Thomas Edison State University (TESU) staff, students and mentors can register for a library card to borrow Research Library materials, place interlibrary loan requests, and access databases.
Register for a Library Card
Email us at Circulation if you are unable to access the online form. We will email you a card number once your registration is confirmed.
Research
- See the About Our Collections page for information about the Library’s collections.
- Access journal articles and eBooks using NJSL Discovery Search.
- You may find our Research Guides helpful.
- Contact us through our Ask a Librarian resources page.
Databases
Your library card gives you remote access to a wide selection of databases; most are also available for remote access by TESU staff and students. Other databases are available directly from TESU after login to the MyEdison portal.
Mentors have limited remote access to State Library databases, but also have database access in TESU’s MyEdison portal.
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.
ILL Supervisor:
- Email: lending@njstatelib.org
- Phone: 609-278-2640 ext. 171
Borrow Books from our Collections
Circulating items from our collections are available on loan to registered State Library borrowers. Materials from our collections will be mailed to you, if you reside in the continental United States, unless you specify that you wish to pick them up. Students and mentors may have up to five items out on loan.
You may place your request through the catalog Request Item feature, or through ILLiad. If you need assistance with a request, email or call Reference at 609-278-2640, ext. 103.
Request Photocopies and Articles from our Collections
The Library will provide copies from materials within our collections in accordance with copyright guidelines. You will need a State Library borrower’s card to create an ILLiad account before placing your request through ILLiad. If you need assistance with a request, email or call Reference at 609-278-2640 ext. 103.
Public Computers
Public computers are available on levels 3 and 4 of the library for walk-in use.
TESU staff, students and mentors can register for a library card to borrow Research Library materials, place interlibrary loan requests, and access databases.
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.