At the Camden County Library our collection reflects this
diversity. All of our branches have trained staff as well as online and print
resources to answer your questions about our home state. In addition, the
Voorhees Regional Branch has made a commitment to be THE source of information
about all “things” New Jersey. It’s no wonder that we’ve been named the New
Jersey State Reference Center, meaning that libraries throughout the state call
us to answer their most perplexing questions.
The following is a review of the most commonly used
books, documents, periodicals, and web sites to answer questions that wrinkle
your brow deeper than a Jersey farm furrow.
One Place That (Almost) Has It All
If there’s one web site that can act as your portal to
information about New Jersey, it’s the New Jersey State web site:
www.state.nj.us
Whether you’re trying to start a business, find an agricultural
fair, learn your civil rights, find the best place for trout fishing, or
discover if your lottery ticket is your ticket to wealth—this is the place to
start.
Even if you don’t have a burning question, you can use this web
site to learn about your home state.
It’s all here… well, almost.
The Arts
Web Sites
New Jersey Arts Showcase:
http://www.jerseyarts.com/
Your guide to arts and culture in NJ. Includes events listings (theatre, dance,
visual arts, music, film and literature, crafts, etc.), artist gallery, and
local and national arts links.
Business
and Non-Profit Organizations
Books
- Doing Business in New Jersey (Ready Ref 338.749 Doing) is at
the Voorhees Regional Branch.
- New Jersey Manufacturers Directory (Ready Ref 338.767 New
2003) is at the South County and Voorhees Regional Branches
- New Jersey Business Source Book (Ready Ref. 658.0025 New) is
at the South County and Voorhees Regional Branches
Magazines
- New Jersey Business is at the Voorhees Regional Branch
- njbiz is at the Voorhees Regional Branch
Web Sites
Center for Non-Profit Corporations:
http://www.njnonprofits.org/
Founded in 1982, the Center is a charitable umbrella organization serving New
Jersey's non-profit community. Our mission is to build the power of the
non-profit sector to improve the quality of life for the people of New Jersey.
(annotation from web site)
Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey:
http://www.chambersnj.com/
The web site for the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey has information on
business resources and government action. A nice feature is the online
membership directory which can be sorted by company name or business
classification. A calendar of events is also included.
New Jersey Business Gateway Services:
http://www.state.nj.us/njbgs/index.html
Here you will find information on forms that have been consolidated, expansion
of payment methods, and enhanced services for registering businesses. You will
also find links to other State sites. (annotation from web site) Some of the
most interesting areas on this site are under the online services: check company
name registrations to determine the availability of names for a business, find
information on how to report wages/taxes, etc. You can look up the status on any
business entity in New Jersey (for a fee). It also includes requirements,
information, and forms for starting and operating a business in New Jersey.
New Jersey Business Sources:
http://www.state.nj.us/Business.shtml
This page from the NJ state web site provides direct links to pages that may be
of interest to the business community. It has links to pages for economic and
technical support, tax information, demographic and statistical information,
county development offices and chambers of commerce, and some other useful
business and government sites.
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce:
http://www.njchamber.com/
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is a business advocacy organization based in
Trenton. Created in 1911, the State Chamber staff represents its members on a
wide range of business and education issues at the State House and in
Washington. The organization also links the state’s local and regional chambers
on issues of importance through its grassroots legislative network. (annotation
from web site) Search the membership directory from this site.
New Jersey Charitable Registration Directory:
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/ocp/charities.htm
The NJ Charitable Registration Directory from the Charities Regulation Section
is a listing of all charities currently registered in New Jersey.
New Jersey Labor Market Information (and assorted
statistics!):
http://www.state.nj.us/labor/lra/
There is a great deal of statistical information at this site, with a focus on
economic and employment data. You will find wage surveys, employment and labor
force forecasts, economic indicators, labor market reviews, demographic data,
occupational safety information, employer listings, income and poverty data, and
more.
New Jersey Small Business Development Center:
www.njsbdc.com/
The New Jersey Small Business Development Center network provides free
counseling and low-cost training in all aspects of business ownership.
(annotation from web site) The web site has a document library of articles that
would be of interest to anyone wanting to start a small business. There is also
a calendar of training events on business topics such as e-commerce,
franchising, business planning, and technology.
NJBIZ.com:
http://www.njbiz.com/
This site has information about New Jersey companies and the New Jersey economy.
You can find current news as well as an article archive. The search feature was
not available when last checked.
Census and
Other Data
Books
- New Jersey Municipal Data Book (Ready Ref. 317.49 New)
Web Sites
Census: New Jersey Profiles:
http://www.census.gov/datamap/www/34.html
Census information for New Jersey.
