Academic Search Premier contains indexing for 8,025 publications, with full text for more than 4,500 of those titles.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Biography Reference Bank allows you to quickly find the content you are looking for. Users can search for individuals based on any combination of occupation, activity, gender, place of origin, birthday and lifespan.

Results can be limited by source type, and searchable indexes can be used to browse by biography name, document type, geographic terms and more.

Britannica Library delivers fast and easy access to high-quality, comprehensive information. The combination of the Encyclopædia Britannica and Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus, magazines and periodicals, and many other research tools provides the variety of reliable sources students need for research—all in one place.

This is the world’s definitive scholarly business database, providing indexing and abstracts for more than twice as many active, peer-reviewed, business related journals as any other database. Business Source® Elite offers indexing and abstracts for the 350 most important scholarly journals back to 1965 or the first published issue. This database includes searchable cited references for 1,205 journals.

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Search the Plainfield Courier from 1891 to 1894.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: U.S. Northeast Collection provides access to full-text articles from the Courier News from October 5, 1891 to November 3, 1894.

Remote access requires Plainfield Public Library card.

Search the Plainfield Courier-News from 1894 to 1961.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: U.S. Northeast Collection provides access to full-text articles from the Courier News from November 5, 1894 to January 23, 1961.

Remote access requires Plainfield Public Library card.

Search the Courier-News from 1961 to 2010.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: U.S. Northeast Collection provides access to full-text articles from the Courier News from January 24, 1961 to December 31, 2010.

Remote access requires Plainfield Public Library card.

The Image Collection database consists of more than 1 million total images in these categories, broken down as follows:

• Photographs
• Images from Canadian Press, Getty Images, and UPI
• Maps from Antenna Audio
• Photographs from public domain sources

The images consist of a wide array of photos and maps, with an emphasis on world news and events. Other areas of coverage include contemporary and historical photos of people, places, and the natural kingdom.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Free downloadable eBooks, Audiobooks, and magazines with your Library Card and PIN code! (You will need to choose "Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium" as your library - you will not see Plainfield in the list of options) Mobile App is available!

ERIC, the Educational Resource Information Center, is a national information system supported by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Library of Education, and the Office of Educational Research and Improvement. It provides access to information from journals included in the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

We are an official FamilySearch Affiliate Library!
Discover your family history. Explore the world's largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and resources. Plainfield Public Library is a designated Affiliate Library. This status offers our on-site patrons privileges to limited-access FamilySearch databases. Users must register for free in order to use this incredible collection. FamilySearch is service provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Fold3 provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. The records at Fold3 help you discover and share stories about these everyday heroes, forgotten soldiers, and the families that supported them.

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 the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done at each level to minimize these effects.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

HelpNow provides learning solutions for students of diverse needs and backgrounds. Students can communicate with live, online tutors from 2-11PM, 7 days a week, using an interactive, virtual whiteboard to chat, write, draw, copy/paste text or images and graph homework problems. HelpNow also includes the Writing Lab, Send Question Center and Skills Building.

Also included in HelpNow is the Adult Learning Center where patrons can access GED prep, U.S Citizenship test prep, resume assistance, Microsoft Office support, and Career Resources which lists popular job search links. Microsoft Office support allows patrons to ask questions about Excel, Word and PowerPoint. The Writing Lab, Send QuestionCenter and the Skills Building are also included in the Adult Learning Center suite.

HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more.

Discover the amazing history of you with HeritageQuest Online. With more than 4.4 billion records, it delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s—that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past.

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The Historical Plainfield Periodical Collection includes 23 newspapers and magazines dating back to 1837. A selection of early Plainfield newspapers has been digitized and is available online for free.

Other holdings include microfilmed copies and broadsides, as well as digitized titles. The Courier News on microfilm, from 1891 to 1998, is available on microfilm in the upstairs reference section. After 1999, the newspaper is available online through the ProQuest database.

The Library also offers access to Historical Newspapers from the Northeast via Newspapers.com and ProQuest Historical Newspapers.

Hoopla is a digital content provider of music, ebooks, audiobooks, movies, comics, and television, with currently more than 400,000 titles available across those formats. Library patrons have access to all content instantly, without having to place a hold or wait for a title to become available.

Registration is required. You will need your Library Card number and PIN code in order to register for an account. Users are allowed seven checkouts per month. This service is provided via our membership in LMxAC.

JobNow is a versatile online service designed to support every stop of the job search process. JobNow feature live online coaches who, among other things, assist in resume/cover letter preparation, and help patrons prepare for job interviews.

JobNow includes Live Interview Coaching, Resume Lab, Career Resources, and the Adult Learning Center.

