Online resources

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

A federal agency dedicated to educating the public about finance and helping victims of predatory lenders and other financial services.

Consumer Health Database

Magazines and journals covering consumer health topics, such as sports injuries, women’s health, food and nutrition, midwifery, eye care, and dentistry.

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Consumer Reports

An authoritative resource for product information, published by a non-profit, independent test organization. Access includes full text and images of Consumer Reports from January 1991 to the present.

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Consumer Reports Buying Guide

Results of tests on products, from major purchases like cars and appliances to everyday items like food and cleaning products. Also covers health, money management, and more.

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Copyright.gov

Search existing copyrights, register a work, or get your copyright questions answered.

CQ Researcher

Explains both sides of controversial issues in the news and gives reliable facts to let you decide for yourself how you feel about a topic. This database will also generate its own citations in APA, Harvard, Chicago Manual, or MLA format.

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Craftsy

Crafting resource featuring in-depth instructional videos, from the basics to advanced techniques, covering 20 different creative disciplines. Includes downloadable class materials to support the videos and access to thousands of written articles, projects, and tips. Also available via the Libby app.

Craftsy en Español

Obtén acceso a expertos de clase mundial que facilitan el aprendizaje de nuevas habilidades. Acceso a más de 150 clases premium en línea. Nuevas clases agregadas cada mes. Instrucción paso a paso para cada nivel. También disponible a través de la aplicación Libby.

Credo Reference

An easy-to-use tool for starting research. Gather background information on your topic from full-text encyclopedias, dictionaries, and subject-specific titles, as well as images, audio files, and videos.

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Data Axle Reference Solutions

In-depth info on millions of U.S. businesses and residents. Find new business opportunities, research executives and companies, find research papers, locate addresses and phone numbers, conduct market research, and much more.

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Data.Census.gov

U.S. demographic and economic data.

Digital Library on American Slavery

A searchable database focused on bringing to light the names of enslaved individuals from court petitions, historical newspapers, and deed records held by Register of Deeds offices across North Carolina.

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Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)

Millions of photographs, manuscripts, books, sounds, moving images, and more from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Find primary sources to use in school projects, academic research, family history research, and more.

Digital Sanborn Maps (1867-1970) for North Carolina

Large-scale maps of North Carolina towns and cities, created from 1867-1970.

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DigitalNC

Explore the history and culture of North Carolina through digitized materials from libraries and museums across the state. Includes yearbooks, newspapers, images, and more.

Documenting the American South

Books, oral histories, diaries, and letters related to Southern history, culture, and literature.

Durham (City) Code of Ordinances

Local laws passed by the Durham City Council.

Durham City

City of Durham website with information including city services and activities.

Durham County

Durham County Government website with a wide variety of information and resources for Durham County residents and visitors.

Durham County Board of Elections

Check if you are registered to vote and find information on voter registration, elections, and polling locations. You can also see current officeholders and find your representatives.