Data Services Links:
http://www.dvrpc.org/hotlinks/linkdata.htm
This site includes links for the State Data Centers in NJ, PA, DE, and MD. It
also includes links for county data, census data, federal data, population data,
labor data, GIS data, and geographic references.
New Jersey Census Data:
http://www.wnjpin.state.nj.us/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi25/
This directory from the New Jersey Department of Labor contains data from the
2000 Census of Population & Housing. It includes income distributions,
population trends (back to 1790), and labor force status and occupation
information by county.
New Jersey Metropatterns:
http://metroresearch.org/maps/region_maps/
NJ%20Metropatterns%20complete%2003_24_03.pdf
This research report on New Jersey covers growth patterns, sprawl, education,
poverty, community change, development, and the environment. Lots of maps and
statistics.
Sources of New Jersey Data:
http://www.wnjpin.state.nj.us/OneStopCareerCenter/
LaborMarketInformation/lmi05/index.html
Links to a variety of resources that provide statistical data related to New
Jersey.
State and County QuickFacts: New Jersey:
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/34000.html
This site from the U.S. Census Bureau provides people, business, and geographic
quick facts on the state of New Jersey and its counties.
Community Information
Web Sites
Camden County Library - Community Information File:
http://www.camdencountylibrary.org/dbtw-wpd/community3.htm
This is a database of
non-profit organizations and agencies that provide service to the people of
Camden County.
Consumer
Information
Web Sites
New Jersey Automobile Insurance Information:
http://www.state.nj.us/dobi/filings.htm
General NJ Auto Insurance information including explanation of the new "tier"
rating system and a link to the NJ Auto Insurance Buyer's Guide.
New Jersey Office of Consumer Protection:
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/ocp.htm
Includes consumer protection regulations, information on the lemon law,
complaint forms, and sections for regulated business and charities registration.
Destinations
Web Sites
Battleship New Jersey:
http://www.battleshipnewjersey.org/
This is the official web site for the Battleship New Jersey. The USS New Jersey
is now a floating museum on the Delaware River at the Camden, NJ waterfront. The
site has the history of the battleship, fact sheets, and a photo gallery. You
can also find directions to the ship, ticket prices, and an events calendar.
Guide to Pick-Your-Own Farms in New Jersey:
http://www.state.nj.us/jerseyfresh/searches/pyo.htm
This web page from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture lists farms where
you can pick your own fruit and vegetables. The list is organized by county and
indicates the fruit or vegetables that can be picked. Addresses, phone numbers
and hours are included.
New Jersey Campground Owners Association:
http://www.beachcomber.com/Nj/campnj.html
Search for campgrounds and recreational vehicle facilities around the state of
New Jersey.
New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism:
http://www.state.nj.us/travel/index.html
This is the official tourism site from the State of New Jersey. It includes
links for regions, state parks, natural wonders, family advertiser, historical
sites, events calendar, culture, and more.
New Jersey Farmers' Markets:
http://www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/States/State06.pdf/NewJersey.pdf
This web site from the Agricultural Marketing Service at the US Department of
Agriculture lists 47 New Jersey Farmers Markets. The address, phone and
days/hours for each market are included.
Roadside America New Jersey:
http://roadsideamerica.com/map/nj.html
Here you’ll find New Jersey attractions that might not be included in most
travel guides.
Education
New Jersey
Documents
- School Directory/New Jersey State Department of Education
(S372/1) Available in our Voorhees Regional Branch, N.J. Documents. See also
http://www.state.nj.us/njded/directory/ .
Newspapers
- NJEA Reporter (New Jersey Education Association Reporter) is at the Voorhees
Regional Branch
- NJEA Review (New Jersey Education Association Review) is at the Voorhees
Regional Branch
Web Sites
Charter Schools:
http://www.state.nj.us/njded/chartsch/index.html
Site includes: General Questions Asked About Charter Schools; 2000 Charter
School Application; List of All Approved Charter Schools; 2000 Approved Charter
Schools; 1997 and 1998 Approved NJ Charter Schools (addresses); U.S. Charter
Schools; US Department of Education Publications; Percentage of Economically
Disadvantaged Students in Charter Schools.
New Jersey Community Colleges:
http://www.njccc.org/colleges.htm
Links to community college web sites.
New Jersey Department of Education: Comparative Spending
Guide:
http://nj.gov/njded/guide/
The Comparative Spending Guide contains financial information on each of New
Jersey's over 600 school districts. Use this program to look up information on
any school district, and compare it to state or group averages.
New Jersey School Directory:
http://www.state.nj.us/njded/directory/
A directory of New Jersey school districts from the NJ Department of Education.
Tests of General Educational Development (GED):
http://www.state.nj.us/njded/students/ged/index.html
Information on how to go about taking the Tests of General Educational
Development (GED) and obtaining your New Jersey State-Issued High School
Diploma. List of testing centers with contact information is provided.