Watch over 30000 Documentaries, Classic and Indie Films. Library card holders can access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films instantly. Films can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku.

LearningExpress Library is an interactive online learning platform featuring over 770 practice tests, tutorials, and eBooks related to job search and workplace skills improvement, career certification and licensing exam preparation, college entrance and graduate school admissions exam preparation, GED exam preparation, and basic skills improvement in reading, writing, and math, for all ages. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.

Providing exclusive online full text for many of the top consumer legal reference books, Legal Information Reference Center contains more than 225 full-text publications and thousands of legal forms, with more content being added on a regular basis. A majority of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo, the nation's oldest and most-respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

LISTA indexes more than 560 core journals, nearly 50 priority journals, and nearly 125 selective journals; plus books, research reports and proceedings. Subject coverage includes librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management and more.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Literary Reference Center is a comprehensive database that provides users with a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

The Local History Collection at Plainfield Public Library is the largest in Union County. It includes historical and contemporary materials about the city of Plainfield and its inhabitants. The collection is composed of books, documents, photographs, postcards, blueprints, maps, newspapers, personal papers, and records of local clubs and organizations in Plainfield and the surrounding communities.

Please visit the Local History Collections Index for more information about specific collection holdings.

Mango Languages is an online language learning program. Learning a new language isn’t easy. Committing to a new way of communicating is a verbal and physical commitment that is unfamiliar, but rewarding in what you’ll discover along the way. A blend of the right content at the right time, with intelligent algorithms and native-speaker audio, and powered by proven methodologies, Mango’s adaptive learning process evolves to your progress and unique learning behaviors, preparing you to start the conversation with confidence.

MasterFILE Elite, designed specifically for public libraries, provides full text for more than 1,950 general periodicals covering a broad range of disciplines including general reference, business, education, health, general science, multi-cultural issues and much more.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Middle Search Plus contains full text for more than 150 popular, middle school magazines. In addition to the full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for nearly 200 magazines. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies, historical essays and student pamphlets.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Designed to offer current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government, this database offers a thorough collection of periodicals, academic journals, and other content pertinent to the increasing needs of those sites. The Military & Government Collection provides cover-to-cover full text for nearly 300 journals and periodicals and indexing and abstracts for more than 400 titles.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Newspapers.com's Historical Newspapers from the Northeast. Explore newspaper articles and clippings for help with genealogy, history and other research. Search full text and browse page images of 75 newspapers from New Jersey, and more from the northeast region of the United States.

Remote access requires Plainfield Public Library card.

Newspaper Source Plus rovides 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.

The NoveList Plus database connects readers to their next book by making recommendations for what to read next. One of the most popular elements is read-alikes. This feature suggests titles that are 'just like' other titles. If you've just finished a great book, log into NoveList Plus and find great read-alikes. There are also read-alikes for authors and series. Consider NoveList Plus your one-stop guide to great reading.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Focuses on nonfiction reading materials that support the school curriculum, as well as the recreational reading interests of children and students from preschool through middle school.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

The 1930 directory listed numerous Plainfield deaths. Additional deaths were noted in some other directories, which are being processed, but no other volume covered as many deaths as the 1930 directory.

Points of View Reference Center is a full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides 200 topics, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument).

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Primary Search, designed specifically for elementary school libraries and public library children's rooms, contains full text for more than 60 popular, elementary school magazines. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles).

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

ProQuest Historical Black Newspapers offer essential primary source content and editorial perspectives of the most distinguished African American newspapers in the U.S. Each of the 12 (and growing) Historical Black Newspapers provides researchers with unprecedented access to perspectives and information that was excluded or marginalized in mainstream sources. The content, including articles, obituaries, photos, editorials, and more, is easily accessible for scholars in the study of the history of race relations, journalism, local and national politics, education, African American studies, and many multidisciplinary subjects. Examine major movements from the Harlem Renaissance to Civil Rights, and explore everyday life as written in the news. Included: Atlanta Daily World—1931-2010 , The Baltimore Afro-American—1893-2010, Chicago Defender—1910-2010, Cleveland Call & Post—1934-2010, Los Angeles Sentinel—1934-2010, Louisville Defender —1951-2010, Michigan Chronicle—1939-2010, New Journal and Guide, 1916--, New York Amsterdam News—1922-2010, The Norfolk Journal & Guide—1916-2010, The Philadelphia Tribune—1912-2010, Pittsburgh Courier—1911-2010.

REMOTE ACCESS: After log in, Change Database and Select this option OR use "SUB (HNBLACKCOLL) to narrow your search to only this collection.

ProQuest Northeast News Stream and the ProQuest Historical Newspapers: U.S. Northeast Collection databases enable users to search current news content from the Northeastern United States, as well as archives that stretch back into the 1980s. It features top newspapers, wires, broadcast transcripts, blogs, and news sites in full-text format.

