Research Resources:
Electronic Reference Sources:
New Jersey Information
Current Events and Newspapers
Access World News [Rutgers Restricted]
Complete searchable full-text content of world news as well as local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Includes a variety of New Jersey newspapers, as well as the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Daily Targum
Online version of the Rutgers University student newspaper, serving the New Brunswick and Piscataway area campuses.
Factiva [Rutgers Restricted]
Search for articles on any subject in the full text of leading business newspapers; magazines; trade journals; newsletters; and television and radio transcripts. Includes the Star Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers.
Gannett Newspapers on the Web
Links to newspapers organized by state and including the Asbury Park Press, the Home News Tribune, and other New Jersey newspapers.
Get Out Today: Ultimate Student Entertainment Guide
Links to a wide range of information on New Jersey: transportation, entertainment, local guides, careers, and more.
Greater Media Newspapers
Links to community newspapers, such as the Sentinel and the Suburban, serving Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties.
HeadlineSpot - New Jersey News
Links to New Jersey news resources: headlines, weather, newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and online.
Jersey Arts Showcase On-Line
A guide to arts and culture in New Jersey with searchable event listings; links to other local and national art sites; and related information.
NJ.com: Everything Jersey
Affiliated with The Star Ledger, The Jersey Journal, and other newspapers, this site includes local links, news, sports, entertainment, and other resources for the state.
New Jersey Lottery
Information on how to play, how to claim winnings, types of games available, the current
jackpot, and the most recent winning numbers.
NJ Newsline
A continuously updated news aggregator for headlines from New Jersey news sources. Covers daily and weekly newspapers, television stations, colleges and universities, and other resources.
NewsLink: New Jersey Newspapers
Links to the online versions of a variety of newspapers throughout the state, including the Asbury Park Press, the Bergen Record and the Star Ledger, and more.
Philly.com
Links to The Philadelphia Inquirer and the Philadelphia Daily News, plus resources on regional education, entertainment, travel, and more.
Rutgers Film Co-Op/New Jersey Media Arts Center
Information on the New Jersey Film Festival, which offers over 100 screenings annually of independent, classic, international, and experimental films and videos.
Rutgers Media Relations
Lists recent Rutgers news headlines with links to full-text articles. The page also includes links to additional news and media sources at Rutgers.
Directories
Directory of Registered Charities
Maintained by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, the site provides a searchable listing of all charities currently registered in New Jersey.
Find Your Legislator
Locate a State Senator or Assemblyman by municipality, legislative district, or using the alphabetical listing.
Health Care Payers Coalition of New Jersey
Includes searchable directories of physicians and hospitals, as well as report cards for physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies.
HealthyNJ: Directories
Links to a large collection of health related directories.
Links to New Jersey Libraries and Others of Interest
Alphabetical lists of links to the Web sites and catalogs of NJ college and university
libraries; NJ county and municipal libraries; NJ library associations and cooperatives; other state libraries; Library of Congress sites; and school websites.
Medical Society of New Jersey: Physician Finder
Provides general information on member-physicians and their practices.
New Jersey County and Municipal Web Sites
Links to Web sites by and about New Jersey municipalities.
New Jersey Health Care Profile
Search for a doctor by name, field of medicine, hospital, county, or city/town. Profiles may include information about specialties, hospital affiliations, education, training, disciplinary actions, and more. Provided by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
New Jersey in the Current Congress
A listing of United States Senators and Representatives from New Jersey, with contact information, basic biographical information, and links to their home pages. Includes a search feature for identifying your Congressional District and the people who represent it.
New Jersey Law Network
A variety of links to NJ court cases, laws, and related resources with separate search engines for the site, NJ Court Rules, NJ Rules of Evidence, NJ Rules of Professional Conduct, Opinions of the New Jersey Courts, and more. Also includes a searchable directory of NJ lawyers.
New Jersey School Directory
From the New Jersey Department of Education, the site provides a 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.