Walt Whitman Hypertext Archive:
http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/whitman/
The Walt Whitman Hypertext Archive is an electronic research and teaching tool
that sets out to make Whitman’s vast work, for the first time, easily and
conveniently accessible to scholars, students, and general readers. The Archive
sets out to incorporate as much of Whitman's writings (poetry, many notebooks,
manuscript fragments, prose essays, letters, and voluminous journalistic
articles) as possible, drawing on the resources of libraries and collections
from around the United States and around the world. Includes or will include:
online facsimile and e-text versions of all the editions of Leaves of Grass; an
extended biography, photos, maps, short essays about friends and associates; all
contemporary reviews, an up-to-date bibliography of books, essays, notes, and
reviews; and facsimiles and e-text of Whitman’s poetry manuscripts.
Employment/Unemployment
Insurance
Web Sites
Employer Listings:
http://www.wnjpin.state.nj.us/OneStopCareerCenter/
LaborMarketInformation/Employers/index.html
This directory contains employer directory files for each New Jersey County. The
files were compressed using pkzip. You will need pkunzip version 2.04 or later
to uncompress them. You will also need to view or download Standard Industrial
Classification Short Titles for a description of each employer's industry and
the documentation file for any county you download. The documentation file gives
a layout description of each county file. (annotation from web site)
New Jersey Occupational Employment Statistics Wage Survey:
http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi23/
New Jersey wage surveys broken up by occupation, industry and geographic area.
New Jersey Unemployment Insurance Claim:
http://www.njuifile.net
The New Jersey Department of Labor has created this web site which enables New
Jersey workers to file a new claim for Unemployment Insurance Benefits or reopen
an existing Unemployment Insurance Claim over the Internet.
Environment and
Wildlife
Web Sites
New Jersey Audubon Society:
http://www.njaudubon.org/
The New Jersey Audubon Society fosters environmental awareness and a
conservation ethic among New Jersey's citizens; protects New Jersey's birds,
mammals, other animals, and plants, especially endangered and threatened
species; and promotes preservation of New Jersey's valuable natural habitats.
(The preceding is an Annotation from web site.) The program calendars for
centers around the state are included.
New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife:
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/index.htm
The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife protects and manages the use of New
Jersey's fish and wildlife resources. Use this site to find information about
black bears, deer, and endangered and non-game species in NJ. You can also find
information on hunting and fishing licenses and regulations.
Family
Web Sites
New Jersey Child Support Guidelines:
http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/csguide/index.htm
This site from the State of New Jersey Judiciary provides the state Child
Support Guidelines and includes amendments.
New Jersey Child Care Centers:
http://wnjpin1.dol.state.nj.us/wnjpin_ru/html/ch_top.htm
This database of child care centers has information about centers licensed by
the New Jersey Department of Human Services - Division of Youth and Family
Services. Search by location to find facilities by county or municipality. You
can also search an alphabetical list of names. The record for each center
includes the address, phone, contact name, capacity, transportation, ages, and
sessions.
Web Sites
Rutgers Cooperative Extension:
http://www.rce.rutgers.edu/
Rutgers Cooperative Extension provides information and services on issues and
needs related to agriculture and the environment; management of natural
resources; food safety, quality, and health; family stability; economic
security; and youth development. Programs in agriculture, 4-H youth development,
and family and consumer sciences are provided. Many of their publications are
available on the web site. Here you can also find the New Jersey Weed Gallery, a
collection of photos and descriptions of weeds found in New Jersey, and the
Harmful Plants Gallery, a collection of photos and descriptions of plants
harmful to humans.
General Information
Books
-Area Community Resources (New Jersey R362.9749 Are) At all Camden County
Library Branches.
-
Burrelle’s Media Directory – New Jersey (Ready Ref 070.1025 Bur)
-
New Jersey Grants (R361.7632 New) At our Voorhees Regional Branch
-
New Jersey Media Guide
(Ready Ref 070.1025 New) is at the South County and Voorhees Regional Branch
- New Jersey Phone Books (major cities and counties) is at the Voorhees
Regional Branch. Check other branches for availability.
Newspapers
- Courier Post
-
Star Ledgeris at the Voorhees Regional Branch
-
Other local newspapers A variety of community newspapers are available at
all Camden County Branches. Please call your local branch for details.
Magazines
-
New Jersey Countryside is at the South County and Voorhees Regional
Branches
-
New Jersey Life
is at the Voorhees Regional Branch
-
New Jersey Monthly
is at the Bellmawr, Gloucester, Haddon, South County, and Voorhees Branches
-
New Jersey Reporter
is at the Voorhees Regional Branch
Web Sites
InternetNJ.com:
http://www.internetnj.com/
InternetNJ.com is a keyword search engine for New Jersey web sites organized by
the following categories: business, professional services, computers, health,
news/media, organizations, education, entertainment, sports and shopping.
