Research
Arts & Music
Digital Public Library of America
All of the materials found through DPLA - photographs, books, maps, news footage, oral histories, personal letters, museum objects, artwork, government documents, and so much more—are free and immediately available in digital format.
Culture
America’s News
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including the Star Ledger
Digital Public Library of America
All of the materials found through DPLA - photographs, books, maps, news footage, oral histories, personal letters, museum objects, artwork, government documents, and so much more—are free and immediately available in digital format.
Ebsco eBooks
Library Card Required
A wide selection of academic ebooks from top publishers and presses
Hispanic Life in America
The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.
Indigenous Life in America
The experience and impact of Indigenous Americans as recorded by the news media.
Mango
Library Card Required
Learn a new language with our interactive software that provides step by step lesson plans for 38 different languages. This database features lessons for Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese & more!
Salem Press & Grey House Publishing
Library Card Required
Your go-to research source on Literature, History, Health, Career and Business. With new resources for financial literacy and health and wellness.
Education
America’s News
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including the Star Ledger
AncestryLibrary
Available in Library Only
Search over 800 million obituaries and 220 million marriages in our Newspapers.com indexes.
Digital Public Library of America
All of the materials found through DPLA - photographs, books, maps, news footage, oral histories, personal letters, museum objects, artwork, government documents, and so much more—are free and immediately available in digital format.
Digital Public Library of America -e Learning Resources
Our primary source sets are helpful resources for educators preparing to teach remotely during the COVID-19 outbreak. Each set contains a variety of primary sources, context, lesson plans, discussion questions and student activities
Ebsco eBooks
Library Card Required
A wide selection of academic ebooks from top publishers and presses
HeritageHub
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. Heritage Hub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.
Hispanic Life in America
The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.
Indigenous Life in America
The experience and impact of Indigenous Americans as recorded by the news media.
Learning Express/Learn-A-Test
Library Card Required
Take practice tests in the following areas: GED, Basic Skills, Civil Service, Cosmetology, EMS (Emergency Medical Services), Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Military, Online Courses (SAT Preparation), Postal Services, Real Estate, Teaching, and US Citizenship. You must register with a valid library card number.
Mango
Library Card Required
Learn a new language with our interactive software that provides step by step lesson plans for 38 different languages. This database features lessons for Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese & more!
Peterson’s Test & Career Prep
Library Card Required
From college planning to test prep to career guidance, this resource has the tools you need to achieve educational and career success.
Points of View Reference Center
Library Card Required
A full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue.
Salem Press & Grey House Publishing
Library Card Required
Your go-to research source on Literature, History, Health, Career and Business. With new resources for financial literacy and health and wellness.
Teacher Reference Center
Library Card Required
Provides indexing and abstracts for hundreds of periodicals. Topics include: assessment, best practices, literacy standards, and more.
Tutor.com
Library Card Required
You can now get help wherever you are. At Tutor.com you can get LIVE help, with many of their services available 24/7. From homework help to test prep to document review they have expert tutors just waiting to help!
Entertainment
America’s News
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including the Star Ledger
Digital Public Library of America
All of the materials found through DPLA - photographs, books, maps, news footage, oral histories, personal letters, museum objects, artwork, government documents, and so much more—are free and immediately available in digital format.
eLibraryNJ
Library Card Required
OverDrive is a free service offered by your library that lets you borrow digital content (ebooks, audiobooks & magazines) anytime, anywhere. Be sure you are logged into your eLibraryNJ account so that you see all titles and copies available to LMxAC member library patrons. All you need to get started with free digital content from your library is a library card. Don't have one? Apply online today!
Foreign Language
Mango
Library Card Required
Learn a new language with our interactive software that provides step by step lesson plans for 38 different languages. This database features lessons for Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese & more!
Genealogy
AncestryLibrary
Available in Library Only
Search over 800 million obituaries and 220 million marriages in our Newspapers.com indexes.
HeritageHub
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. Heritage Hub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.
Health
Salem Press & Grey House Publishing
Library Card Required
Your go-to research source on Literature, History, Health, Career and Business. With new resources for financial literacy and health and wellness.
History
America’s News
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including the Star Ledger
AncestryLibrary
Available in Library Only
Search over 800 million obituaries and 220 million marriages in our Newspapers.com indexes.
Digital Public Library of America
All of the materials found through DPLA - photographs, books, maps, news footage, oral histories, personal letters, museum objects, artwork, government documents, and so much more—are free and immediately available in digital format.
Ebsco eBooks
Library Card Required
A wide selection of academic ebooks from top publishers and presses
Hispanic Life in America
The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.
