I love coming to this branch! There is a wide selection of books available. Whenever I place an…read moreavailable book on hold, it is generally a quick turnaround for pickup. The ease of the app and website make for fast trips. I cannot say enough about the amazing staff!! Everyone is always super friendly and helpful. Shoutout to Lisa M for above and beyond assistance and book recommendations. :)

Vast & quiet. Great place to get some work done at the carrels in the back…read more Visiting the WPL for the first time was like time-traveling back to the '70s for me. But for the addition of a few computers, it looks, feels and smells just like the then-modern libraries of my youth. Go and get the vibe of 1970s version of the Internet -- where you went to get info, read papers and mags, and meet friends.

Good library . One of the libraries in central NJ area. There are other libraries in Edison ,…read morePiscataway but I like this one better . Librarian is very polite and helps very well. Location wise it's good . It's just a bit wierd to get to the library with one ways and no left signals . We mostly miss the route and have to take the next turn to get in . Decent collection of books . Could be better but definitely better than other libraries around . Restrooms are clean . Quiet atmosphere around . Good experience overall. 4 stars

Please get the lady at the very front desk a new personality. She is borderline rude and doesn't…read moregreet customers with a smile or hello. She kept my license, called as I was on my.way back and offered no apology. I hate dealing with her.

It looks like it might be a nice place to visit , research, relax and learn. If you live within…read morewalking distance, you're in luck! Maybe you can post and tell us about it. Otherwise- THERE'S NO PLACE TO PARK! The parking spaces number about 1 dozen and they're always taken. Go to another town- THERE IS NO PLACE TO PARK. NONE.

A local treasure. A big-time selection with small-town charm. An historic building with modern…read moretouches. We took full advantage when kids were little, and we still enjoy visiting, perusing and borrowing. (I borrowed a Kubrick film earlier today.) What kind of malcontent would give fewer than five stars? For them, I recommend Walmart in Edison.

Library staff is pleasant & courteous. Ready to help. Well organized & clean. Place is quiet.read more

-ve rating. If I could give negative rating i would be more…read morethan happy to give that to this Library. I have been in this country for more than 20 years plus and I have been to libraries in west coast, mid west , south and north east , by far the rudest staff you can ever find in any library. They feel as the library is their private property and public are exploiting it. They try and make it so difficult for people to reserve and use the conference rooms. Avoid this place like a plague.

Amazing place to get some quiet studying done. This place was my go-to spot while studying for my…read morelicensing exam. They have several cubicles (~20 or so) throughout the library with a plethora of outlets for all your charging needs. Several fast & free wifi networks available. They also have a quiet room with tables and a section with greenhouse-styled glass walls (as Pallabi G. mentioned), which doubles as an especially peaceful sanctuary when you're feeling the stress of studying for the biggest exam of your life and need to ponder about life. The staff initially seem a bit unfriendly (no hellos or even eye contact) however go above and beyond if you ever flag them down and need their assistance--anything from information to finding a book. Then again that's just jersey. Lacking of a star: other than 2 vending machines and 1 coffee machine (that were frequently out of order) there are no food/drink options. Any food options in the area are a bit of a drive, so I would suggest getting your morning caffeine on the way and pre-packing lunch if you plan to spend the whole day there. I also wish they opened earlier one or two days a week; they would almost always have a line at the door before their 10 am opening every day.

Immediately after being told by one worker we had 15 minutes to peruse, two others literally…read moreblocked our path and said "yeah you need to get out of here now. We're done. Time to go. Leave your books on the floor and come back tomorrow". This was at 4:40 when the library supposedly closes at 5. I understand that they wanted to go home... but that's not how a job works.... I just left feeling shocked and disrespected.

Coming here primary to browse through new arrivals. Seeing…read morekids reading and private quiet rooms being used, patrons are utilizing reading areas for their life commitments -- Thanking for this library of providing cool and quiet place, for family and friends to enjoy and get away from cellphones and internet games. :)

I walked into the library to have my passport renewed. I live in LA, but was in NJ visiting family…read moreand realized my passport expired. The front desk Donna was amazing and extremely friendly. When I got to the passport office, I was met by Melissa who was equally amazing. There was only one lady in front of me, but it went quickly, due to Melissa being efficient in her job. I only needed photos taken and Melissa had them ready for me in 5 minutes. I would highly Recommend this library to anyone. And say hello to Donna and Melissa for me.

