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A web site that allows you to search up to 15 full-text resources simultaneously through one user-friendly site.  Choose from 27 high quality databases covering topics such as health, history, business, education, science, literature and much more. Perfect for reports and research!  All you need is your library card.
QandANJ.org
Q and A NJ.org
Talk to a librarian live 24/7 via an online chat!  Very cool, it's great to use when the library is not open, but you still need help!
 online resources
britannica.com
        
the classic encyclopedia online
infoplease.com
        
a very comprehensive site with tons of great information
bartleby.com
        
a mix of dictionaries, thesauri, quotations, and books
quoteland.com
        search for quotes
nypl picture collection
        new york public library provides a searchable database of photographs
wikimedia commons
        part of wikipedia, it's a searchable database of reusable media files
state of the world population
        facts, charts, pdf files, and more
ask a librarian
        from the library of congress, email librarians or chat during designated times
refdesk.com
        reference facts and more
CIA world factbook
        a great resource for detailed facts, maps, and more
world flag database
        large, printable world flags, and country information
guide to american flags
        pictures of all the historical and current flags of the united states and its territories

        
BCCLS online databases
A collection of databases, accessible with your library card, find information not found on the web.  Such as biographies, encyclopedias, articles, health information, history, science, historical newspapers, and much more! 
BCCLS
 cite your work
citation machine
citation styles online!
APA citation style
MLA citation style
how to cite electronic resources
10 big myths about copyright
united states copyright office
what is plagarism? [.pdf]
ottobib.com
IM here to help! Try our teen IM reference service for help on AIM, Yahoo, and MSN.  Screenname: SPLreferencehelp
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(201) 330-2085
secajuv@bccls.org

Cecilia Mucciolo, Supervisor of Children's Services
Gladys Tous, Young Adult Coordinator