The NJ State Library’s (NJSL) Digital Collections include materials that have been digitized or published electronically
They are maintained and preserved by the Research Library to ensure perpetual public access.
- New Jersey State Publications Digital Library: New Jersey state publications that have been digitized or published electronically
- Digital Jerseyana: local history, digitized books, photographs and vintage New Jersey postcards
- Legislative Histories. including bills and supporting documents produced by the Legislature in the bill making process. Compiled by Law Library staff.
- Historic (Superseded) New Jersey Administrative Code
- Archive IT: archived NJ state government webpages available via the Wayback Machine
Key New Jersey Legislative Documents
In addition to content we have digitized, we also compile links to key state documents in other repositories.
- New Jersey Constitutions (1776, 1844, 1947)
- New Jersey Session Laws (1776-1993)
- Journal and Minutes of the Legislature (1682-recent)
- New Jersey Legislative Documents (1848-1921)
- Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey (Fitzgerald’s) (1872-1963)
- New Jersey Register (1969-current)
Digital Collections Highlights
A selection of key works digitized by the NJ State Research Library.
New Jersey African American History
- Afro-Americans in New Jersey: a short history (1989) by Giles R. Wright
- New Jersey African American History Curriculum (1997) by Larry A. Greene and Lenworth Gunther
- History of the New Jersey A.M.E. Church (1887) by Joseph Morgan
New Jersey Outdoors
NJSL is pleased to provide free online access to its entire archive of New Jersey Outdoors.
New Jersey in the American Revolution
- Battles and Skirmishes of the American Revolution in New Jersey (1976) by David C. Munn
- Official Register of the Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Revolutionary War (1872) by William Stryker
- New Jersey in the American Revolution 1763-1783: A Chronology (1975) by Dennis P. Ryan
- New Jersey in the American Revolution 1763-1783: A Documentary History (1975) by Larry Gerlach
- Fortunes of War: New Jersey women and the American Revolution (1975) by Linda Grant De Pauw
- New Jersey’s Revolutionary Experience (1976) by David C. Munn
Legacy Collections
Our Searchable Publications was an initiative in publishing full text documents online in the early days of the Internet. Key works were chosen for transcription before the invention of OCR and searchable PDF files, so access was provided via a search interface.
- Morgan’s History of the New Jersey Conference of the New Jersey A.M.E. Church
- Official Register of the Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Revolutionary War
- Record of Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Civil War, 1861-1865
- Searchable version of the New Jersey Constitutional Convention Proceedings 1947
- Corporations of New Jersey: List of Certificates to December 31, 1911
Our Digital Collections Blogs
In addition to our newsletters, NJSL Blogs are a vibrant hub for sharing valuable insights, updates, and resources that cater to the diverse needs of New Jersey’s residents, librarians, and researchers.
Readers can explore a wide range of topics, including genealogy research, literacy initiatives, government resources, and more. All designed to empower individuals and enrich their knowledge. Discover a wealth of information, and opportunities, available to you!
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.