RESOURCES
DATABASES
MAIN Online Digital Resources - Access all of MAIN's digital offerings in one spot.
Talking Book & Braille Center -State library services for the visually & hearing impaired, including Talking Books.
HOW TO RENEW YOUR MATERIALS ONLINE
1. Visit the M.A.I.N. website at catalog.mainlib.org or by clicking the "My Library Account" icon at the top of our web page.
2. Click on "My Account" and select "Items Out/Renewals."
3. Enter your library card number and PIN number.
4. Check the boxes next to the items you would like to renew and click "Renew Selected Items." Or, click "Renew All Items" to renew everything.
HELPFUL LINKS FOR CHILDREN
Homework Help
Cool Math
http://www.coolmath4kids.com
Fact Monster
Homework help for different subjects, including: geography, history, language arts, math, science, and social studies.
http://www.factmonster.com/homework
Jumpstart
Reading comprehension games for kids.
http://www.jumpstart.com
Math Help for Parents & Kids
http://mathatube.com
Starfall's Learn to Read with Phonics
http://www.starfall.com
Fun Sites
Fun Brain
Math and reading video-like games like math baseball and Mad Libs Junior.
http://www.funbrain.com/
Highlights Kids
This classic magazine has a great site where kids can read stories, play games, and learn new things.
http://www.highlightskids.com
National Geographic Kids
Games, videos, information, cool photos, and more will keep your kids engaged and learning on this educational site.
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
National Geographic Little Kids
National Geographic Little Kids features games, crafts and recipes, science, videos, and animal information. Great for kids age 5 and under.
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/littlekids/
NGA Kids (National Gallery of Art)
This website gives kids art information and activities from the National Gallery of Art.
http://www.nga.gov/kids/kids.htm
Spatulatta
Get into cooking on this kid-friendly cooking website with lots of videos and recipes.
http://www.spatulatta.com
Whyville
Tweens hang out in Whyville to play learning games and socialize.
http://www.whyville.net
Wonderopolis
Discover a new wonder each day. Wonders are amazing facts and intriguing questions such as: Why are they called Lava Lamps? What Badger has a sweet tooth?
http://wonderopolis.org
Games for Kids
Barbie
http://www.barbie.com
Cartoon Network
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
Disney
http://games.disney.com
Nick Jr.
http://www.nickjr.com
PBS Kids
http://pbskids.org
Puzzle Choice
http://www.puzzlechoice.com/pc/Puzzle_Choicex.html
Scholastic
http://www.scholastic.com
Sesame Street
http://www.sesamestreet.org/games
Seussville
http://www.seussville.com
Thomas the Tank Engine
http://www.thomasandfriends.com
HELPFUL LINKS FOR TEENS
Driving Tests
Free Driver Education Program
Your driver education program contains the following state-specific information:
- 11 car practice tests
- 9 motorcycle practice tests
- 12 CDL (commercial driver’s license) practice tests
- 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL)
- A FAQ ;section with detailed answers to over 100 DMV-related questions
http://lincolnparklib.driving-tests.org
HELPFUL LINKS FOR COLLEGE BOUND
College Board
Get connected to your college. Find official college planning and preparation tools to help you succeed.
http://www.collegeboard.org/
The College Network
Since 1992 The College Network and its partner universities have provided accessible educational programs for individuals seeking degrees or professional certificates, entirely through distance learning.
http://www.collegenetwork.com
College Scholarships
This free guide offers resources and tips to help you find college scholarships and other financial aid.
http://www.collegescholarships.org/
FAFSA
Electronically submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All students interested in financial aid for college will need to complete this form.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Federal Student Aid
Get ready for college or career school, learn about federal student aid and how to apply using the FAFSA, and get information on repaying student loans.
http://studentaid.ed.gov
FINAID
FinAid, The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid, is the most comprehensive free resource for objective and unbiased information, advice, and tools relating to financial aid.
http://www.finaid.org/
Peterson’s
Provides data on over 4,000 colleges, universities and graduate programs. Also provides financial aid information and test preparation resources.
http://www.petersons.com
Princeton Review
The Princeton Review offer test preparation programs for all major admissions exams, including the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, AP Exams, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, and many others.
http://www.princetonreview.com/
Student Site for the ACT
Information on ACT test dates, test prep, college planning, and financial aid options.
http://www.actstudent.org/
U.S News & World Report
Rankings for colleges, graduate schools, and online education programs.
http://www.usnews.com/rankings
HELPFUL LINKS FOR PARENTS
Education.com
Provides activities, worksheets, videos, expert advice and a school directory to give parents information and ideas to help kids reach their full potential.
http://www.education.com
Family Fun Magazine
http://www.parents.com/familyfun-magazine/
HELPFUL LINKS FOR JOB HUNTERS
Job Search Engines:
CareerBliss
http://www.careerbliss.com/
Doostang
http://doostang.com
HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
http://www.hercjobs.org/
HigherEd Jobs: Jobs in Higher Education
http://www.higheredjobs.com
Indeed
http://www.indeed.com
Monster
http://www.monster.com
New Jersey Civil Service Commission
http://www.nj.gov/csc/seekers/jobs/announcements/
Simply Hired
http://www.simplyhired.com
Job Fairs:
New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development
http://lwd.state.nj.us/WorkForceDirectory/jobfair.jsp
Resume Help:
Monster.com: Resume Writing Help
http://career-advice.monster.com
Purdue Online Writing Lab: Resumes
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/6/23/