The Courier News from 1891 to date, is searchable through these titles. Please use these links for access:

• Courier - News (1991-present)
• The Plainfield Courier (1891-1894)
• Plainfield Courier-News (1894-1961)
• The Courier-News (1961-2010)

Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) is the leading provider in business and consumer research! The database provides real-time access to more than 20 Million Business, 222 Million Consumers, U.S. New Businesses, U.S. New Homeowners and Movers.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

This comprehensive database offers content from a variety of sources, including an inclusive collection of images, health reports, and full text for reference books and general interest magazines in a broad array of subject areas. Additionally, the resource covers a full spectrum of Spanish-language scholarships inside and outside academia.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

This database provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. This database is updated on a daily basis.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes in design, business, tech, and more. Anyone can join the millions of members in our community to learn cutting-edge skills, network with peers and discover new opportunities.

Unlike most of our databases there is a separate registration process as the number of users is limited. Click on either button to the right, and fill out the form to request access to this service.

This database offers users complete small business management resources via a combination of unparalleled periodicals and reference content. From conducting industry research to financial planning, to marketing a product and franchising a business, the Small Business Resource Center provides users with all the information they need to succeed.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

TRC provides indexing and abstracts for 280 periodicals. In addition, 96% of journals indexed in TRC are peer-reviewed. Topics include: Assessment, Best Practices, Continuing Education, Current Pedagogical Research, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Instructional Media, Language Arts, Literacy Standards, School Administration, Science & Mathematics, and Teacher Education.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of TumbleBooks; animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you.

VetNow provides free online job and academic assistance for Veterans transitioning to civilian life. Use eParachute to help you discover a career or academic path that best suits your experience and interests.

Create a polished resume from a range of templates and powerful creation tools. Use the Resume Lab to receive personalized resume assistance from our writing experts. Receive job interview assistance through live, online tools and resources. Connect with a live job, resume, or interview coach for individualized assistance in your job search.

Mango Languages is an online language learning program. Learning a new language isn’t easy. Committing to a new way of communicating is a verbal and physical commitment that is unfamiliar, but rewarding in what you’ll discover along the way. A blend of the right content at the right time, with intelligent algorithms and native-speaker audio, and powered by proven methodologies, Mango’s adaptive learning process evolves to your progress and unique learning behaviors, preparing you to start the conversation with confidence.

ProQuest Historical Black Newspapers offer essential primary source content and editorial perspectives of the most distinguished African American newspapers in the U.S. Each of the eleven Historical Black Newspapers provides researchers with unprecedented access to perspectives and information that was excluded or marginalized in mainstream sources. The content, including articles, obituaries, photos, editorials, and more, is easily accessible for scholars in the study of the history of race relations, journalism, local and national politics, education, African American studies, and many multidisciplinary subjects. Examine major movements from the Harlem Renaissance to Civil Rights, and explore everyday life as written in the news. Included: Atlanta Daily World—1931-2010 , The Baltimore Afro-American—1893-2010, Chicago Defender—1910-2010, Cleveland Call & Post—1934-2010, Los Angeles Sentinel—1934-2010, Louisville Defender —1951-2010, Michigan Chronicle—1939-2010, New York Amsterdam News—1922-2010, The Norfolk Journal & Guide—1916-2010, The Philadelphia Tribune—1912-2010, and Pittsburgh Courier—1911-2010.

REMOTE ACCESS: After log in, Change Database and Select this option OR use "SUB (HNBLACKCOLL) to narrow your search to only this collection.

Britannica Online Academic delivers fast and easy access to high-quality, comprehensive information. The combination of the Encyclopædia Britannica and Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus, magazines and periodicals, and many other research tools provides the variety of reliable sources students need for research—all in one place.

The Image Collection database consists of more than 1 million total images in these categories, broken down as follows:

• Photographs
• Images from Canadian Press, Getty Images, and UPI
• Maps from Antenna Audio
• Photographs from public domain sources

The images consist of a wide array of photos and maps, with an emphasis on world news and events. Other areas of coverage include contemporary and historical photos of people, places, and the natural kingdom.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Free downloadable eBooks, Audiobooks, and magazines with your Library Card and PIN code! (You will need to choose "Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium" as your library - you will not see Plainfield in the list of options) Mobile App is available!

HelpNow provides learning solutions for students of diverse needs and backgrounds. Students can communicate with live, online tutors from 2-11PM, 7 days a week, using an interactive, virtual whiteboard to chat, write, draw, copy/paste text or images and graph homework problems. HelpNow also includes the Writing Lab, Send Question Center and Skills Building.

