The NJ State Library (NJSL) offers a variety of resources to assist users in accessing and requesting items from its collections.
By utilizing tools such as the Library Catalog, databases, NJSL Discovery, NJSL Digital Collections, and Electronic Journals, patrons can efficiently locate and request materials to support their research and informational needs.
For additional library resources, see our Services For page to see what’s available to you.
Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad)
For State Employees and Thomas Edison State University (TESU)
NJSL offers a variety of resources to assist users in accessing and requesting items from its collections. By utilizing tools such as the Library Catalog, databases, NJSL Discovery, NJSL Digital Collections, and Electronic Journals, patrons can efficiently locate and request materials to support their research and informational needs.
Librarians will respond to emailed requests within two working days.
ILL Supervisor:
- Email: lending@njstatelib.org
- Phone: 609-278-2640 ext. 171
Using Our Catalog
Our online catalog can be searched without a library card and contains records for:
- All print materials
- All NJ state documents (when digitized, a link is included)
- Select US documents (when digitized, a link is included)
- Most State Library eBook collections
Card holders can log in to their library account and use the Request Item link to reserve materials from circulating collections. Contact us if you have any questions.
Using Discovery and Databases
State employees and TESU cardholders can login to NJSL Discovery Search to search and receive remote access to journal articles.
NJSL Discovery includes articles available in EBSCOhost and other key databases including NewsBank, Accessible Archives, and HeinOnline.
Some content can only be accessed by searching directly in one of our databases (including ProQuest, Mergent, and Wolters Kluwer).
TESU affiliates can access ProQuest Central using MyEdison.
Talking Books and Braille Center (TBBC)
TBBC supports New Jersey residents of all ages who have difficulty reading standard print or holding a book due to a visual impairment, physical limitation, or reading disability.
TBBC provides a wide range of accessible materials to eligible New Jersey residents, as well as to institutions and libraries that serve them. Supported with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Members of TBBC can request materials from TBBC’s collection.
Do You Still Have Questions?
Have a question? Need help with research or finding reliable information? The Research Library Ask a Librarian page is here to assist you.
Whether you’re exploring state resources, diving into historical archives, or simply looking for guidance on your next research project, our team of expert librarians is ready to help.