Creativity
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Discover resources for job seekers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners at every stage of the journey, whether it’s for a first job or a post-retirement big idea. Access live assistance for resumes and interview preparation or find a range of templates to suit your career path. Your library card also gives you access to the latest business news and trends as well as tools for researching local business and consumer markets.
Down to Business
Inspiration for established business owners or career changers trying to get a new business idea off the ground.
Writer’s Guide
Whether you write for business or pleasure, find practical guidance in this starter list.
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
Prepare for standardized tests with eBooks, online courses, and full-length practice tests and more.
Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment
Test yourself and learn new digital literacy skills with these self-guided modules.
Job Skills and Careers: A Resource Guide
Find resources for every stage of your job search or career change journey.
JobNow
Provides live interactive online help combined with online resources to guide you through the necessary tasks to get a job.
New Jersey Career Connections
Create resumes, enhance existing resumes; gain tools that can increase your visibility to employers; access real-time job openings
New Jersey Small Business Help
Provides comprehensive assistance to small and medium businesses to maximize opportunities for growth.
Reference Solutions by Data Axle (formerly Reference USA)
Directory of information and data on millions of U.S. and Canadian businesses (large & small) and residences.
Regional Business News (EBSCO)
Full-text articles from 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the U.S.
Small Business Reference Center (EBSCO)
Features a wide variety of information covering small business and entrepreneurial subject areas.
U.S. Consumer/Lifestyles
Use this database of over 203 million U.S. consumers to conduct market research.
Value Line Investment Survey Online
An investment survey equivalent to the Standard and Small & Mid Cap Print Editions combined.
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center
Provides detailed profiles of more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries plus invaluable advice on career skills
Facts on File
Reference database in science, history, literature, geography, health, and career guidance plus curriculum resource center, K-12
Brainfuse
Provides skills-building for all ages and levels via lessons, practice tests and writing assistance