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Heritage Quest
Featured resource
Genealogy resource with census data, family records, and local history.
Provided by NC LIVE 
ABI/INFORM Complete
Business research from journals, trade publications, market research reports, dissertations, and working papers.
Provided by NC LIVE
Access Video on Demand
Thousands of videos on a wide variety of topics. Includes Oscar, Emmy, and Peabody award winning documentaries, interviews, instructional and vocational training videos, historical speeches, newsreels, and more.
Provided by NC LIVE
African American Poetry
Poems from 1746 through the nineteenth century by African American poets.
Provided by NC LIVE
Agricultural & Environmental Science Collection
Articles plus searchable charts, figures, graphs, maps, photographs, and tables on major environment topics.
Provided by NC LIVE
American Physical Society Journals
Peer-reviewed physics research journals.
American Poetry
Poems from the Colonial period to the early twentieth century by American authors.
Provided by NC LIVE
Ancestry Library Edition
Genealogy resource with a billion names in over 3000 unique databases. Available at all library locations.
Arts & Humanities Database
Research database with hundreds of titles covering art, architecture, design, history, philosophy, music, literature, theater, and cultural studies.
Provided by NC LIVE
Biological Science Database
Research on animal behavior, aquatic life and fisheries, biochemistry, ecology, plant science, toxicology, virology, microbiology, health and safety science, entomology, and more.
Provided by NC LIVE
Black Life in America
African American people, events, and achievements from 1704 to today, with access to 19,000+ sources including 400 African American newspapers.
Brainfuse HelpNow
Online tutoring for many subjects. Get help with writing assignments, take practice tests, prep for the GED or the U.S. citizenship test, and much more.
Brainfuse JobNow
Expert assistance for your job search. Get live help writing a resume or cover letter, working on job search strategies, building your skills, navigating unemployment, and more.
Brainfuse VetNow
Help for veterans. Expert coaches help you navigate the civilian job market, build college skills, manage VA benefits, and more.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Economic statistics including unemployment rates, average earnings, and consumer price index.
Career & Technical Education Database
Research database with info on a wide variety of careers and industries including computer science, healthcare, building trades, auto mechanics, sales and retail, and more.
Provided by NC LIVE
CINAHL Plus with Full Text
Nursing and allied health journals with additional materials that include evidence-based care sheets, audiovisuals, and continuing education modules.
Provided by NC LIVE
College Foundation of NC
Info on many of the scholarships, loans, and grants available to North Carolinians attending colleges and universities in the state. Also helps parents and families plan ahead for college and how they will pay for it.
Common Sense Education
Common Sense Education supports students thriving as learners, leaders, and citizens in the digital age. It equips K–12 schools, libraries, and families with everything educators need to empower the next generation of digital citizens. Kids and teens will be better prepared to make smart choices online and in life. Common Sense Education also supports teachers with training and recognition, and engages the whole community through family outreach.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
A federal agency dedicated to educating the public about finance and helping victims of predatory lenders and other financial services.