SBPL
	Jersey Cat Unified book catalog of libraries throughout New Jersey. Provided by NJ State Library
	JerseyClicks- includes Frost & Sullivan This database provides comprehensive industry and market research articles to encourage small business growth and empowerment. Provided by NJ State Library.
	Job & Career Accelerator Explore careers, match your interests, search local and national job postings, create resumes, practice interview skills and more. Flash Demo
	Learning Express Library Practice exams are offered for civil service positions as well as licensing, certification and aptitude practice tests for a wide variety of careers. Occupational and career preparation information and job search and work place skills advice are also offered. Information in Spanish is available as well. Provided by SBPL Flash Demo ; Help File
	Library and Information Science & Technology Abstracts Subject coverage includes librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management and more. Coverage in the database extends back as far as the mid-1960s. Provided by SBPL Flash Demo ; Help File
	The Library Thing Enter what you’re reading or your whole library. It’s an easy, library-quality catalog. Recommended by SBPL
	Medicare I nteractive Counselor The Medicare Rights Center (MRC) is a national not-for-profit consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older Americans and Americans with disabilities through counseling, educational programs and public policy initiatives. Before using the tools below, pick your state at the top right corner. This will give you easy access to the resources in your area. Recommended by SBPL Help File
	MEDLINEplus MedlinePlus has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Recommended by SBPL Flash Demo ; Help File
	New Jersey Association of County Tax Boards Real Estate Values Record Search allows search by county, town, locatin owner name, block or lot. Records give sales prices, land and tax assessment. Recommended by SBPL
	New Jersey Digital Highway The New Jersey Digital Highway is your "one stop shop" for New Jersey history and culture, from the collections of NJ libraries, museums, archives and historical societies. Recommended by SBPL Help File
	New Jersey Health Navigator Have a health question? The libraries of New Jersey have several ways you can get answers! Find a public, hospital, or academic library near you with the health-related information and services that you need. A librarian will be able to help you. Recommended by SBPL
	The New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center (TBBC) provides free public library service to New Jersey residents of all ages who cannot easily read standard printed materials due to a visual impairment, physical handicap or a learning disability. Recommended by SBPL
	NJCAN - NJ Career Assitance Navigator - Provided by the NJ DOL Center for Occupational Employment Information. Provides New Jersey-specific information on over 550 occupations including current wages, education options, job outlooks and occupational licensing requirements.
	NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE ARCHIVE 1851 to present Citations (not full-text) to all articles in the NY Times. Call or email the Informtion Desk to get the full-text of the article. Recommended by SBPL
	NIH Senior Health This easy-to-use website features health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institutes of Health. Recommended by SBPL
	Pink Monkey A 'G' rated study resource for junior high, high school, college students, teachers and home schoolers ... with over 460 Study Guides / Book Notes / Chapter Summaries online currently, and so much more." Includes all of Barrons Booknotes. Features include literary criticism, full texts of classic literature, message boards, and tips for parents. "The MonkeyNotes are written and/or edited by highly qualified college Literature professors all around the country, commissioned by PinkMonkey.com." Recommended by SBPL
	Poetry Archives Contains thousands of full-text, non-copyrighted, classical poems from many poets. Searchable by author, title, and first line; browsable by author. Recommended by SBPL
	Project Gutenberg This project provides over 20,000 free electronic books, mainly "older literary works that are in the public domain in the United States." Books are classified as "light literature" ("Alice in Wonderland," "Peter Pan"), "heavy literature" (the Bible, "Moby Dick," works by Shakespeare), and reference works. Formats include audiobooks, recorded music, moving pictures and digitized sheet music. Recommended by SBPL
	Reference USA Reference USA database has detailed information on 14 million US businesses, 210 million US residents, and 855,000 US health care providers. Provided by NJ State Library Flash Demo
	Rare Book Room This "educational site [is] intended to allow the visitor to examine and read some of the great books of the world." Includes digitized facsimiles of "some of the great books in science, including books by Galileo, Newton, Copernicus, Kepler, Einstein, [and] Darwin"; most of the Shakespeare Quartos; musical scores by Beethoven and Mozart; the 1455 Gutenberg Bible held by the Library of Congress; and many more. Searchable, or browsable by topic, author, or library. Recommended by SBPL
	Rocket Language Learning Software There are ten languages to choose from including Arabic, Chinese, and Hindi. All of these lessons can be streamed to your computer or downloaded. Provided by SBPL
	South Brunswick Post . Recommended by SBPL
	South Brunswick Sentinel. Recommended by SBPL
	Today in History American Memory provides free and open access through the Internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience. It is a digital record of American history and creativity. These materials, from the collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions, chronicle historical events, people, places, and ideas that continue to shape America, serving the public as a resource for education and lifelong learning. Recommended by SBPL Help File
	True Flix (inside library) TrueFlix (outside library) TrueFlix™ is the only online resource that leverages the award-winning True Books content to help students hone literacy skills, build knowledge of subject-area content, and cultivate 21st Century skills through the inquiry process.
	Universal Class offers courses in Exercise and Fitness, Entrepreneurship, Arts and Music, Home and Garden Care, Cooking, Computers and Technology, Health and Medicine, Homeschooling, Job Assistance, Law and Legal, Parenting and Family, Pet and Animal Care…plus 100’s more.
	Value Line (inside Library) Value Line (outside Library) only a barcode is needed, PIN is not needed. Investment Research for Stocks, Mutual Funds and more. Includes Standard Edition, Plus Edition, Small & Mid-Cap Edition, Value Line 600, Value Line Select, and more. Provided by SBPL Flash Demos; Help File
	Wilson Fiction Core Collection The selective list presented in this collection features classic and contemporary works of fiction recommended for a general adult audience, written in or translated into English. The best authors and their most widely-read works in literary and popular fiction—old and new—are listed, including mysteries, science fiction, fantasy, Westerns and romance.
	Wilson Children's Core Collection Containing over 13,000 titles, this rich resource covers fiction and nonfiction works, story collections, picture books and magazines recommended for readers in preschool through sixth grade. Professional literature for the children's librarian—both periodicals and books—is also covered.
	Wilson Middle and Junior High Core Collection Middle and Junior High Core Collection contains over 9,000 entries for nonfiction works, fiction and collections for children and adolescents, plus review sources and other professional aids for librarians and school media specialists. Entries provide complete bibliographic data, price, subject headings, a descriptive annotation and evaluative quotations from a review when available.
	Wilson Public Library Core Collection Nonfiction users can search over 12,000 titles (including over 1,000 analytical records for parts of collections or anthologies). Entries provide complete bibliographic data, price, subject headings, a descriptive annotation, and evaluative quotations from a review when available, plus information on electronic editions of works where available.
	Wilson Senior High Core Collection This selective list of books recommended for young people in grades 9 through 12 is invaluable for collection development and maintenance, reader's advisory and curriculum support in the high school library.
	WorldCat Unified Catalog of libraries throughout the United States. Recommended by SBPL