Library Toolkit: Rutgers Students
Continue your newspaper access!
When your access to the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal through Atlantic Cape expire, you can get back on board through the resources of the Rutgers University Libraries.
The Atlantic Cape library also provides access to the
Press of Atlantic City
and the
Philadelphia Inquirer
through our Newsbank subscription. Off-campus use requires a login.
Lots more newspapers available from our Newsbank subscription, and even more from the Rutgers University Libraries.
Books for College Success
Resources for Rutgers Students
- TutoringTutoring is free at Atlantic Cape. Meet with tutors in the library or online. 24-7 help is available, too!
- Library AccountsBring your Rutgers ID card and another State-issued ID to the circulation desk of any Atlantic Cape library to register for a guest card.
- Borrowing Books and MoreYou can still borrow books from the Atlantic Cape libraries and the ACLS libraries. But don't forget, you also have available to you the vast resources of the Rutgers University Libraries. Books requested from the University will be delivered to your home.
- Research Databases
As RU students at Atlantic Cape, you are still welcome to use the online resources of the Atlantic Cape libraries. But don't forget, you also have access to hundreds more databases through the University.
- Interlibrary LoanRutgers students should request their interlibrary loans through the University Libraries. Remember to check; RU may have the item you need when Atlantic Cape does not.
- Research HelpGot questions? Need help? Please ask.
- Borrow a Laptop
The libraries have laptop computers that can be borrowed for use in the library. Also calculators, headphones, and other small peripherals.
- Study Space
All three libraries have study areas with tables and chairs and comfortable seating. Rooms are available for group meetings or quiet study in Mays Landing and Cape May. All three libraries have computers, scanners, and printers.
Off Campus database access
► Databases and eBooks can be accessed from Off Campus through the Off Campus Proxy Server ◄
Find the user name and password in Blackboard on the Institution page.
- Students: Look under Student Tools to Stay Connected at Atlantic Cape.
- Faculty: Look under Key information about Libraries and Tutoring.
or you can email library@atlanticcape.edu for username and password.
♦ Off-campus access is limited to current students, faculty and staff of Atlantic Cape Community College ♦
Ask a Librarian Right Now!
Thinking About Grad School?
Looking at graduate schools? Need to study for the GRE? Preparing to take a career test, like NCLEX or PRAXIS?
- Peterson's Test and Career Prep This link opens in a new window
This multi-faceted resource includes:
- Foundational Skills: Math, Science, Reading, Writing and Computer skills
- High School: Advanced Placement (AP), STEM, High School Equivalency Exams and more
- College Prep: CLEP, DSST, SAT and more
- Grad School Prep: GMAT, GRE, LSAT and more
- International: English as a Second Language and U.S. Citizenship
►Personal registration is required in order to use some resources.