Also included in HelpNow is the Adult Learning Center where patrons can access GED prep, U.S Citizenship test prep, resume assistance, Microsoft Office support, and Career Resources which lists popular job search links. Microsoft Office support allows patrons to ask questions about Excel, Word and PowerPoint. The Writing Lab, Send QuestionCenter and the Skills Building are also included in the Adult Learning Center suite.

Hoopla is a digital content provider of music, ebooks, audiobooks, movies, comics, and television, with currently more than 400,000 titles available across those formats. Library patrons have access to all content instantly, without having to place a hold or wait for a title to become available.

Registration is required. You will need your Library Card number and PIN code in order to register for an account. Users are allowed seven checkouts per month. This service is provided via our membership in LMxAC.

Watch over 30000 Documentaries, Classic and Indie Films. Library card holders can access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films instantly. Films can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku.

LearningExpress Library is an interactive online learning platform featuring over 770 practice tests, tutorials, and eBooks related to job search and workplace skills improvement, career certification and licensing exam preparation, college entrance and graduate school admissions exam preparation, GED exam preparation, and basic skills improvement in reading, writing, and math, for all ages. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.

Middle Search Plus contains full text for more than 150 popular, middle school magazines. In addition to the full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for nearly 200 magazines. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies, historical essays and student pamphlets.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Focuses on nonfiction reading materials that support the school curriculum, as well as the recreational reading interests of children and students from preschool through middle school.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Points of View Reference Center is a full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides 200 topics, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument).

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Primary Search, designed specifically for elementary school libraries and public library children's rooms, contains full text for more than 60 popular, elementary school magazines. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles).

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

This comprehensive database offers content from a variety of sources, including an inclusive collection of images, health reports, and full text for reference books and general interest magazines in a broad array of subject areas. Additionally, the resource covers a full spectrum of Spanish-language scholarships inside and outside academia.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of TumbleBooks; animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you.

Academic Search Premier contains indexing for 8,025 publications, with full text for more than 4,500 of those titles.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Britannica Online Academic delivers fast and easy access to high-quality, comprehensive information. The combination of the Encyclopædia Britannica and Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus, magazines and periodicals, and many other research tools provides the variety of reliable sources students need for research—all in one place.

The Image Collection database consists of more than 1 million total images in these categories, broken down as follows:

• Photographs
• Images from Canadian Press, Getty Images, and UPI
• Maps from Antenna Audio
• Photographs from public domain sources

The images consist of a wide array of photos and maps, with an emphasis on world news and events. Other areas of coverage include contemporary and historical photos of people, places, and the natural kingdom.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Free downloadable eBooks, Audiobooks, and magazines with your Library Card and PIN code! (You will need to choose "Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium" as your library - you will not see Plainfield in the list of options) Mobile App is available!

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 the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done at each level to minimize these effects.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

HelpNow provides learning solutions for students of diverse needs and backgrounds. Students can communicate with live, online tutors from 2-11PM, 7 days a week, using an interactive, virtual whiteboard to chat, write, draw, copy/paste text or images and graph homework problems. HelpNow also includes the Writing Lab, Send Question Center and Skills Building.

Also included in HelpNow is the Adult Learning Center where patrons can access GED prep, U.S Citizenship test prep, resume assistance, Microsoft Office support, and Career Resources which lists popular job search links. Microsoft Office support allows patrons to ask questions about Excel, Word and PowerPoint. The Writing Lab, Send QuestionCenter and the Skills Building are also included in the Adult Learning Center suite.

Hoopla is a digital content provider of music, ebooks, audiobooks, movies, comics, and television, with currently more than 400,000 titles available across those formats. Library patrons have access to all content instantly, without having to place a hold or wait for a title to become available.

Registration is required. You will need your Library Card number and PIN code in order to register for an account. Users are allowed seven checkouts per month. This service is provided via our membership in LMxAC.

JobNow is a versatile online service designed to support every stop of the job search process. JobNow feature live online coaches who, among other things, assist in resume/cover letter preparation, and help patrons prepare for job interviews.

JobNow includes Live Interview Coaching, Resume Lab, Career Resources, and the Adult Learning Center.

Watch over 30000 Documentaries, Classic and Indie Films. Library card holders can access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films instantly. Films can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku.

LearningExpress Library is an interactive online learning platform featuring over 770 practice tests, tutorials, and eBooks related to job search and workplace skills improvement, career certification and licensing exam preparation, college entrance and graduate school admissions exam preparation, GED exam preparation, and basic skills improvement in reading, writing, and math, for all ages. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.