New Jersey Community Resources:
http://www.njcommunityresources.info/
This site includes links for arts, economic development offices, county and
state government sites, education, energy assistance, history, legislators,
libraries, newspapers, seniors, social organizations, tax assistance,
transportation, utilities and weather.
New Jersey Facts:
http://www.nj.gov/nj/about/facts/index.html
What's the State Bird? State Tree? State Flower? State Dance? Find out here.
Also has links to population estimates by Municipality, Zip codes, New Jersey
Constitutions and other Historic N.J. documents. You might want to print off the
list of New Jersey Local Names for the Pamphlet file.
New Jersey (from 50states.com):
http://www.50states.com/newjerse.htm
This site provides identifying information about the state of New Jersey such as
area, state bird, famous New Jerseyans, constitution, climate, judicial system,
driving information, flag, flower, highest point, governor, historical sites,
museums, newspapers, population, state song, weather, and more.
New Jersey (from Stateline.org):
http://www.stateline.org/live/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=107&languageId=1&contentId=-1
This site links to the state web site and the state legislature site. You can
search for news stories about New Jersey by date. It includes New Jersey data in
the following areas: budget/taxes, crime/prisons, environment, income/poverty,
insurance/accidents, and population. It also includes a feature where you can
compare NJ to other states in these areas.
New Jersey Information Center (Newark Public Library):
http://www.npl.org/Pages/Collections/njic.html
The New Jersey Information Center collection can be helpful to libraries
searching for some specific types of New Jersey information. The Core Collection
includes: basic law sources plus clippings, hearings and reports; historical
resources such as municipal, county, local and regional histories; fiction set
in New Jersey; technical reports; flood reports; 2,500 maps (both historical and
current) plus fire insurance atlases; and an extensive collection of city and
telephone directories. The Newspaper Collection (including some materials back
to 1791) has approximately half of the more than 3 million microfilmed clippings
from the Newark Evening News morgue file; 4,000 folders of clippings from
statewide newspapers on historical and current topics. The Picture Collection
includes: 35,000 black and white photographs or illustrations indexed in the New
Jersey Illustration Index; and 800,000 black and white images from New Jersey
and worldwide from the Newark News morgue. The Center also has a Document
Collection, an Archives, Manuscripts and Mementos Collection and Indices.
New Jersey Public Records:
http://www.searchsystems.net/list.php?nid=39
This site offers various searchable databases for public records such as
bankruptcies, charities, corporations, property records, unclaimed property, and
real estate home values.
NJ State Library - New Jersey Information:
http://www.njstatelib.org/CyberDesk/
This web site has many links which will lead you to information about New
Jersey. It covers government, economics, population, business, insurance,
history, news, recreation, schools, and maps.
Rutgers University Libraries -- New Jersey Information:
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/rr_gateway/e_ref_shelf/refnj.shtml
This is a great site for links having anything to do with New Jersey. It covers
current events and newspapers, education, employment, government, law, politics,
municipalities, travel, and transportation.
Community Planning & Advocacy Council (Camden County):
http://www.cpachvi.org/Publications.html
The Community Planning & Advocacy Council provides a variety of services for the
Camden County community. Covers children, youth, homeless, mental health,
seniors, substance abuse, etc. The publications include lots of statistics.
Government, Politics,
and the Law
Like other states, New Jersey has municipal, county, and state governments, each
with its own jurisdiction and responsibilities.
On the municipal level, you might want to know when school ends in June, what
hours the township clerk’s office is open, or if your property is zoned for
commercial use. Sometimes, these types of questions can be answered by calling a
school or township office. Or you can visit your school or township web sites. From
the left navigation bar, simply click on
“Our Community,” then “County Municipalities,” then float the cursor over the
town about which you need information. For school information, follow the same
procedure, but on the last step click “Education.”
For Camden County information, visit
www.camdencounty.com. Here, you’ll find history, demographics, elected
officials, area attractions, a newsletter, and much more.
The New Jersey State web site, which has a cornucopia of information, can be
found at
www.state.nj.us. Various sections of the N.J. State web site are listed
under the appropriate sections within this reference web site.
Sometimes you have questions that aren’t easily answered. Indeed, you may not
know whether authorities at the municipal, county, state, or even federal level
best answer a particular question. Whenever you’re not sure where to turn,
please call your local Camden County Library branch for assistance.
Books
How to File for Divorce in New Jersey
(346.749 Gib) is at the Bellmawr, Gloucester, Haddon, South County, and Voorhees
Branches, where you’ll find both reference and circulating copies.
-Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey (Ready Ref 328.749 Manual) is at
the Gloucester, Haddon, Merchantville, South County, and Voorhees Branches
-The New Jersey Administrative Code (R348.025 New) is at the Voorhees
Regional Branch collection
-
New Jersey Family Law Practice (Ready Ref 346.749 Skoloff) is at the
Voorhees Regional Branch
-New Jersey Register (New Jersey R974.9 New) is at the Voorhees Regional
Branch
-New Jersey Rules of Court (R347.051 New) is at the Voorhees Regional
Branch
-The New Jersey Statutes Annotated (R378.79 New) is at the Voorhees
Regional Branch
Web Sites
Cities Online: New Jersey:
http://www.usmayors.org/meetmayors/citiesonlinesearch.asp?mode=search_db&state=nj
This site from the United States Conference of Mayors links to cities online in
New Jersey.
FindLaw: New Jersey:
http://www.findlaw.com/11stategov/nj/index.html
This is the FindLaw page for New Jersey law. It includes: cases, codes and
regulations; courts; government information; bars and associations; law schools;
legal news; forms; and law firms.
How to Register & Vote in New Jersey:
http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/how-where-register.html
This site provides information on how to register and vote in NJ including
qualifications, forms, dates, absentee voting, and additional links.
Information for New Jersey (from Project Vote Smart):
http://www.vote-smart.org/mystate_government_resources.php
This site is maintained by Project Vote Smart and includes New Jersey
information in a variety of categories: elected officials, current elections,
ballot measures (current and historical), voter registration information, local
election offices, organizations, parties, state offices, bill status, courts and
laws, election information, issues and interest groups, legislature, online
news, state facts, and more.
League of Women Voters of New Jersey:
http://www.lwvnj.org/
The League is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose purpose is to promote
political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens
in government. (annotation from web site) The site includes several online
guides: New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government (election dates, voting
information, letter writing, political parties, guide to federal, state, county,
and municipal government), Democracy Links, Election Guide (for current year),
Women's Guide to Rights and Resources in New Jersey, and State or Local Issues.
Municipal Codes on the Internet:
http://www.generalcode.com/webcode2.html
Online municipal codes. Organized alphabetically by state. Not available for
every state, but does cover New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and
several other states. Municipalities are listed alphabetically by state. Not all
are included, but there are quite a few available here.
New Jersey Administrative Law Decisions (Rutgers University Law School: Camden):
http://lawlibrary.rutgers.edu/oal/search.html
This is a full-text archive of Administrative Law decisions in the state of New
Jersey. It contains opinions issued by the New Jersey Office of Administrative
Law, and from individual departments and commissions dating from October 1997.
NOTE: These are administrative law decisions that are based on New Jersey
regulations.
New Jersey: Counties, Municipalities, and Local Government Information:
http://www.state.nj.us/localgov.htm
This page from the State of New Jersey Web includes sites that provide
information about or by local governments, county governments, community
organizations and related commercial interests. It also includes Web sites about
New Jersey municipalities. These links may or may not be "official" pages for
the towns. (annotation from web site)
New Jersey Department of Transportation:
http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/
The New Jersey Department of Transportation's web site is comprised of four
sites. The sites are Transportation, Motor Vehicle Services, NJcommuter and
Cleanairnj. This site has a wealth of information on all aspects of getting
around in New Jersey. Topics include train schedules, road construction, motor
vehicle services, adopt a highway, biking and walking, maps, park and ride lots,
ride sharing, commuting, E-Z Pass, and emissions.
New Jersey: Departments and Agencies:
http://www.state.nj.us/deptserv.html
This page from the State provides links to the various state departments and
agencies (commissions, boards, etc.).
New Jersey Government and Legal Resources:
http://lawlibrary.rutgers.edu/links/new_jersey/
This site is provided by the Rutgers Law Library. It includes links for: primary
legal materials (statutes, constitution, court opinions and decisions, court
rules, rules of evidence, rules of professional conduct, jury instructions,
child support guidelines, sentencing guidelines); government sites (telephone
and address directories, branches, departments and agencies, executive orders of
the governor, bills, legislative documents and calendar, Supreme Court pages,
Tax Court pages); and non-government resources (bar associations, New Jersey Law
Network, etc.).
New Jersey Judiciary:
http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/
This site includes an overview of the New Jersey courts, local courthouses,
information for jurors, court administration and services, reported opinions,
directories, calendars and schedules, legal resource room and more. It also
includes links for courts and judges.
New Jersey Law Network:
http://njlawnet.com/index.html
An excellent collection of links to New Jersey legal
materials on the Web including case law, statutes, and court rules. Also
includes a New Jersey lawyer directory.