Indigenous Life in America
The experience and impact of Indigenous Americans as recorded by the news media.
Salem Press & Grey House Publishing
Library Card Required
Your go-to research source on Literature, History, Health, Career and Business. With new resources for financial literacy and health and wellness.
Jobs & Careers
Salem Press & Grey House Publishing
Library Card Required
Your go-to research source on Literature, History, Health, Career and Business. With new resources for financial literacy and health and wellness.
Law
Digital Public Library of America
All of the materials found through DPLA - photographs, books, maps, news footage, oral histories, personal letters, museum objects, artwork, government documents, and so much more—are free and immediately available in digital format.
Ebsco eBooks
Library Card Required
A wide selection of academic ebooks from top publishers and presses
Literature
Digital Public Library of America
All of the materials found through DPLA - photographs, books, maps, news footage, oral histories, personal letters, museum objects, artwork, government documents, and so much more—are free and immediately available in digital format.
Ebsco eBooks
Library Card Required
A wide selection of academic ebooks from top publishers and presses
eLibraryNJ
Library Card Required
OverDrive is a free service offered by your library that lets you borrow digital content (ebooks, audiobooks & magazines) anytime, anywhere. Be sure you are logged into your eLibraryNJ account so that you see all titles and copies available to LMxAC member library patrons. All you need to get started with free digital content from your library is a library card. Don't have one? Apply online today!
Salem Press & Grey House Publishing
Library Card Required
Your go-to research source on Literature, History, Health, Career and Business. With new resources for financial literacy and health and wellness.
Newspapers & Business
America’s News
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including the Star Ledger
AncestryLibrary
Available in Library Only
Search over 800 million obituaries and 220 million marriages in our Newspapers.com indexes.
Asbury Park Press online
Library Card Required
Read our online subscription using the log in:
Email: msullivan@longbranchlib.org
Password: newspaper
Business Resource Center
Library Card Required
This business database provides full text for over 1,000 business publications. The collection of titles in Business Source Elite provides information dating back to 1985. More than 10,000 substantial company profiles from Datamonitor are also included. This database is updated daily via EBSCO host.
HeritageHub
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. Heritage Hub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.
Hispanic Life in America
The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.
Indigenous Life in America
The experience and impact of Indigenous Americans as recorded by the news media.
NY Times Online
You can now access the NY Times online, for free. Click the link to get a code good for 72 hours of access. Need longer than that? Just come back for another code. Please note: You will need to sign up for an online account with the NY Times.
Reference Solutions: Data Axle
Library Card Required
Formerly called Reference USA, this database provides detailed, current directory information on more than 12 million U.S. Businesses, 102 million U.S. residents, 683,000 U.S. healthcare providers, 1 million Canadian businesses and 11 million Canadian residents.
Small Business Center
Library Card Required
The Small Business Reference Center is a comprehensive resource for small business owners and those interested in starting a business, offering full-text periodicals and reports, sample business plans, U.S. tax forms, videos and reference books. It supports small business owners in all relevant areas from planning, financing and managing a business to exit strategies.
Research
America’s News
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including the Star Ledger
AncestryLibrary
Available in Library Only
Search over 800 million obituaries and 220 million marriages in our Newspapers.com indexes.
Ebsco
Library Card Required
Platform for many well-known library databases such as Novelist, History Reference Center, and more.
Ebsco eBooks
Library Card Required
A wide selection of academic ebooks from top publishers and presses
Ebsco Remote Access
Library Card Required
Outside of the Library. Accessible from anywhere with your LBFPL card number (no spaces).
Ebsco’s Auto Repair Source
Library Card Required
Visit this resource for up-to-date information on parts, repairs, maintenance schedules and more!
Global Road Warrior
Library Card Required
Access all kinds of up-to-date data for locations worldwide. From maps to restaurant information there is just about anything the global researcher needs to know.
HeritageHub
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. Heritage Hub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.
Hispanic Life in America
The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.
Image Collection
Library Card Required
Consists of more than 1 million images, including a wide array of photos and maps, with an emphasis on world news and events - including contemporary and historical photos of people, places and the natural world.
Indigenous Life in America
The experience and impact of Indigenous Americans as recorded by the news media.
Jersey Clicks
Library Card Required
A statewide portal featuring full-text databases in business, health, education and more. With your library card you can search full text magazines, journals and encyclopedias.
Salem Press & Grey House Publishing
Library Card Required
Your go-to research source on Literature, History, Health, Career and Business. With new resources for financial literacy and health and wellness.
