Digital Resources
Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry Library Edition
One of the most important genealogical collections available today, with unparalleled coverage of the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as collections from Canada, Europe, Australia, and more. IN-LIBRARY USE ONLY.
Black Life in America
Black Life in America
The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Elizabeth Daily Journal
The Elizabeth Daily Journal Digital database encompasses the January 10, 1872 edition through the end of publication date of December 31, 1991. Funded in part by the NJ Historical Commission and Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs.
HeritageHub
HeritageHub
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1824 to today. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states and original obituary images. Available 24/7.
HeritageQuest
HeritageQuest
A comprehensive treasury of American genealogical resources with more than 4.4 billion records dating back to the 1700s. Rich in primary sources, local and family histories, census maps, and research guides. Active EPL library card required for home access.
Hispanic Life in America
Hispanic Life in America
The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today. / La experiencia e impacto de los Hispano Americanos como ha sido escrita por los medios de comunicación del 1704 al presente.
The Star Ledger
The Star Ledger
Explore New Jersey history through local news, events, and people with the Star Ledger Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages and full-text articles. Available remotely 24/7.
Union County Local Source
Union County Local Source
Created by the merger of the Union Leader, The Observer, The Progress and The Eagle. The database covers 2008–2018 with additional years being added as they are digitized.