Free Research Tools

Check out an extensive collection of scholarly journals, popular magazine abstracts, and full-text articles. Click here to get started.

Patrons of the any BCCLS membership library have FREE access to Consumer Reports. When researching a new purchase, be sure to check out consumer reports for the latest reviews from industry experts. Have your library card ready and click here to get started.

Family Friendly Guide to the Internet

BCCLS has created a list of family friendly websites that kids and adults can enjoy on the web. These approved website cover almost any topic you can imagine. Click here to see our list of librarian approved websites.

FREE HERITAGEQUEST

Research your family history for free using HeritageQuest. Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library. Click here to get started.

Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep

Prepare for standardized tests with eBooks, online courses, and full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, and more in Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep. Research undergraduate and graduate programs, finding tuition assistance, and exploring and preparing for careers whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or searching for new opportunities. A variety of interactive methods prompt personalized career recommendations and insight on programs, knowledge, skills, and ability. Search for jobs and create visually interesting résumés, cover letters, and websites that can be externally shared with prospective employers, using prebuilt templates.

Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library. Click here to get started.

Newspaper Source Plus

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.

Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library. Click here to use in the library or here to access at home with your library card.

Health Source: Consumer Edition

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.

Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library. Click here to use in the library or here to access at home with your library card.

Health Source: Academic/Nursing Edition

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.

Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library. Click here to use in the library or here to access at home with your library card.