U.S. Universities by State: New Jersey
The New Jersey section of a list of links to the home pages of regionally accredited U.S. universities.
Education
DOE Data
Data on school enrollments, graduates, dropouts, staff, and more from the New Jersey Department of Education. Some historical data back to 1997 is included.
New Jersey Community Colleges
Links to NJ community college web sites and state by state listings of community colleges throughout the United States, including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas, and Puerto Rico.
New Jersey School Directory
From the New Jersey Department of Education, the site provides a 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.
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, all from the New Jersey Department of Education.
Rutgers University Office of Financial Aid
Information on applying for aid; scholarships; federal and state programs; and other resources.
U.S. Universities by State: New Jersey
The New Jersey section of a list of links to the home pages of regionally accredited U.S. universities.
Employment
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 Center at Rutgers University - Camden
Provides comprehensive career development services for students and alumni.
Job Announcements
From the New Jersey Department of Personnel, the site provides job listings for State, county, and municipal governments, plus information on the job application process.
NJJobBank.com
Advertises employment opportunities in the state of New Jersey.
New Jersey Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
Job postings for academic, administrative, staff, and executive positions at universities and colleges across the state.
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.
Newark Career Development Center@Rutgers
Services for current students and alumni relating to career and life planning.
Rutgers New Brunswick/Piscataway Campus Career Services
Services for students, alumni, and employers. Includes counseling and career planning resources; job and internship links and services; and calendars of career planning seminars and related events.
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.
Government, Law, and Politics
Governors of New Jersey, 1664-1974: Biographical Essays
Full-text electronic version of the book published by the New Jersey Historical Commission. Brief biographies of more recent governors can be viewed at the National Governors Association site.
New Jersey Citizens Guide to Government
Includes information on voting, elections, contacting elected officials, and more, from the League of Women Voters of New Jersey.
New Jersey Digital Legal Library Rutgers-Newark Law Library
Includes New Jersey Administrative Reports (first series, 1979-1991), New Jersey Attorney General Opinions (1949-1998), New Jersey Governors' Executive Orders (1941-Jan.1990), and a variety of other documents.
New Jersey in the Current Congress
A listing of United States Senators and Representatives from New Jersey, with contact information, basic biographical information, and links to their home pages. Includes a search feature for identifying your Congressional District and the people who represent it.
New Jersey Law Network
A variety of links to NJ court cases, laws, and related resources with separate search engines for the site, NJ Court Rules, NJ Rules of Evidence, NJ Rules of Professional Conduct, Opinions of the New Jersey Courts, and more. Also includes a searchable directory of NJ lawyers.
New Jersey Legislative District Data Book On-Line
Includes data and thematic maps for counties, municipalities, school districts, state legislative districts, and federal Congressional districts in New Jersey. Population, housing, schools, voting, and fiscal and economic profiles and maps illustrating the data may be displayed and saved in electronic form. Produced at Rutgers by the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Center for Government Services.
New Jersey State and Local Governments RU Libraries Government Information Resources Subject Research Guide
Links to state, county, and municipal web sites; the NJ Congressional Delegation; NJ census information; and other useful resources.
OpenSecrets - New Jersey
The Center for Responsive Politics tracks the money behind the candidates in all current Presidential, Congressional, and local elections. Provides information including the total amount raised, top contributors, a searchable database, and more. This site is the New Jersey specific page; includes some historical data back to 1993.
State of New Jersey
Search or browse this official site for the State, or use one of the following direct links to frequently used pages within the site.
County and Municipal Web Sites
Links to Web sites for New Jersey local governments and community organizations.
Departments/Agencies
An alphabetical listing of links to the Web sites for the various departments and agencies within the state government.
Find Your Legislator
Locate a State Senator or Assemblyman by municipality, legislative district, or using the alphabetical listing.
Governor's Office
Includes a biography of the Governor, plus the texts of major speeches and radio talks,
press releases, and other features.