New Jersey Legal Materials:
http://www.law.cornell.edu/states/nj.html
This is the New Jersey legal information page from the Legal Information
Institute at the Cornell University Law School.
New Jersey Legal Resource Guide:
http://www.ilrg.com/gov/nj.html
This is the section of the Internet Legal Resource Guide that is devoted to New
Jersey. See the entry for the guide for its offerings including law journals,
schools, associations, experts, and firms; legal forms and topics; and lawyer
directories. This page for New Jersey includes: businesses & corporations,
county and municipal government, county legislative offices, New Jersey local
places names, planning officials, departments & agencies, libraries, information
about municipalities, and links to the Senate and House.
New Jersey Legislative Histories:
http://www.njstatelib.org/NJLH/
This site from the New Jersey State Library has legislative histories for NJ
laws for the years 1998 to 2001.
New Jersey: Office of the Governor:
http://www.state.nj.us/governor/
This is the official home page for the governor of New Jersey. It includes
schedule, speeches, news, agenda, photos, biography, frequently asked questions,
and the governor's record.
New Jersey State Legislature (Statutes, Bills and more):
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/
This site includes links to a directory of NJ legislators, current bills, Bills
of Prior Sessions, Legislative Committees, Statutes, Legislative Calendar,
Legislative Districts, Chapter Laws, Legislative Digest, New Jersey Constitution
and Selected Legislative Documents including public hearings.
NJ State Library: NJ Government Publications on the Web:
http://www.njstatelib.org/NJ_Information/links/index.php
This site has links to publications available on the New Jersey State
Government's web pages. There is a table of departments, agencies, and
authorities from which you can choose to see lists of available publications. It
includes some publications that are only available on the web.
New Jersey Statutes:
http://www.njlawnet.com/njstatutes.html
This interface for the laws of New Jersey is provided by the New Jersey Law
Network.
New Jersey Vital Records:
http://www.vitalrec.com/nj.html
This page contains information about where to obtain copies of New Jersey vital
records, such as birth & death certificates, marriage licenses & divorce
decrees. See the guidelines for information on how to order vital records. Check
the related links for additional information on New Jersey and ordering vital
records. (annotation from web site)
Opinions of the New Jersey Courts (Rutgers School of Law:
Camden):
http://lawlibrary.rutgers.edu/search.shtml
This is a full-text archive of the Opinions of the New Jersey Courts, including
the Supreme Court, (since March, 1994), the Superior Court Appellate Division
and the Tax Court (both since September, 1995). There is also a link to a page
for information on other New Jersey courts (i.e. administrative decisions) and
New Jersey Government and legal resources.
Representing Yourself in Court:
http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/prose/index.htm
Forms and instructions from the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts
for individuals who want to represent themselves in court.
State and Local Government on the Net: New Jersey:
http://www.piperinfo.com/state/state_detail.cfm?state=New%20Jersey
This site provides links for New Jersey government including: State Home Page;
Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches; departments; state offices;
directory; counties; cities; and libraries.
State of New Jersey:
http://www.state.nj.us/
This is the official home page for the State of New Jersey. It includes links
for the governor, citizen services, visiting New Jersey, technology, education
and business resources. Under the drop-down menu you can choose services,
departments, directories, publications, facts & symbols, hangout NJ, towns &
counties, infobank, jobs, business, transportation, travel and taxes. The site
also has search capability.
Camden County New Jersey:
http://www.camdencounty.com
This is the home page for Camden County, NJ. Links will lead to information
about population, history, government, education, and county alerts and events.
Voorhees Township, New Jersey: Code of Ordinances:
http://www.amlegal.com/voorhees_township_nj/
This site provides the Code of Ordinances for the township of Voorhees, NJ.
Health
At all
Camden County Library Branches
HealthyNJ:
http://www.healthynj.org/
HealthyNJ is a product of the University Libraries at the University of Medicine
and Dentistry of New Jersey. The Consumer Health Information Task Force,
comprised of librarians from each of the four UMDNJ Campus Libraries, developed
the content of the Web Site to meet the healthcare information needs of
consumers, particularly the citizens of New Jersey, policy makers, and health
care professionals. Content on the pages will be selected and developed based on
criteria including currency, accuracy, and relevance. (annotation from web site)
Includes links for health & wellness, diseases & conditions, health in NJ and
reference desk.
Medicare Participating Physician/Supplier Directory, New
Jersey Edition:
http://www.empiremedicare.com/search/Mpnjsear.htm
This site from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Care
Financing Administration provides lists of providers who accept Medicare for
each of New Jersey's counties.
