Online resources
As a service to Union County residents, the Union County Library System subscribes to many online resources for convenient 24/7 access to reliable information. You’ll find everything from free downloadable audiobooks and e-books to access to magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, video clips and images plus much more.
To use these valuable information sources, available only through your public library, you will need an active UCLS library card.
To search/browse useful Web sites hand-picked by our reference librarians, see also “Find an answer“.
- POWER library gives you immediate access to thousands of magazines, newspapers, books, photographs, charts, maps, pictures, reference materials for young people and much more. (Public Library Access, Herr Memorial Access, West End Access).
- Blooms Literary Reference features hundreds of Harold Bloom’s essays examining the lives and works of great writers throughout history and the world, as well as thousands of critical articles by noted scholars. Includes extensive entries on literary topics, themes, movements, timelines and genres.
- Learning Express Library provides patrons, from elementary students to adult learners, with instant access to the most comprehensive collection of test-preparation tools, skill-building materials, and career resources available. Includes math, reading and writing skills for all ages of students; preparation and practice tests for GED, college entrance, and U. S. citizenship, as well as, for specific licenses such as civil service, commercial driver’s license, emergency medical technician and nursing assistants.
- World Book Online is the online version of the most trusted encyclopedia. It contains thousands of articles, interactive maps, state-of-the art multimedia, editor-reviewed Web sites and more. Separate interfaces for preschoolers, elementary students, middle and high school students, adults and Spanish language learners make it the primary resource for all ages.
- Well Connected A library of reports for consumers on common diseases and wellness issues. Authoritative, in-depth and updated regularly.
- Overdrive Digital Media offers popular audiobooks and eBooks to lend to patrons for downloading on a computer, MP3 player, eReader, iPOD and other compatible devices. Browse for bestsellers, classics, fiction, or nonfiction then transfer them to a digital audio device, use them on your computer or burn them to CDs. Get started downloading audiobooks and eBooks today!
