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Video Tutorials

OPAC (Online Catalog)

Holds
In the following video, you will be instructed on how to use our online catalog (or OPAC) to put materials on hold for yourself. You can use the same process to request that an available item be retrieved from the shelf and placed on reserve for you at the circulation desk.


Filtering Your Results
Better searching means better results. In the next video, find out how to use some of the more advanced features of our catalog such as limiting your searches to a specific collection or media type.


Search for New Items
Did you know that you can limit your search to new items? This tutorial will show you how to look for new books, DVDs and Blu-ray discs, and other items that were recently added to our collection.


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Online Databases

Introduction
Databases are high-powered electronic resources. Use them to search for magazine and journal articles, take practice tests, or work on your resume. This video will teach you where to find them and how to access them from our website.


Learning Express
Learning Express is one of the premier resources hosted on our website. Our subscription allows our patrons to access practice exams on a host of vocational and scholastic aptitude tests. Review for exams such as the ASVAB, CDL, SAT, GRE, elementary school basic skills test, and many, many more! Learning Express can also help you build your resume!


OptimalResume.com
OptimalResume.com is a powerful online service that specializes in job seeking and career enhancment. From help with your resume and cover letter to actual online video practice interviews, OptimalResume is our most comprehensive source for career services. Click on the video for a brief overview on Optimal's resume buidling platform. For a even more videos, click here!


Ebsco
Have a research paper to write? Need to find back issues of a certain magazine? Ebsco is the place for finding magazine articles and scholarly research. In many cases, entire magazines are digitized and available through the database in fulltext. Learn how to use this powerful resource in this tutorial.


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Other Resources

Newsletter
The Rahway Public Library has electronic newsletter. Learn about library programming, receive notices about upcoming releases, and much more all sent to you inbox! Click on the video to find out how to subscribe!


Email Book Club
When you subscribe to the Rahway Public Library's email book club, you will have a chapters of current books sent right to your email account. Select from a wide range of genres and subjects! Read them at a snippet at a time!


Accelerated Reader List
In this video, learn how to access Rahway Public School's Accelerated Reader lists. This tutorial will show you how to access the list, identify its grade level, and determine whether the library owns a copy.


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