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NoveList Plus
Discover new books with author read-alikes, reading lists, and more for all genres of fiction, some nonfiction, and for all ages.
Help and more info for NoveList Plus
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Nursing & Allied Health Database
Journals and dissertations covering nursing, allied health, and alternative and complementary medicine.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook
Explore different careers. Learn what the work is like, what training and other qualifications you'll need, the job outlook, expected earnings, and more.
OverDrive / Libby
Direct links to Libby for Android and iOS
Best-selling and popular ebooks and e-audiobooks in various formats, many available for Kindle. Also includes thousands of online magazines.
OverDrive magazines
Free, unlimited access to thousands of magazines.
ProQuest Central
General reference database for multiple subjects from magazines, journals, and newspapers, including peer-reviewed and scholarly works.
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ProQuest Research Companion
Guides students through the research process with learning modules about finding, evaluating, and using information.
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Safe Online Surfing
Fun, interactive games that promote cyber citizenship and help students learn about online safety.
Science Database
Applied and general science articles covering topics such as global warming, alternative energy sources, robotic engineering, genetically modified food, and more.
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SIRS Discoverer
Homework help for elementary and middle school students. Includes articles, nonfiction books, images, activities, and websites.
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SIRS Issues Researcher
Provides pro/con essays on a variety of major issues.
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Small Business Administration
Get help with starting, expanding, and financing a small business.
Social Explorer
Visualization and data-mapping tool with thousands of data indicators across demography, economy, crime, and more.
Statistical Abstract of the U.S.
Statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the U.S.
Provided by NC LIVE
The Great Courses
Video courses on subjects such as history, philosophy and religion, fine arts, language and literature, science, mathematics, economics, and health, taught by professors and experts in their fields. Also available via the Libby app.
Transparent Language
Build your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language. Over 110 languages to choose from, including English for speakers of over 30 languages. KidSpeak option available for some languages. Mobile apps for iOS and Android let you learn on the go.
Help and more info for Transparent Language
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Triangle Community Foundation
Foundation that provides grants to nonprofits in Wake, Durham, Orange, and Chatham counties.
Twentieth-Century African-American Poetry
African-American poetry of the last century.
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Twentieth-Century American Poetry
American poetry from the last century.
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Twentieth-Century English Poetry
English poetry from the last century.
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