Literary Reference Center is a comprehensive database that provides users with a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Mango Languages is an online language learning program. Learning a new language isn’t easy. Committing to a new way of communicating is a verbal and physical commitment that is unfamiliar, but rewarding in what you’ll discover along the way. A blend of the right content at the right time, with intelligent algorithms and native-speaker audio, and powered by proven methodologies, Mango’s adaptive learning process evolves to your progress and unique learning behaviors, preparing you to start the conversation with confidence.

MasterFILE Elite, designed specifically for public libraries, provides full text for more than 1,950 general periodicals covering a broad range of disciplines including general reference, business, education, health, general science, multi-cultural issues and much more.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

The NoveList Plus database connects readers to their next book by making recommendations for what to read next. One of the most popular elements is read-alikes. This feature suggests titles that are 'just like' other titles. If you've just finished a great book, log into NoveList Plus and find great read-alikes. There are also read-alikes for authors and series. Consider NoveList Plus your one-stop guide to great reading.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Points of View Reference Center is a full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides 200 topics, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument).

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

ProQuest Northeast News Stream enables users to search current news content from the Northeastern United States, as well as archives that stretch back into the 1980s. It features top newspapers, wires, broadcast transcripts, blogs, and news sites in full-text format.

The Courier News from 1891 to date, is searchable through these titles:

• Courier - News (1991-present)
• The Plainfield Courier (1891-1894)
• Plainfield Courier-News (1894-1961)
• The Courier-News (1961-2010)

Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes in design, business, tech, and more. Anyone can join the millions of members in our community to learn cutting-edge skills, network with peers and discover new opportunities.

Unlike most of our databases there is a separate registration process as the number of users is limited. Click on either button to the right, and fill out the form to request access to this service.

Academic Search Premier contains indexing for 8,025 publications, with full text for more than 4,500 of those titles.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Britannica Online Academic delivers fast and easy access to high-quality, comprehensive information. The combination of the Encyclopædia Britannica and Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus, magazines and periodicals, and many other research tools provides the variety of reliable sources students need for research—all in one place.

This is the world’s definitive scholarly business database, providing indexing and abstracts for more than twice as many active, peer-reviewed, business related journals as any other database. Business Source® Elite offers indexing and abstracts for the 350 most important scholarly journals back to 1965 or the first published issue. This database includes searchable cited references for 1,205 journals.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

The Image Collection database consists of more than 1 million total images in these categories, broken down as follows:

• Photographs
• Images from Canadian Press, Getty Images, and UPI
• Maps from Antenna Audio
• Photographs from public domain sources

The images consist of a wide array of photos and maps, with an emphasis on world news and events. Other areas of coverage include contemporary and historical photos of people, places, and the natural kingdom.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Free downloadable eBooks, Audiobooks, and magazines with your Library Card and PIN code! (You will need to choose "Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium" as your library - you will not see Plainfield in the list of options) Mobile App is available!

ERIC, the Educational Resource Information Center, is a national information system supported by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Library of Education, and the Office of Educational Research and Improvement. It provides access to information from journals included in the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

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 the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done at each level to minimize these effects.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

HelpNow provides learning solutions for students of diverse needs and backgrounds. Students can communicate with live, online tutors from 2-11PM, 7 days a week, using an interactive, virtual whiteboard to chat, write, draw, copy/paste text or images and graph homework problems. HelpNow also includes the Writing Lab, Send Question Center and Skills Building.

Also included in HelpNow is the Adult Learning Center where patrons can access GED prep, U.S Citizenship test prep, resume assistance, Microsoft Office support, and Career Resources which lists popular job search links. Microsoft Office support allows patrons to ask questions about Excel, Word and PowerPoint. The Writing Lab, Send QuestionCenter and the Skills Building are also included in the Adult Learning Center suite.

Hoopla is a digital content provider of music, ebooks, audiobooks, movies, comics, and television, with currently more than 400,000 titles available across those formats. Library patrons have access to all content instantly, without having to place a hold or wait for a title to become available.

Registration is required. You will need your Library Card number and PIN code in order to register for an account. Users are allowed seven checkouts per month. This service is provided via our membership in LMxAC.

JobNow is a versatile online service designed to support every stop of the job search process. JobNow feature live online coaches who, among other things, assist in resume/cover letter preparation, and help patrons prepare for job interviews.

JobNow includes Live Interview Coaching, Resume Lab, Career Resources, and the Adult Learning Center.

Watch over 30000 Documentaries, Classic and Indie Films. Library card holders can access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films instantly. Films can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku.

LearningExpress Library is an interactive online learning platform featuring over 770 practice tests, tutorials, and eBooks related to job search and workplace skills improvement, career certification and licensing exam preparation, college entrance and graduate school admissions exam preparation, GED exam preparation, and basic skills improvement in reading, writing, and math, for all ages. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.

