For all your research needs, the Library subscribes to the following databases which can be accessed from your home computer. To access, unless otherwise noted, enter the 14 digit number on your valid West Milford Township Library card.

For first time users, the Help button on each database provides valuable user guidelines, as well as searching tips and other key details. If further assistance is needed, please contact the Adult/Teen Services desk at 973-728-2822 or via e-mail at wmtl@wmtl.org.

American National Biography
Learn the USA’s history and culture by reading about the movers and shakers who shaped our nation.
Username: wmtl
Password: First 5 digits of West Milford Township Library card.
 
 
Country Watch
All you need to know about the world is here–find economic, environmental, investment, political and social overviews for the countries of the world.

 
Custom Newspapers
Find all the news that's fit to print with full-text articles from The New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Bergen Record and Washington Post, as well as national and international newspapers. Funded by New Jersey State Library.

 
EBSCO
Search full-text magazine articles on almost every topic of general interest – from business to education to health. Newspaper articles, an image collection, general encyclopedia and an animal encyclopedia are available too. Funded by New Jersey State Library.

 
Facts on File
When homework assignments require research, search here for information about science, history, geography, health or careers.

Gale Virtual Reference Library
Take research to the next level and search reference books at the tip of your keyboard. These electronic reference books offer unlimited access and cover a wide variety of topics and subjects from Arts and Humanities to Business and Science.

HeritageQuest Online
Discover the amazing history of you with a comprehensive treasury of genealogical sources dating back to the 1700s. Find digital, searchable images of U.S. Federal Census records, Revolutionary War records, as well as other genealogical and historical sources.

 
Historical New York Times
Step back in time and search for articles from 1851 through 2005 – read the full text and browse the images too.

Homework Help NJ
Powered by Tutor.com and supported by the NJ State Library, Homework Help NJ offers a complete learning suite – Student Center, College Center and Career Center – for students in grades K – 12, college students, as well as adult learners. Take advantage of LiveTutor™ –  one-to-one help with a certified tutor – seven days a week from 2:00 – 10:00 p.m.

 
JerseyClicks
Available 24/7 and 100% reliable. Find high quality information covering subjects such as health, history, business, education, science, current events, literature and popular fiction. Funded by New Jersey State Library. 

 
Lit Finder
It’s easy to access Poem Finder, an index of 800,000+ poems and 185,000+ full text poems or Story Finder, with 5,000 short stories or Essay Finder, which contains thousands of essays, plays and speeches.

 
Literature Resource Center
Use this source and uncover a goldmine of information about authors and
literature from every era including the more than 120,000 profiles of modern authors’ lives and works previously found in Contemporary Authors.
 

Mango Languages
Here is an easy, fast and fun way to learn a new language. This online language learning program teaches conversation skills through 48 foreign language courses. Learn Italian, German Russian, Mandarin Chinese and more. 14 English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are also available.  


National Newspapers Expanded
Stay informed about current events. You'll find articles from major U.S. newspapers, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, USA TODAY, Boston Globe and the Atlanta Journal/Constitution.

 
Newark Star Ledger
Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and much more from current and archived issues, dating back to 1996, of the Newark Star Ledger. Updated daily, it includes obituaries, editorials and other sections.

 
NoveList Plus
For advice on what to read next, NoveList Plus is your complete resource for fiction and nonfiction reading. All ages can enjoy searching for recommendations, reviews and read-a-likes.
 

Opposing Viewpoints Research Center
To win an argument or prepare for a debate about a current issue, this is the site for you. The proponents, detractors, statistics, websites, magazine and newspaper articles – it’s all here.
 

Reference USA
ReferenceUSA contains detailed information on more than 14 million U.S. businesses. Jobseekers, students or researchers will find this database easy to search - whether by name, size, location and more. Funded by New Jersey State Library.

Salem Health
Provides access to the full print content of:

 Magill’s Medical Guide­ - the perfect mix of accessibility and depth, providing general readers with an authoritative source that helps bridge the gap between professional medical encyclopedias and popular self-help guides.

Psychology & Mental Health ­ - covers the history of the field, notable people and theories, disorders, social issues, treatments, tests, as well as important and developing issues in psychology and mental health.

Salem History
Provides access to the full print content of:

Encyclopedia of American Immigration – An encyclopedia with a student friendly approach which addresses immigration history questions and topics such as: Where immigrants have come from and why; how they have adapted to their new homeland; how they have contributed to American culture and society; how government policies toward them have changed; and how American immigration history has fit into worldwide migration patterns.

Great Lives from History: Notorious Lives – With more than 600 biographies of notorious personages, from the merely controversial to the extremely negative, Notorious Lives provides all the details about numerous historical figures – from traitors and spies to outlaws and gunslingers and many more.

Salem Science
Designed to meet the needs of general readers and students Salem Science provides online access to The Solar System which covers topics relating to Earth science, astronomy, planetology and cosmology. Essays include a complete overview of the topic, as well as detailed information and facts about the topic, how the topic is investigated and applications of knowledge gained.  Special features include photos, a comprehensive glossary and web resources.
 

Testing & Education Reference Center
A one-stop online resource for every student – from high school to graduate school, and those looking at specialty education courses, career programs and beyond. Find practice tests for college/graduate school entrance exams, civil service, the military, nursing, U.S. citizenship and many others. You can also search for financial aid, scholarships, as well as detailed information about colleges and universities.

 
Other electronic resources are available only from within WMTL. For assistance, please contact the Adult/Teen Services desk at 973-728-2822 or e-mail our online reference service, Ask a Librarian, at wmtl@wmtl.org.