Job Announcements
From the New Jersey Department of Personnel, the site provides job listings for State, county, and municipal governments, plus information on the job application process.
Judiciary - NJ Courts Online
Home page of the New Jersey State Courts with information on the Courts and Court administration, Court Opinions, and related links.
Legislature
Updated daily, this site includes searchable NJ bills and statutes; information on members of the NJ Legislature; the NJ Constitution; the latest Legislative Calendar and Legislative Digest; and more.
Management and Budget Office
Full-text of current year state budget publications and an archive of prior year publications beginning with FY1998, including the Governor's Budget Message, and the NJ Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
State Library
Home page of the New Jersey State Library, including a link to the online catalog.
Taxation Division
General information and news; tax topics; publications and forms; important notices; and more.
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.
Libraries
JerseyCat
New Jersey’s statewide catalog and interlibrary loan system. Search multiple online catalogs simultaneously and view the results in one list.
Links to New Jersey Libraries and Others of Interest
Alphabetical lists of links to the Web sites and catalogs of NJ college and university
libraries; NJ county and municipal libraries; NJ library associations and cooperatives; other state libraries; Library of Congress sites; and school websites.
New Jersey State Library
Home page of the New Jersey State Library, including a link to the online catalog.
New Jersey Union List of Serials - NJULS
A searchable catalog of periodicals, journals, and other serials, complete with details on which New Jersey libraries own each title and for what time period.
Maps and Weather
Changing Landscape of New Brunswick
Links to photos, maps, and panoramic views of New Brunswick. Designed as a companion
site to a 2002 exhibition in Rutgers' Alexander Library.
Historical Maps of New Jersey - Rutgers Cartography
A collection of local and state historical maps, with links to related resources.
NJDEP GIS - Interactive Mapping
Interactive mapping tools from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Provides information about neighborhoods, counties, or the state as a whole.
New Jersey State Climatologist
New Jersey weather and climate information, including historical data.
New Jersey State Information - National Weather Service
Includes hourly reports, state forecasts, zone forecasts, climatic data, and more from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Rutgers Weather Center
From the RU Meteorology Program, the site includes information on current weather conditions, including local radar and regional satellite images.
State and County Maps
GIS maps for each county plus topical maps of congressional boundaries, legislative districts, the highway system, and more from the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
Multi-purpose Web Resources
Get Out Today: Ultimate Student Entertainment Guide
Links to a wide range of information on New Jersey: transportation, entertainment, local guides, careers, and more.
NJ.com: Everything Jersey
Affiliated with The Star Ledger, The Jersey Journal, and other newspapers, this site includes local links, news, sports, entertainment, and other resources for the state.
New Jersey RU Libraries Subject Research Guide
Identifying resources that are available in the Rutgers University Libraries as well as on the Internet, this guide is intended to serve as a starting point for those researching New Jersey history.
New Jersey Community Resources
Intended as an information source for New Jersey residents, the site provides a variety of directory style pages as well as information on topics of interest to residents.
New Jersey Information
Links to a variety of resources on New Jersey collected by the New Jersey State Library.
Serving New Jersey
Includes links to local and state information plus a variety of other resources.
Yahoo! Directory - New Jersey
Yahoo's directory and search page for New Jersey, including links to business and economy; education; government; recreation and sports; and more.
Municipalities and Counties
City Connections
Links to official and unofficial web pages for NJ, NY, and PA municipalities and counties,
and related resources.
Camden, New Jersey
Official home page for the city of Camden, with information on city services and government; economic development; events and attractions; and more.
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Official home page for the city of New Brunswick, including information on economic development, social services, etc. Additional information about the City, special events, entertainment, and more is also available at newbrunswick.com.
Newark, New Jersey
Official home page of the city of Newark, with links to events, services, government, and
additional resources.
Piscataway, New Jersey
Official home page for the township of Piscataway, with information on government, education, recreation, etc.
