Research Resources:
Electronic Reference Sources:
Education and Employment
Colleges, Universities, and Graduate Schools
General
Braintrack: University Index
Claiming to be "the world's most complete education-index," this site includes a
search function and links to the home pages of colleges and universities worldwide. Listings are also available in a geographical arrangement.
College Blue Book [Rutgers Restricted]
An electronic version of the 6 volume 35th edition, the resource serves as a "guide to thousands of 2- and 4-year schools in the U.S. and Canada. Covers the expected listings and detailed descriptions, degree programs offered, scholarships, distance learning programs, and occupational education programs."
College Board
A variety of information on the college application process, including an advanced search
of two and four-year colleges using comparative criteria like cost; location; sports and activities; and more.
College Navigator
From the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics, a searchable index of information on universities; liberal arts colleges; specialized colleges; community colleges; career or technical colleges; and trade schools.
College Results Online
From The Education Trust, a database of graduation rates at colleges and universities. Rates can be retrieved for a specific college or university, for a group of institutions, or by student and institutional characteristics.
CollegeSource Online
Searchable access to profiles, web pages, and maps for two-year, four-year, graduate, and professional schools in the United States and elsewhere. A subscription is required to access the full-text catalogs.
EdRef College Search Directory
A free online directory providing information about thousands of US colleges. Includes special sections on athletic scholarships, minority colleges, and religious schools.
Education RU Libraries Subject Research Guide
Includes information on local and Internet resources on research, teaching, learning, and education in general.
Education Resource Organizations Directory
From the U.S. Department of Education, a searchable database of organizations that provide information and assistance on a broad range of education-related topics.
Gradschools.com
Search for graduate programs by subject or school name to retrieve a list of programs in the United States, abroad, or via distance learning. Also includes links to information on standard educational tests, financial aid, fellowships, and related information.
Higher Education in the US of America & Canada
Features links and resources for international students interested in attending college in the United States or Canada.
Peterson's Planner
Multiple resources, including links to information on colleges and universities, graduate programs, distance learning courses, summer camps, study abroad, test preparation, financial aid, and more.
Search for Schools, Colleges, and Libraries
Search for public schools, private schools, colleges, and public libraries by name, location, or ZIP code. From the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics.
SearchEdu
Uses the Google Search engine to index university and academic Web sites, and return search results in ranked order.
State Education Data Profiles
Information on elementary/secondary education, postsecondary education, public libraries, and selected demographics for all states in the U.S. From the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics.
U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs
A database listing postsecondary educational institutions and programs, each of which is accredited by an accrediting agency or state approval agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a "reliable authority as to the quality of postsecondary education."
U.S. Universities by State
A list of links to the home pages of regionally accredited U.S. universities, organized by state.
Universities Worldwide
A searchable database of links to more than 7,500 universities throughout the world.
Community Colleges
American Association of Community Colleges
A large collection of material on community colleges including statistics and a college search feature with a clickable map.
Community College Directory
State by state listings of community colleges throughout the United States, including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas, and Puerto Rico.
Community College Review
Offers tools and data to help users compare colleges within their state and learn more about how community colleges work.
U.S. Community Colleges by State
A list of links to the home pages of community colleges in the United States, including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas, and Puerto Rico.
Distance Education
About.com: Distance Learning
An extensive collection of information and links in the field of distance education.
College Blue Book [Rutgers Restricted]
An electronic version of the 6 volume 35th edition, the resource serves as a "guide to thousands of 2- and 4-year schools in the U.S. and Canada. Covers the expected listings and detailed descriptions, degree programs offered, scholarships, distance learning programs, and occupational education programs."
Distance.Gradschools.com
Search by subject to retrieve a list of online graduate programs in the United States and abroad.
Peterson's Online Degrees and Distance Learning Programs
Information on distance learning programs and individual courses.
Rankings
America's Best Colleges
The online version of the US News and World Report annual ranking of colleges. The complete report is only available with a subscription. Articles from the series in the US News and World Report are also available full-text online via Academic Search Premier [Rutgers Restricted].
