The History eBook Collection allows unlimited, simultaneous users and has about 19,000 books ranging from introductory to academic texts.
Use EBSCO username and password.
~ GVRL is an digital collection of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research available 24/7 with no checkout.
~ Browse, search or download articles, chapters or titlesTitles can be browsed, searched and downloaded anytime from any Internet-connected device.
Digitally reproduced from trusted, authoritative reference works
~ Gale Virtual Reference Library offers you a collection of premier reference books that you can view and search online.
~ Select a book to browse its table of contents. When the book is part of a series, you will first need to select a specific volume.
A a comprehensive library of high-interest, standard-driven ebook and audio books.
News: Unlimited Access at School
New York Times DigitalThis link opens in a new windowOnly within RPS wifi network, district subscription with no user registration or log in. Archive access: 1851-1922 and 1980-present. Articles from 1923-1979 are unavailable with our subscription. Visit Ridgewood Public Library databases for 1851-2014.
Financial TimesThis link opens in a new windowGlobal business newspaper recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy.
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