Providing exclusive online full text for many of the top consumer legal reference books, Legal Information Reference Center contains more than 225 full-text publications and thousands of legal forms, with more content being added on a regular basis. A majority of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo, the nation's oldest and most-respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

LISTA indexes more than 560 core journals, nearly 50 priority journals, and nearly 125 selective journals; plus books, research reports and proceedings. Subject coverage includes librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management and more.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Literary Reference Center is a comprehensive database that provides users with a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Mango Languages is an online language learning program. Learning a new language isn’t easy. Committing to a new way of communicating is a verbal and physical commitment that is unfamiliar, but rewarding in what you’ll discover along the way. A blend of the right content at the right time, with intelligent algorithms and native-speaker audio, and powered by proven methodologies, Mango’s adaptive learning process evolves to your progress and unique learning behaviors, preparing you to start the conversation with confidence.

MasterFILE Elite, designed specifically for public libraries, provides full text for more than 1,950 general periodicals covering a broad range of disciplines including general reference, business, education, health, general science, multi-cultural issues and much more.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Designed to offer current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government, this database offers a thorough collection of periodicals, academic journals, and other content pertinent to the increasing needs of those sites. The Military & Government Collection provides cover-to-cover full text for nearly 300 journals and periodicals and indexing and abstracts for more than 400 titles.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Newspapers.com's Historical Newspapers from the Northeast. Explore newspaper articles and clippings for help with genealogy, history and other research. Search full text and browse page images of 75 newspapers from New Jersey, and more from the northeast region of the United States.

Remote access requires Plainfield Public Library card.

The NoveList Plus database connects readers to their next book by making recommendations for what to read next. One of the most popular elements is read-alikes. This feature suggests titles that are 'just like' other titles. If you've just finished a great book, log into NoveList Plus and find great read-alikes. There are also read-alikes for authors and series. Consider NoveList Plus your one-stop guide to great reading.

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ProQuest Historical Black Newspapers offer essential primary source content and editorial perspectives of the most distinguished African American newspapers in the U.S. Each of the eleven Historical Black Newspapers provides researchers with unprecedented access to perspectives and information that was excluded or marginalized in mainstream sources. The content, including articles, obituaries, photos, editorials, and more, is easily accessible for scholars in the study of the history of race relations, journalism, local and national politics, education, African American studies, and many multidisciplinary subjects. Examine major movements from the Harlem Renaissance to Civil Rights, and explore everyday life as written in the news. Included: Atlanta Daily World—1931-2010 , The Baltimore Afro-American—1893-2010, Chicago Defender—1910-2010, Cleveland Call & Post—1934-2010, Los Angeles Sentinel—1934-2010, Louisville Defender —1951-2010, Michigan Chronicle—1939-2010, New York Amsterdam News—1922-2010, The Norfolk Journal & Guide—1916-2010, The Philadelphia Tribune—1912-2010, and Pittsburgh Courier—1911-2010.

REMOTE ACCESS: After log in, Change Database and Select this option OR use "SUB (HNBLACKCOLL) to narrow your search to only this collection.

ProQuest Northeast News Stream enables users to search current news content from the Northeastern United States, as well as archives that stretch back into the 1980s. It features top newspapers, wires, broadcast transcripts, blogs, and news sites in full-text format.

The Courier News from 1891 to date, is searchable through these titles:

• Courier - News (1991-present)
• The Plainfield Courier (1891-1894)
• Plainfield Courier-News (1894-1961)
• The Courier-News (1961-2010)

Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) is the leading provider in business and consumer research! The database provides real-time access to more than 20 Million Business, 222 Million Consumers, U.S. New Businesses, U.S. New Homeowners and Movers.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

This comprehensive database offers content from a variety of sources, including an inclusive collection of images, health reports, and full text for reference books and general interest magazines in a broad array of subject areas. Additionally, the resource covers a full spectrum of Spanish-language scholarships inside and outside academia.

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This database provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. This database is updated on a daily basis.

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Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes in design, business, tech, and more. Anyone can join the millions of members in our community to learn cutting-edge skills, network with peers and discover new opportunities.

Unlike most of our databases there is a separate registration process as the number of users is limited. Click on either button to the right, and fill out the form to request access to this service.

This database offers users complete small business management resources via a combination of unparalleled periodicals and reference content. From conducting industry research to financial planning, to marketing a product and franchising a business, the Small Business Resource Center provides users with all the information they need to succeed.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

TRC provides indexing and abstracts for 280 periodicals. In addition, 96% of journals indexed in TRC are peer-reviewed. Topics include: Assessment, Best Practices, Continuing Education, Current Pedagogical Research, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Instructional Media, Language Arts, Literacy Standards, School Administration, Science & Mathematics, and Teacher Education.

