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From the New Jersey State Library

JerseyClicks is the portal for searching the databases subsidized by the NJ State Library.  You can have access to these data bases from your home when you enter your library card number.

JerseyCat is the portal for searching the catalogs of most of the libraries in the state.  You can request materials with a valid library card number.

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NEWSPAPER DATA BASES

The people of Paterson are extraordinarily fortunate to have two top-rate, hyperlocal newspapers as well as online access to over 500  newspapers from all over the world in every language you can imagine.

Find your favorite and let us know what it is.  

		Joe Malinconico is the editor of PatersonPress.com, a news service dedicated to the City of Paterson, owned by The Citizens Campaign and in a relationship with NJMG.
		TheAlternativePress.com announced in March that it will not only continue to operate its local news presence in Paterson, but Publisher Michael Shapiro stated that the award-winning site will soon be expanding its coverage and offering even more ways for Paterson residents to access their local news.
		Find information on topics related to business, careers, economics, education, health,  politics and more from a variety of news media including newspapers, newswires, blogs, periodicals, videos and web-only content including the Herald News, The Record and the Star-Ledger.
		Over 500 newspapers from all over the world viewable as printed!  Yes, you read that right - newspapers and publications from all over the world, Albania through Zimbabwe.

"When not in circulation books read each other."  Christopher Hewat

The largest and most comprehensive collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices. An easy-to-use interface allows searching by name, date range, or text.

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