New Jersey State Library: Information for Today, Knowledge for a Lifetime

TRENTON, N.J. – It is a great time to get acquainted with the New Jersey State Library’s vast resources and custom services available to all state employees.

Why the State Library web site is the best place to find information on the Internet

Using a search engine like Google when you have time to browse the Internet is fine, but if you need specific information fast, or you need to be sure the information you find is accurate, up-to-date, complete and authoritative, then go to the State Library web site at www.njstatelib.org/cyberdesk and select “Electronic Resources.” Here, grouped by subject and title, are nearly 200 databases of journals and magazines with articles written by experts in their fields. Bookmark it!

Reference Librarians: Awesome Helpers!

Need to find data or other information for your boss or a report? Contact a reference librarian at the State Library and get immediate friendly, confidential help. They will help you obtain information, full-text articles, data or documents. If you like to search for information yourself, they’ll direct you to the best online resources and share tips on how to improve your search results. They also prepare research guides on business, education, health, law and social sciences to help you get a jump start on your research. For more information, contact Reference Services at refdesk@njstatelib.org or 609-292-6220.

Listen to a book in your car

With a State Library borrower’s card, you can borrow audio books from the library or download audio books to your MP3 player. Go to http://www.njstatelib.org/Collections_and_Services/audio_books.php (or go to www.njstatelib.org/cyberdesk and click on “How Do I” then “Audio Books.”)

Delivery to your office

View all services for state employees at our web site www.njstatelib.org/cyberdesk. Look under “Services” and click on "To State Government." While there, it is easy to register for a library card. Complete the Borrower's Registration form and your card will be mailed to you. Books may be picked up and returned to the library at 185 W. State St. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 5:00. If you cannot pick up books at the library, we will send them to your office and you can return them to us through interoffice mail.

Testing for Advancement?

The State Library keeps a current collection of test books for Civil Service jobs, available for you to borrow. We have multiple copies, but request early.

News You Can Use

For news about library services and resources and helpful hints about searching the Internet, subscribe to our newsletters Selected New Books and The LINK by sending an email to cwarrick@njstatelib.org.