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VetNow provides free online job and academic assistance for Veterans transitioning to civilian life. Use eParachute to help you discover a career or academic path that best suits your experience and interests.

Create a polished resume from a range of templates and powerful creation tools. Use the Resume Lab to receive personalized resume assistance from our writing experts. Receive job interview assistance through live, online tools and resources. Connect with a live job, resume, or interview coach for individualized assistance in your job search.

Academic Search Premier contains indexing for 8,025 publications, with full text for more than 4,500 of those titles.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

This is the world’s definitive scholarly business database, providing indexing and abstracts for more than twice as many active, peer-reviewed, business related journals as any other database. Business Source® Elite offers indexing and abstracts for the 350 most important scholarly journals back to 1965 or the first published issue. This database includes searchable cited references for 1,205 journals.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

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 the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done at each level to minimize these effects.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

JobNow is a versatile online service designed to support every stop of the job search process. JobNow feature live online coaches who, among other things, assist in resume/cover letter preparation, and help patrons prepare for job interviews.

JobNow includes Live Interview Coaching, Resume Lab, Career Resources, and the Adult Learning Center.

LearningExpress Library is an interactive online learning platform featuring over 770 practice tests, tutorials, and eBooks related to job search and workplace skills improvement, career certification and licensing exam preparation, college entrance and graduate school admissions exam preparation, GED exam preparation, and basic skills improvement in reading, writing, and math, for all ages. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.

MasterFILE Elite, designed specifically for public libraries, provides full text for more than 1,950 general periodicals covering a broad range of disciplines including general reference, business, education, health, general science, multi-cultural issues and much more.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) is the leading provider in business and consumer research! The database provides real-time access to more than 20 Million Business, 222 Million Consumers, U.S. New Businesses, U.S. New Homeowners and Movers.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

This database provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. This database is updated on a daily basis.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes in design, business, tech, and more. Anyone can join the millions of members in our community to learn cutting-edge skills, network with peers and discover new opportunities.

Unlike most of our databases there is a separate registration process as the number of users is limited. Click on either button to the right, and fill out the form to request access to this service.

This database offers users complete small business management resources via a combination of unparalleled periodicals and reference content. From conducting industry research to financial planning, to marketing a product and franchising a business, the Small Business Resource Center provides users with all the information they need to succeed.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

VetNow provides free online job and academic assistance for Veterans transitioning to civilian life. Use eParachute to help you discover a career or academic path that best suits your experience and interests.

Create a polished resume from a range of templates and powerful creation tools. Use the Resume Lab to receive personalized resume assistance from our writing experts. Receive job interview assistance through live, online tools and resources. Connect with a live job, resume, or interview coach for individualized assistance in your job search.

We are an official FamilySearch Affiliate Library!
Discover your family history. Explore the world's largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and resources. Plainfield Public Library is a designated Affiliate Library. This status offers our on-site patrons privileges to limited-access FamilySearch databases. Users must register for free in order to use this incredible collection. FamilySearch is service provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Fold3 provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. The records at Fold3 help you discover and share stories about these everyday heroes, forgotten soldiers, and the families that supported them.

The Local History Collection at Plainfield Public Library is the largest in Union County. It includes historical and contemporary materials about the city of Plainfield and its inhabitants. The collection is composed of books, documents, photographs, postcards, blueprints, maps, newspapers, personal papers, and records of local clubs and organizations in Plainfield and the surrounding communities.

Please visit the Local History Collections Index for more information about specific collection holdings.

Newspapers.com's Historical Newspapers from the Northeast. Explore newspaper articles and clippings for help with genealogy, history and other research. Search full text and browse page images of 75 newspapers from New Jersey, and more from the northeast region of the United States.

Remote access requires Plainfield Public Library card.

The Historical Plainfield Periodical Collection includes 23 newspapers and magazines dating back to 1837. A selection of early Plainfield newspapers has been digitized and is available online for free.

Other holdings include microfilmed copies and broadsides, as well as digitized titles. The Courier News on microfilm, from 1891 to 1998, is available on microfilm in the upstairs reference section. After 1999, the newspaper is available online through the ProQuest database. Prior to 1999, it available from Historical Newspapers from the Northeast via Newspapers.com and ProQuest Historical Newspapers.

The 1930 directory listed numerous Plainfield deaths. Additional deaths were noted in some other directories, which are being processed, but no other volume covered as many deaths as the 1930 directory.

ProQuest Northeast News Stream enables users to search current news content from the Northeastern United States, as well as archives that stretch back into the 1980s. It features top newspapers, wires, broadcast transcripts, blogs, and news sites in full-text format.

