New Financial Database at SCLS

By Lisa Bogart
Bridgewater, NJ.  May 11, 2011. — The Somerset County Library System has added an additional valuable database to its bank of research resources available to all library card holders.  Weiss Ratings Online, a source of information on banks and insurers, is now accessible to patrons through the library’s website.
Weiss Ratings is widely recognized as "America’s Consumer Advocate for Financial Safety." The Weiss Safety Ratings have been proven to be the most accurate available from any of the major rating agencies. Plus, unlike other major rating agencies, Weiss does not accept compensation from the companies it rates, and thus does not allow companies to influence the ratings they receive or to suppress the release of their ratings.  Weiss Rating covers insurance and bank ratings, identifying the strength and stability of each organization.
On the Somerset County Library Systems web site (www.somerset.lib.nj.us), access Weiss Ratings under “Homework/Research” on the top menu bar, and then click on the “Business” menu item.  Patrons will be prompted for a library card number and PIN to use Weiss Ratings Online outside of the library.
Patrons with further questions can call SCLS at (908)526-4016 or enter the website at http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/.  The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.