Science
Ebsco eBooks
Library Card Required
A wide selection of academic ebooks from top publishers and presses
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America’s News
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including the Star Ledger
AncestryLibrary
Available in Library Only
Search over 800 million obituaries and 220 million marriages in our Newspapers.com indexes.
Asbury Park Press online
Library Card Required
Read our online subscription using the log in:
Email: msullivan@longbranchlib.org
Password: newspaper
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Business Resource Center
Library Card Required
This business database provides full text for over 1,000 business publications. The collection of titles in Business Source Elite provides information dating back to 1985. More than 10,000 substantial company profiles from Datamonitor are also included. This database is updated daily via EBSCO host. -
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Digital Public Library of America
All of the materials found through DPLA - photographs, books, maps, news footage, oral histories, personal letters, museum objects, artwork, government documents, and so much more—are free and immediately available in digital format.
Digital Public Library of America -e Learning Resources
Our primary source sets are helpful resources for educators preparing to teach remotely during the COVID-19 outbreak. Each set contains a variety of primary sources, context, lesson plans, discussion questions and student activities -
Ebsco
Library Card Required
Platform for many well-known library databases such as Novelist, History Reference Center, and more.
Reference Solutions: Data Axle
Library Card Required
Formerly called Reference USA, this database provides detailed, current directory information on more than 12 million U.S. Businesses, 102 million U.S. residents, 683,000 U.S. healthcare providers, 1 million Canadian businesses and 11 million Canadian residents.
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Ebsco eBooks
Library Card Required
A wide selection of academic ebooks from top publishers and presses
Ebsco Remote Access
Library Card Required
Outside of the Library. Accessible from anywhere with your LBFPL card number (no spaces).
Ebsco’s Auto Repair Source
Library Card Required
Visit this resource for up-to-date information on parts, repairs, maintenance schedules and more!
eLibraryNJ
Library Card Required
OverDrive is a free service offered by your library that lets you borrow digital content (ebooks, audiobooks & magazines) anytime, anywhere. Be sure you are logged into your eLibraryNJ account so that you see all titles and copies available to LMxAC member library patrons. All you need to get started with free digital content from your library is a library card. Don't have one? Apply online today! -
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Global Road Warrior
Library Card Required
Access all kinds of up-to-date data for locations worldwide. From maps to restaurant information there is just about anything the global researcher needs to know. -
H
HeritageHub
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. Heritage Hub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.
Hispanic Life in America
The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.
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Image Collection
Library Card Required
Consists of more than 1 million images, including a wide array of photos and maps, with an emphasis on world news and events - including contemporary and historical photos of people, places and the natural world.
Indigenous Life in America
The experience and impact of Indigenous Americans as recorded by the news media.
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Jersey Clicks
Library Card Required
A statewide portal featuring full-text databases in business, health, education and more. With your library card you can search full text magazines, journals and encyclopedias. -
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Learning Express/Learn-A-Test
Library Card Required
Take practice tests in the following areas: GED, Basic Skills, Civil Service, Cosmetology, EMS (Emergency Medical Services), Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Military, Online Courses (SAT Preparation), Postal Services, Real Estate, Teaching, and US Citizenship. You must register with a valid library card number. -
M
Mango
Library Card Required
Learn a new language with our interactive software that provides step by step lesson plans for 38 different languages. This database features lessons for Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese & more! -
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NY Times Online
You can now access the NY Times online, for free. Click the link to get a code good for 72 hours of access. Need longer than that? Just come back for another code. Please note: You will need to sign up for an online account with the NY Times. -
P
Peterson’s Test & Career Prep
Library Card Required
From college planning to test prep to career guidance, this resource has the tools you need to achieve educational and career success.
Points of View Reference Center
Library Card Required
A full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. -
S
Salem Press & Grey House Publishing
Library Card Required
Your go-to research source on Literature, History, Health, Career and Business. With new resources for financial literacy and health and wellness.
Small Business Center
Library Card Required
The Small Business Reference Center is a comprehensive resource for small business owners and those interested in starting a business, offering full-text periodicals and reports, sample business plans, U.S. tax forms, videos and reference books. It supports small business owners in all relevant areas from planning, financing and managing a business to exit strategies. -
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Teacher Reference Center
Library Card Required
Provides indexing and abstracts for hundreds of periodicals. Topics include: assessment, best practices, literacy standards, and more.
Tutor.com
Library Card Required
You can now get help wherever you are. At Tutor.com you can get LIVE help, with many of their services available 24/7. From homework help to test prep to document review they have expert tutors just waiting to help!