The Courier News from 1891 to date, is searchable through these titles:

• Courier - News (1991-present)
• The Plainfield Courier (1891-1894)
• Plainfield Courier-News (1894-1961)
• The Courier-News (1961-2010)

Academic Search Premier contains indexing for 8,025 publications, with full text for more than 4,500 of those titles.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

This is the world’s definitive scholarly business database, providing indexing and abstracts for more than twice as many active, peer-reviewed, business related journals as any other database. Business Source® Elite offers indexing and abstracts for the 350 most important scholarly journals back to 1965 or the first published issue. This database includes searchable cited references for 1,205 journals.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Search the Plainfield Courier from 1891 to 1894.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: U.S. Northeast Collection provides access to full-text articles from the Courier News from October 5, 1891 to November 3, 1894.

Remote access requires Plainfield Public Library card.

Search the Plainfield Courier-News from 1894 to 1961.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: U.S. Northeast Collection provides access to full-text articles from the Courier News from November 5, 1894 to January 23, 1961.

Remote access requires Plainfield Public Library card.

Search the Courier-News from 1961 to 2010.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: U.S. Northeast Collection provides access to full-text articles from the Courier News from January 24, 1961 to December 31, 2010.

Remote access requires Plainfield Public Library card.

Free downloadable eBooks, Audiobooks, and magazines with your Library Card and PIN code! (You will need to choose "Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium" as your library - you will not see Plainfield in the list of options) Mobile App is available!

ERIC, the Educational Resource Information Center, is a national information system supported by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Library of Education, and the Office of Educational Research and Improvement. It provides access to information from journals included in the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

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 the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done at each level to minimize these effects.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

The Historical Plainfield Periodical Collection includes 23 newspapers and magazines dating back to 1837. A selection of early Plainfield newspapers has been digitized and is available online for free.

Other holdings include microfilmed copies and broadsides, as well as digitized titles. The Courier News on microfilm, from 1891 to 1998, is available on microfilm in the upstairs reference section. After 1999, the newspaper is available online through the ProQuest database. Prior to 1999, it available from Historical Newspapers from the Northeast via Newspapers.com and ProQuest Historical Newspapers.

LISTA indexes more than 560 core journals, nearly 50 priority journals, and nearly 125 selective journals; plus books, research reports and proceedings. Subject coverage includes librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management and more.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Literary Reference Center is a comprehensive database that provides users with a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

MasterFILE Elite, designed specifically for public libraries, provides full text for more than 1,950 general periodicals covering a broad range of disciplines including general reference, business, education, health, general science, multi-cultural issues and much more.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Middle Search Plus contains full text for more than 150 popular, middle school magazines. In addition to the full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for nearly 200 magazines. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies, historical essays and student pamphlets.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Designed to offer current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government, this database offers a thorough collection of periodicals, academic journals, and other content pertinent to the increasing needs of those sites. The Military & Government Collection provides cover-to-cover full text for nearly 300 journals and periodicals and indexing and abstracts for more than 400 titles.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

Newspapers.com's Historical Newspapers from the Northeast. Explore newspaper articles and clippings for help with genealogy, history and other research. Search full text and browse page images of 75 newspapers from New Jersey, and more from the northeast region of the United States.

Remote access requires Plainfield Public Library card.

Primary Search, designed specifically for elementary school libraries and public library children's rooms, contains full text for more than 60 popular, elementary school magazines. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles).

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

ProQuest Northeast News Stream enables users to search current news content from the Northeastern United States, as well as archives that stretch back into the 1980s. It features top newspapers, wires, broadcast transcripts, blogs, and news sites in full-text format.

The Courier News from 1891 to date, is searchable through these titles:

• Courier - News (1991-present)
• The Plainfield Courier (1891-1894)
• Plainfield Courier-News (1894-1961)
• The Courier-News (1961-2010)

This comprehensive database offers content from a variety of sources, including an inclusive collection of images, health reports, and full text for reference books and general interest magazines in a broad array of subject areas. Additionally, the resource covers a full spectrum of Spanish-language scholarships inside and outside academia.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

This database provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. This database is updated on a daily basis.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

This database offers users complete small business management resources via a combination of unparalleled periodicals and reference content. From conducting industry research to financial planning, to marketing a product and franchising a business, the Small Business Resource Center provides users with all the information they need to succeed.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)

TRC provides indexing and abstracts for 280 periodicals. In addition, 96% of journals indexed in TRC are peer-reviewed. Topics include: Assessment, Best Practices, Continuing Education, Current Pedagogical Research, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Instructional Media, Language Arts, Literacy Standards, School Administration, Science & Mathematics, and Teacher Education.

(part of the JerseyClicks collection)