New Jersey Association of Mental Health Agencies:
http://www.njamha.org/
NJAMHA is the only trade association in New Jersey that represents the needs of
nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider organizations. NJAMHA's membership
consists of 125 community mental health agencies, which represent a total staff
of nearly 20,000 behavioral healthcare professionals. Their site provides a
listing of agencies by location and includes the services they provide.
New Jersey Health Statistics:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/chs/hlthstat.htm
This report from the Center for Health Statistics has annual statistical data
summaries for New Jersey, its counties, and selected municipalities. Covers
births, deaths, marriages and divorces, communicable diseases, and population.
New Jersey HMO Performance Report:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/hmo99/
This report card is provided by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services
and looks at the performance of eight commercial health maintenance
organizations and seven point-of-service plans, a type of managed care plan that
allows consumers to go outside the network. You'll see how well these plans
deliver preventive care, and how plan members view the services they receive.
New Jersey Self-Help Clearinghouse:
http://www.njgroups.org/
The mission of the New Jersey Self-Help Clearinghouse is to increase the
awareness, utilization, and understanding of mutual aid self-help groups to
reduce emotional suffering and isolation. (annotation from webpage) This page
provides links for mental health groups and information on how to start
self-help groups. There is an 800 number for obtaining information on local
groups free of charge.
Selecting a Long-Term Care Setting: A Guide for New Jersey
Consumers:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/ltc/guide/
This site offers a basic introduction to selecting a nursing home in New Jersey.
Coverage includes: How to finance, how to find facilities that match your needs,
and what to do when visiting a Nursing Home. Check out the links to NJ Nursing
Home Inspection Reports, and Federal Inspections and Surveys: NJ Nursing Homes,
which is a database searchable by name and/or location.
State Board of Medical Examiners (New Jersey):
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/bme/docdir.htm
This site provides a listing of all physicians licensed in New Jersey from the
State Board of Medical Examiners and includes and indication of whether
disciplinary action has ever been taken by the Board.
History
Books
- Cyclopedia of New Jersey biography: Memorial and Biographical (New Jersey
R920.0749) is in Voorhees Regional Branch collection.
- History of Camden County, New Jersey (New Jersey R974.987 Pro) is in the
Gloucester, Haddon, Merchantville, South County, and Voorhees Branches.
- Polk’s Camden City Directory (New Jersey R917.4987 Pol 194) is at our Voorhees
Regional Branch.
Web Sites
Camden County Historical Society:
http://www.cchsnj.com
This is the home page for the Camden County Historical Society. It provides
information about their hours, location, library holdings, events, and more.
Historic Camden County:
http://historiccamdencounty.com
HistoricCamdenCounty.com is an independent news and feature publication owned by
Camden County resident Hoag Levins. (annotation from web site) This web site
includes news items and stories related to the history of Camden County, New
Jersey. It also has links to other local NJ sites of interest.
The New Jersey Historical Society:
http://www.jerseyhistory.org/
The New Jersey Historical Society web site is a must for anyone interested in
New Jersey history. The Society's collections include rare books, ephemera,
pamphlets, manuscripts, maps, newspapers, photographs, costumes, furniture, and
more. The "Do History" section has a nice guide for genealogy research at the
historical society.
New Jersey Register of Historic Places:
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/hpo/1identify/nrsr_lists.htm
Here you can find New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places listings.
The listings include buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts.
A Topical Guide to Materials for Teaching New Jersey History
in the Elementary, Middle and High Schools:
http://www.state.nj.us/state/history/historical_frames.html
This guide for New Jersey history is provided by the New Jersey Historical
Commission. It is divided into two parts. Part I is organized by topics and
includes materials suitable for use in kindergarten through fourth grade. Part
II is organized chronologically by topic. Each topic is subdivided into two
sections: (a) materials suitable for use in grades 5 through 8 and (b) materials
suitable for use in grades 9 through 12. Only materials that are readily
available (that is, currently in print or available on the Internet) have been
included. (annotation from web site)
Legends, Myths, and More
Web Sites
Legend of the Jersey Devil:
http://www.state.nj.us/hangout_nj/devilinfo.html
Here is the story of the Jersey Devil from the New Jersey Pinelands Commission.
Weird NJ:
http://weirdnj.com/
The creators of this web site describe it as "your travel guide to New Jersey's
local legends and best kept secrets." Here may be the only place you can read
about the Route 23 mystery poles, the cookie jar house, or the Egg-O-Mat. The
site also includes local ghost stories and legends. Generally a fun, quirky
site.
Maps and
Geography
All Camden County Library Branches have maps of New Jersey.
There is a Geological Survey Map collection at our Voorhees Regional Branch.