America's Best Graduate Schools
The online version of the US News and World Report annual ranking of graduate schools. The complete report is only available with a subscription. Articles from the series in the US News and World Report are also available full-text online via Academic Search Premier [Rutgers Restricted].
Best 366 Colleges Rankings
Search by category or school name to find the "best" ranked schools from the Princeton Review. Complete information requires free registration.
College and University Rankings
An excellent annotated list of ranking information on the web. Includes links to general/undergraduate, graduate/research programs, business, law, and non-US rankings, as well as a bibliography of additional sources.
Study Abroad
IIEPassport: Study Abroad
From the Institute of International Education, the site allows users to search program listings on U.S. education abroad. Also includes an extensive student guide with tips on selecting a program, preparing for travel, living abroad, returning home, and related issues.
International Student Exchange and Study Abroad Resource Center
News, information, and other resources about being an international student and preparing for study abroad.
Peterson's Study Abroad Search
A variety of search options and information on study abroad and summer study abroad programs.
Study Abroad Search
Provided by UNESCO, the site provides a simple search interface for a database of study abroad courses and scholarships.
StudyAbroad.com
Includes program directories searchable by city, country, language, or subject. Also provides a basic handbook and a variety of related information.
Tests
College Board Tests
Register online; view and send scores; and find exam dates, fees, and other information for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests, PSAT/NMSQT, AP, and CLEP.
Educational Testing Service
Links to information and test preparation materials for each of the major educational tests including: SAT, AP, GRE, TOEFL, PRAXIS, SLS, and many more.
Finding Tests and Measures RU Libraries Subject Research Guide
A guide to resources on tests and measures used in the behavioral and social sciences, the health sciences, and other related areas.
Test Prep Review
Includes information and free practice tests for a large number of standardized tests.
Tests and Measurements RU Libraries Education Subject Research Guide
Includes information on local and Internet resources on tests and measurements.
Employment
Job Listings
Career and Employment Resources RU Libraries Subject Research Guide
Extensive links to Web resources on the job search process, employment opportunities, and related areas. Also includes a bibliography of sources available in the Kilmer Library Career Collection.
Careerjet
An employment search engine for the United States using an extensive database of job pages originating from company web sites, recruitment agency web sites, and large specialist recruitment sites.
CareerOneStop
Information on careers, salaries and benefites, job listings, and other resources.
Careers.org: New Jersey Jobs, Careers, Education, Job Search Resources
Links to New Jersey jobs, employers, educational resources, career services, and other related resources.
Chronicle Careers
Job announcements for positions in colleges and universities from the Chronicle of Higher Education. Much of the site, including the full text of the current issue and the searchable archive, is accessible only to subscribers.
Job Announcements - NJ Department of Personnel
Job listings for New Jersey state and local governments.
JobWeb
Resources for new college graduates, experienced alumni, and employers from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Site features career planning resources, salary information, job market research information, and more.
New Jersey Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
Job postings for academic, administrative, staff, and executive positions at universities and colleges across the state.
Riley Guide: Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet
Extensive links to job and career information.
Search for a Federal Government Job
Database of abstracts of open U.S. Federal Government jobs, updated daily Tuesday through Saturday. Searchable by keyword and state.
Student Jobs
A searchable database of jobs in the Federal government for high school and college students.
SummerJobs.com
An international listing of seasonal and summer employment opportunities, searchable by keyword
and location.
USAJOBS
From the U.S. Personnel Management Office, the site bills itself as "your one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information," and provides a searchable database of federal job listings.
VolunteerMatch
A non-profit organization whose site allows users to search an online database of volunteer
opportunities by zip code, distance, location, and category. Also provides a listing of virtual volunteering opportunities.
Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network
Links for job seekers and employers covering education, employment opportunities,
training opportunities, labor market information, job search tools, social services, and more.
Related Information
Career and Employment Resources RU Libraries Subject Research Guide
Extensive links to Web resources on the job search process, employment opportunities, and related areas. Also includes a bibliography of sources available in the Kilmer Library Career Collection.