County and Municipal Web Sites
Links to Web sites for New Jersey local governments and community organizations.
County Information
Lists the counties in New Jersey and links to websites for each county.
Camden County, New Jersey
Official county home page with information on government; education; health and safety; employment; business; community; entertainment; facts and history.
Essex County, New Jersey
Official county home page with information on municipalities, departments, etc.
Middlesex County, New Jersey
This official county home page includes information on frequently used services; a business guide; departments and offices; elected officials; and more.
New Jersey Localities
Database of New Jersey counties, municipalities, and local names within municipalities.
New Jersey State League of Municipalities
Information on the League, its services and publications, and on municipalities in NJ is available at this site. The League is a voluntary association whose members consist of more than 560 municipalities, and which was created to help communities do a better job of self-government through pooling information resources.
State and Local Government on the Net - New Jersey State and Local Government
A list of state, county, and municipal government Web sites.
Rutgers
About the University
Sections on Campus Locations, Rutgers History, University Administration, University Facts & Figures, Universitywide Administrative Units, and links to resources for students, faculty, and staff.
Ask a Librarian RU Libraries
Includes frequently asked questions as well as an email form for questions.
Ask Colonel Henry
An email question and answer service for information about Rutgers, brought to you by RU Campus Information Services.
Daily Targum
Online version of the Rutgers University student newspaper, serving the New Brunswick and Piscataway area campuses.
Leadership on the Banks: Rutgers' Presidents, 1766–2004
Short biographical sketches of all Rutgers University presidents from Hardenbergh through Lawrence.
RU-info RU Campus Information Services
Well-organized links to useful information about all aspects of Rutgers.
Rutgers Fact Book
Historical and current data about students, faculty, finances, facilities, and instruction.
Rutgers Media Relations
Lists recent Rutgers news headlines with links to full-text articles. The page also includes links to additional news and media sources at Rutgers.
Search Rutgers
Includes search options for People, Web Sites, Events, Buildings, and Colleges/Schools/Departments/Units.
Statistics and Data
DataUniverse Home News Tribune
Public databases covering a wide range of data, much of which relates to New Jersey. Includes a snapshot of salary information for NJ government employees and retirees, Rutgers University employees, NJ police and paid firefighters, and Public school teacher and administrators. Additional modules relate to property ownership, crime statistics, and more.
New Jersey Legislative District Data Book On-Line
Includes data and thematic maps for counties, municipalities, school districts, state legislative districts, and federal Congressional districts in New Jersey. Population, housing, schools, voting, and fiscal and economic profiles and maps illustrating the data may be displayed and saved in electronic form. Produced at Rutgers by the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Center for Government Services.
New Jersey State and Local Governments: Statistics and Data RU Libraries Subject Research Guide
Links to statistics and data on New Jersey, including education, crime, census, and more.
Rutgers Fact Book
Historical and current data about students, faculty, finances, facilities, and instruction.
Statistics and Data RU Libraries Electronic Reference Sources
Links to general and specific statistics and data resources on the Web.
Travel and Transportation
Amtrak
Browse schedules and fares; purchase tickets; and obtain information on special offers and services.
NJcommuter.com
From the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the site includes information on traffic; changing traffic patterns due to construction; general aviation airports; truck, biking and walking programs; ridesharing help; train and bus schedules; and more.
New Jersey Transit
Includes train, bus, and light rail schedules; information on fares; travel alerts and advisories; transit news; and other resources.
New Jersey Tourism
Includes a wealth of information on travel in the Garden State, from accommodations to transportation.
New Jersey Turnpike Authority
This official home page of the NJTA includes annual reports, exit information, Turnpike maps, Garden State Parkway information, and other resources.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Official home page of the Port Authority, with information on airports; tunnels; bridges and terminals; and more.
QuickAid: Newark International Airport - EWR
Includes a terminal map, plus information on airlines, ground transportation, hotels, and parking.
Suburban Transit
Information on fares, schedules, and charters.
