New Jersey state employees in the three branches of government (executive, legislative and judicial) can register for a library card to borrow Research Library materials, place interlibrary loan requests, and access databases.
Register for a Library Card
We will email you a card number once your registration is confirmed. Contact us in Circulation if you are unable to access the online form.
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Research
The collections and resources of the Research Library are selected to serve the needs of New Jersey state government. Reference librarians are available to identify and locate materials, conduct literature searches, perform research, and provide research guidance.
Please use our Ask a Librarian page to contact a Reference or Law Librarian, to discuss a research question.
- See the About Our Collections page for information about the Library’s collections.
- Use the catalog to locate government publications, both print and digitized in the New Jersey State Library Digital Collections.
- Access articles and eBooks using NJSL Discovery Search.
- You may find our Research Guides helpful.
Borrow Books from our Collections
Circulating items from our collections are available on loan to registered State Library borrowers. Requested materials will be sent to you via interoffice mail unless you wish to retrieve them in person.
You may place your request through the catalog Request Item feature, or through Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad). If you need assistance with a request, email or call Reference at 609-278-2640 ext. 103.
- Search our catalog.
- Renew books.
- Email us to recommend a book for purchase. We will consider purchasing any current title needed by a state employee for work-related purposes.
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
Databases
Your library card gives you remote access to a broad selection of databases that support state government activities.
Public Computers
Public computers are available on levels 3 and 4 of the library for walk-in use.
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.