I'm a PhD Candidate in History, so I've been to and used many university libraries... and I love…read morethis place. Rutgers has many libraries (math, science), so it's important to keep in mind if you are doing research that it's collections pertain to the arts/humanities/social sciences. The collections are quite extensive, 3 stack floors, a separate floor for government documents, and another for periodicals. As a historian, I've been very happy with the history collection. If you are a student, if there is a book they do not have, you can request it from another library through inter library loan and they are quite fast! The basement contains Alex's special collections. When I was getting my masters I found them quite useful and the staff both friendly and knowledgeable. They have limited hours, do check the website. On the second floor is the East Asian Library. I'm not familiar with that collection for all the books are written in Chinese or Japanese, but I've heard it has some rare books and the head librarian is an expert. As far as places to study, there are three reading rooms with tables, outlets, and comfy chairs. Artwork is all along the walls and there are plenty of windows thst brighten the room. There is also a graduate reading room. The microfilm readers are also in the basement, as well as scanners and copy services. The circulation desk and access services staff are extremely helpful and friendly. I worked there as an undergraduate and made life long friends with the staff. I popped in recently to do research for my dissertation while home in New Jersey and they recognized me immediately. Is was like I never left. Rose, Jillian, Brian, Megan, Will, Rob are all wonderful people. What's really great about Alexander is that it is public. You can walk in and look at the collections or use selected computers with a guest ID and password. You just can't take the books out of the library LOL! Alexander does offer guest and alumni borrowing, which I think is great. As an alumni, you can get a library card and check out I think up to 25 books at a time. You can also obtain a guest borrowing membership, by paying a certain fee per year. I can't recall the fee of the top of my head, but it's not bad. Parking is annoying. Alexander Library is located in New Brunswick on college avenue. Your best bet is meter parking, where you can park up to 8 hours. There is a parking deck if you are a student or employee with the correct parking pass... but without it I would not pa rk there. Ticket city! I would knock the library down a star for parking but it's just the nature of the city and a public university. This is a great library. Enjoy.

I don't like how formal the library is... it's like why don't you just go by Alex?…read more Seriously this isn't a bad place to study but the parking isn't too good in the area. It got much worse when the meters got removed to put a bike line that it seems rarely gets used. I think the library on Busch and the one on Livingston are much better with easier parking.

I've always passed thru Edison or made a stop or two. Seems like a nice town and there is a small…read moretown feel here. Tons of shopping in the area and at times I will travel from Queens to do some.

In visiting I stopped into the Edison library for the first time. The (G) ground floor was the…read morechildren's department (2) boys & (2) girls restrooms. The (1) 1st floor - upper level was quite disappointing after speaking to a librarian worker. I wasn't a resident so I put a deposit down to print and requested a temporary pass to use the computer. After, printing I needed to deposit an additional funds to print further. So, the librarian tells me in order to add more funds she needs the computer I was utilizing. I told her #6...Loudly, she says to me we don't have any computers with that number. So, as I knew i was right and the worker they hired was clueless working at the INFORMATION DESK. She ignorantly became loud telling me they have no such numbers..i need the computer #... So, as the woman standing in the back watch me as I took a picture of the Computer then I went back up to the Information desk to reiterate to the non knowledgeable librarian that rudely was a disgrace to me. This place does not have private secluded rooms where you can study, read, use online computer without being disturbed. It's too close proximity.

Rutgers really makes it hard to write a favorable review here. The most important thing going on at…read moreBusch Campus is the research being performed here...NOT your football games. Last I checked, the football team was mediocre at best. Rutgers routinely makes it difficult for the individuals that work here to get to their jobs. There is always precedence given to superfluous athletic events that largely makes life difficult. There isn't sufficient parking for anyone, at any building, ever. It really is a poor design that didn't incorporate any foresight. Their is an urgent need to build some parking decks here to provide enough parking. Also when it comes to snow removal or general upkeep, Rutgers is a joke. They don't use salt in the winter making the roads and pathways extremely dangerous. In the summer the campus is overrun with geese and their droppings. It's really unsightly. The research and education here are both great, but the campus itself is lacking.

Rutgers is dedicated to teaching & meets the highest standards of excellence in our communities…read more Rutgers was founded in 1766, Rutger's mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches a full educational spectrum: from preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities. They say Rutgers would be an IV LEAGUE College if it wasnt State Funded. They have 4 campuses: College ave, Douglass, Busch, Livingston. They have state of the art buses with (DIgital Times that let the students know the time of arrival). Great Popular eats like "Grease Trucks" are found in the College Ave Campus.

Fantastic library . So huge and well maintained . They have a small community room which we went…read moreto. Nice for a small event . Restrooms were ok. Parking was a bit wierd with a lot of one-ways .. conveniently located . Thumbs up.

First time with an inter library loan book…read more Must keep the label on the book cover Need to visit library to renew this book one time Grateful