Online resources

The Atlantic

Full articles from The Atlantic (monthly) from 1993 to present.

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The Economist

Full articles from The Economist from 1992 to present.

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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.

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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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U. S. Patent and Trademark Office

Research copyright, patents, and trademarks. Search for U.S. patents, file patents, and check the status of a patent.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Info about VA benefits, health care, education programs, and more for veterans.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Info about the environment, with tips and fun ways you can help protect the environment and your health.

U.S. Newsstream

News from many national newspapers and news magazines.

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USA.gov

A central location for finding info from most U.S. government agencies.

Vital Records (National)

Info about how to get birth, death, marriage, and divorce records by state.

Wall Street Journal

Coverage of national and international finance and news. Full text WSJ articles from 1984 to the present.

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Washington Post

Full text Washington Post articles from 1996 to the present.

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WorldCat

See what titles other libraries around the world own. If you want a book that's not at Durham County Library, you can request it through interlibrary loan with your library card and PIN, and we'll try to borrow it from another library system for you.

Youth Employment Certificates

Links to the form 14-to-17-year-olds need in order to work in North Carolina. Also gives instructions for completing the application.