Career Information Center [Rutgers Restricted]
An electronic version of the 13 volume 9th edition, the resource "provides information for job seekers on various career areas. Each profile includes a job summary chart, a job description, and salary information."
CareerOneStop
Information on careers, salaries and benefits, job listings, and other resources.
Careers.org: New Jersey Jobs, Careers, Education, Job Search Resources
Links to New Jersey jobs, employers, educational resources, career services, and other related resources.
DisabilityInfo.gov - Employment
"Covers a variety of topics related to employment of people with disabilities: advice for individuals with disabilities seeking work; help for employers looking for hard-working and dedicated employees; information on employment rights, laws and regulations; resources for employment programs and job accommodations for people with disabilities."
Employment Projections
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the site provides information on labor market and employment trends, and the implications of this data for specific groups in the labor force. Includes online publications such as Occupational Outlook Handbook and Occupational Outlook Quarterly.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Facts about rights and responsibilities of employees and employers under Federal law, including information on discrimination and harassment; also up-to-date legislative information.
JobWeb
Resources for new college graduates, experienced alumni, and employers from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Site features career planning resources, salary information, job market research information, and more.
Licensed Occupations
Search for occupational licensing requirements by state, occupation, or agency.
New Jersey Next Stop
Information on careers and the skills needed to improve job prospects in New Jersey industries, including health care, finance, construction, utilities, manufacturing, tourism, transportation and information technology.
O*NET OnLine: Occupational Information Network
Reports on occupations as identified through keyword, O*NET-SOC codes, job family, or skills. Also includes cross references to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), Military Occupational Classification (MOC), the Registered Apprenticeship Information System (RAIS), and Standard Occupational Classification (SOC).
Online Career Library - Vault [Rutgers Restricted]
Includes occupation profiles, company profiles, industry profiles, a bulletin board system, career advice articles, and more than 60 guides on career and industry topics.
Plum Book: U. S. Government Policy and Supporting Positions
Published every four years, this publication contains data on Federal civil service leadership
and support positions in the legislative and executive branches of the Federal Government that may be subject to noncompetitive appointment.
Riley Guide: Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet
Extensive links to job and career information.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
The primary source for information on working for the Federal government, including information on employment benefits, wages, and Federal job listings.
Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network
Links for job seekers and employers covering education, employment opportunities,
training opportunities, labor market information, job search tools, social services, and more.
Salaries
Career Information Center [Rutgers Restricted]
An electronic version of the 13 volume 9th edition, the resource "provides information for job seekers on various career areas. Each profile includes a job summary chart, a job description, and salary information."
CareerOneStop: Salary and Benefits
Information on wages and salaries, relocating costs, unemployment insurance, benefits and related topics.
Federal Salaries and Wages
From the U.S. Personnel Management Office, the site allows you to view the most recent pay tables, laws, regulations, policies and guidance on Federal salaries and wages.
JobStar: Profession-Specific Salary Surveys
An extensive collection of links to salary survey sites on the Internet.
JobWeb: Salary
Includes information on starting salaries, average salaries, and related topics.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.
Schools
New Jersey School Directory
Searchable directory of schools, school districts, charter schools, non-public schools, and district web sites. Also includes related directories of vocational schools, schools for the disabled, and more. From the NJ Education Department.
New Jersey's Report Cards
Includes No Child Left Behind School, District, and State reports; New Jersey School Report Cards from 1994-95 to the most current; and Highly Qualified Teacher Survey Results. From the NJ Education Department.
SchoolDataDirect
A national education data service that provides in-depth information and analysis about public schools, districts and state education systems using data publicly reported under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.
Search for Schools, Colleges, and Libraries
Search for public schools, private schools, colleges, and public libraries by name, location, or ZIP code. From the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics.
State Education Data Profiles
Information on elementary/secondary education, postsecondary education, public libraries, and selected demographics for all states in the U.S. From the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics.
Teacher Rules, Roles, and Rights
From the National Council on Teacher Quality, the site provides information on collective bargaining agreements, board policies, and teacher handbooks from the nation's 50 largest school districts
