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6-8 School and Learning Support (EBSCO)

EBSCO Explora Middle School contains all EBSCO Primary Research content plus additional magazines, newspapers, and reference books. Also includes full-text health magazines.

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Ancestry Library Edition (ProQuest)

Billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more from countries all over the world. In-library use only.

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Business Source Elite (EBSCO)

Provides coverage of accounting, banking, finance, international business, marketing, sales, and more. Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library.

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Consumer Reports (EBSCO)

Get unbiased ratings and reviews for 9000+ products and services from Consumer Reports, plus trusted advice and in-depth reporting.

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Creativebug

Thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. RPL cardholders.

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Data Axle

Formerly known as RefUSA. Search for jobs, locate specific people, and research U.S. businesses and healthcare providers. Access provided by the New Jersey State Library.

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Driving Tests

Find practice tests on driving techniques, road signs, laws and regulations, and commercial endorsements.

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EBSCOhost (MasterFile Elite)

Databases including MasterFILE Elite, ERIC, Middle Search Plus, Academic Search Premier & more.

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ERIC (EBSCO)

Provides access to education literature and resources, with hundreds of thousands of full-text documents. Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library.

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Explora High School (EBSCO)

Hundreds of magazines and newspapers, Associated Press videos, and full-text primary sources plus EBSCO’s K-8 databases.

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FamilySearch

RPL is an Affiliate Library, which opens additional records to researchers. These additional records can be viewed only at RPL.

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Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia (EBSCO)

Here you will find thousands of simple-to-understand encyclopedia articles covering just about any topic imaginable.

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GreenFILE (EBSCO)

Well-researched information on topics including global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library.

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Health Source (Consumer Edition) (EBSCO)

Provides access to full-text consumer health magazines and reference books. It also includes searchable full text for current health pamphlets.

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Health Source (Nursing/Academic Edition) (EBSCO)

Provides researchers, allied health professionals, nurses and medical educators with access to full-text scholarly journals focusing on many medical disciplines.

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HeritageQuest (ProQuest)

Delivers a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources, including the U.S. Federal Census from 1790-1940, Revolutionary War Records, U.S. Freedman’s Bank Records, and City Directories. Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library.

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Hoopla

Borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows with no waiting, and watch them on your phone, tablet, computer, or TV. Hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from! RPL cardholders.

Hoopla AppsiOS App | Google Android App

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Hoopla for Kids

Music, movies, audiobooks, comics, and television shows for kids. RPL cardholders.

Hoopla AppsiOS | Google Android

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Image Collection (EBSCO)

A wide array of photos and maps, including contemporary and historical photos of people, places, and the natural kingdom. Access to this database is provided by the New Jersey State Library.

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K-5 School and Learning Support (EBSCO)

Full text of over 100 popular children’s magazines, international newspapers, reference books, and easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids.

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Kanopy

Over 26,000 international, classic, children’s, instructional, and documentary films from producers and distributors such as Great Courses, Criterion Collection, and Lion’s Gate. RPL card holders only.

Kanopy Apps: iOSGoogle Android

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Kanopy Kids

Features educational and enriching videos with age-based ratings from Common Sense Media. Films can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV or Chromecast.  RPL cardholders.

Kanopy Apps: iOS App | Google Android App

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Legal Information Reference Center (EBSCO)

Legal Information Reference Center is an online database designed to assist the general public in legal matters of all kinds. It includes exclusive full text for many top consumer legal reference books, as well as thousands of legal forms.

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Libby

Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines on Libby.

Libby App: iOS | Google Android

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Military and Government Collection (EBSCO)

Full-text journals and periodicals pertaining to all branches of the U.S. military and government. Created for military members, analysts, policy makers, students, and researchers.

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Newspaper Source Plus (EBSCO)

A full-text digital collection of the world’s major news content, including millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines.

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Newspapers.com (Ancestry)

Ridgewood News, 1891-present, through Newspapers.com by Ancestry. In-library use only.

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NJ Historical Newspapers (ProQuest)

Dozens of New Jersey newspapers, including the Bergen Record. In-library use or remote access with RPL card.

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Northstar

Classes in computer basics, Microsoft Excel, and more.

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NoveList K-8 (EBSCO)

Reading lists, award-winning titles, read-alikes, series information, and the ability to search for books by reading level for children in kindergarten through grade 8.

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NoveList Plus (EBSCO)

NoveList Plus is the premiere source for finding reading and listening recommendations across all genres and ages.

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Palace Project

Libraries are palaces for the people. Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks, from Libby and beyond, in The Palace Project.

The Palace Project App: iOS | Google Android

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Peterson’s Test and Career Prep (Gale)

SAT, AP, LSAT and high school and college subjects; job and scholarship search; resume, cover letter, and interview help.

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Points of View Reference Center (EBSCO)

Developed to help middle school and high school students research and write essays on divisive issues. Students can create outlines and start writing online.

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Regional Business News (EBSCO)

Regional Business News provides full-text regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces. Users can search newspapers, magazines and other resources from trusted news sources.

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Salem Press

Access thousands of primary documents and summaries relating to U.S. and world history.

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Small Business Reference Center (EBSCO)

Small Business Reference Center offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. It includes business videos, a help and advice section and details on how to create business plans.

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Teacher Reference Center (EBSCO)

A complimentary research database for teachers, Teacher Reference Center (TRC) provides indexing and abstracts for more than 230 peer-reviewed journals.

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The New York Times

Get free access to New York Times News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic—including apps— from anywhere.
To access, click the link to redeem a 24-hour code. Log in with or create your personal NYT account. Code can be used repeatedly. (RPL members only)

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The New York Times Historical (ProQuest)

Covers 1851-2019. Log in with RPL card number.

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The Record e-Edition

2010-present.  In-library use only.

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The Ridgewood News e-Edition

2010-present.  In-library use only.

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Valley Health Educational Videos

Library of health education topics presented by Valley Hospital health professionals. Many of the lectures were first hosted at Ridgewood Public Library.

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Value Line

Value Line provides investment research on stocks, mutual funds, options and convertibles, and offers a family of no-load mutual funds.  In-library use or remote access (for Ridgewood patrons) only.

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