Web Sites
GIS Maps:
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/gis/index.html
A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a powerful group of computer
applications used to analyze and display geographically related data. NJ Dept.
of Transportation uses GIS technology to produce various maps. Maps available on
this web site include the official New Jersey State Map, County maps, and State
maps. GIS State maps are available in two formats: as a PDF file and a zipped
PDF file. (annotation from web site)
New Jersey Local Names:
http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/locality.htm
Here you can find a list of local New Jersey place names. The table shows the
local name, along with the official municipality name and the county.
People
Books
- Cyclopedia of New Jersey biography: Memorial and Biographical (New Jersey
R920.0749) is in Voorhees Regional Branch collection.
Real Estate
Books
Tenants Rights in New Jersey: A Legal Handbook for Tenants in
New Jersey (New Jersey 346.0434 Ten) At all our library branches.
Truth in Renting: A Guide to the Rights and Responsibilities of
Residential Tenants and Landlords in New Jersey (New Jersey R346.0434 New) At
our Bellmawr, Haddon, South County, and Voorhees Branches.
Web Sites
Landlord/Tenant Section (NJ Judiciary): Frequently Asked
Questions:
http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/civil/civ-04.htm
This FAQ, authored by the
New Jersey Civil Division of Superior Court, gives general information on
frequently asked landlord/tenant questions.
Taxes
Books
New Jersey Reproducible Tax Forms- At all Camden County Library
Branches.
Web Sites
Business Tax Reform Act:
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2002/Bills/S2000/1556_I1.HTM
Here is the complete, easy-to-print text of the Business Tax Reform Act. (The
McGreevey Administration's Business Tax Plan for New Jersey.)
New Jersey Income Tax Forms:
http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/taxprnt.htm
New Jersey income tax forms. The downloaded 1040 form cannot be used for filing,
but other forms can. To obtain a NJ 1040 or other forms, call 1-800-323-4400.
Click on Tax Forms Now to get a different interface or to order form my mail or
fax.
NJ TaxRecords:
http://njtaxrecords.com/
Use this site to quickly find New Jersey tax records certified by county tax
administrators, to quickly find deeds filed in each county, and to search for
data by Block/Lot, Owner and Property Address.
Tax Forms - New Jersey:
http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/forms.htm
View and print tax forms from this site. You can also find taxation publications
and information on taxation topics.
Tax Records:
http://www.taxrecords.com/
This site provides free property tax records for New Jersey; Maryland; Delaware
and Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; and Mecklenberg Co., North Carolina.
Transportation
Web Sites
New Jersey Transit:
http://www.njtransit.state.nj.us/
NJ Transit is New Jersey's public transportation corporation. Its mission
is to provide safe, reliable, convenient and cost-effective transit service.
NJ Transit also administers several publicly funded transit programs for
people with disabilities, senior citizens, people living in the state's rural
areas and the transportation disadvantaged. (annotation from web site) The site
includes schedule and fare information, telephone directory, corporate
information, travel advisory, construction information, a search function, and
more.
NJ Transit:
http://www.njtransit.com/
New Jersey Transit's virtual station. It includes schedules and routes for
buses, trains and light rail systems in NJ.
Weather
Periodical
Climatological Data- New Jersey Ready Reference and Periodicals
Dept. (NOAA monthly publication) Voorhees Regional Branch
Web Sites
Daily Climate Data - Newark:
http://www.weather.gov/climate/local_data.php?wfo=okx
This page contains daily climate data (temperature, degree days, precipitation,
snowfall) for Newark, NJ by month since January 1997. The data is updated daily
at approximately 2:15 AM. All data is unofficial and is for informational
purposes only. (annotation from web site)
National Weather Service: Philadelphia/Mt. Holly, NJ:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/er/phi/
This is the National Weather Service site for Philadelphia and Mt. Holly, NJ. It
includes warnings for the nation, PA, NJ, DE, and MD (by county) and coastal
forecasts. It also includes safety/preparedness information, drought
information, and river/stream data.
National Weather Service (Philadelphia/Mt. Holly, NJ) -
Climate Data and Records:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/er/phi/clidat.htm
The Philadelphia/Mt. Holly office of the National Weather Service issues many
climate products throughout the day. These climate reports include high and low
temperatures, precipitation, and degree-days -- among other data (including some
historical data--back to 1872 for Philadelphia with data and graphs). They also
have solar and lunar information, as well as record and normal temperatures for
local recording stations. There are also links to other sources, allowing you to
view long-range forecasts that go out several months. (annotation from web site)
New Jersey Climate Data Links:
http://climate.rutgers.edu/njwxnet/
This site from the New Jersey State Climatologist provides links for New Jersey
climate information, including historical data back to 1895.
Office of the New Jersey State Climatologist:
http://climate.rutgers.edu/stateclim/
Here you can find a description of the five different climate zones of New
Jersey as well as weather forecasts and historical climate data.
