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This is not a complete list of our online resources; for more databases, click the NC LIVE link below. You will be prompted to log in with your library card number and PIN to access most resources listed here.

NC LIVE provides high-quality information covering a wide range of topics. Collections include magazine, newspaper, and journal articles; eBooks; historical materials; maps; and much more.

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Business & Investing

	Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) Find data about U.S. companies and conduct market research.
	Entrepreneurship Database (ProQuest) Business start-up plans, video clips, journals, business cases, and more.
	Morningstar Investing Center Research and independent opinions on mutual funds, stocks, and ETFs.
	Wall Street Journal Full articles from The Wall Street Journal (1981 - current).

Career & Test Prep

Computer Skills & Digital Literacy

	ABCmouse.com (On-site use only) Interactive books, educational games, and other learning activities for young learners (ages 2 - 8+).
	DigitalLearn.org Self-paced tutorials on a variety of computer and digital literacy skills, created by the Public Library Association.
	GCFGlobal.org Self-paced tutorials on more than 300 topics, including technology and life skills.
	Northstar Digital Literacy Self-guided learning modules and assessments on 15 topics covering computer skills, software skills, and using technology in daily life.

Consumer Product Reviews

Data & Demographics

eBooks & Audiobooks

	e-iNC Library The library's main site for eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines. See our video tutorials and written instructions.
	NC Kids Digital Library A collection of eBooks, audiobooks, and read-alongs specifically for children.
	NC LIVE eBooks Primarily nonfiction and scholarly eBooks covering a variety of subject areas.

Genealogy

	African American Heritage Exclusively devoted to African American family history research.
	Ancestry Library Edition (On-site use only) Billions of worldwide records covering census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more.
	HeritageQuest American genealogical information from primary sources, local and family histories, and other finding aids.
	Newspapers.com - Chatham County Collection The Chatham Record and The Chatham News, covering 1878 to 2018.

Health

Journal Articles

Language Learning

Reader Tools

Video

	Films on Demand Documentaries and educational videos on many subjects. Includes Oscar, Emmy, and Peabody award winning content.
	Just for Kids Streaming Collection Streaming videos for kids and their parents on a kid-safe, advertisement-free media platform.

	Ferguson's Career Guidance Center Explore careers and best practices for job searching, take a career interest assessment.
	LearningExpress Library & PrepSTEP Academic Test prep resources, including practice tests for GED, GRE, SAT, TEAS, and more.

	Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) Find data about U.S. companies and conduct market research.
	Social Explorer Visualization and data-mapping tool with indicators across demography, economy, health, education, religion, crime, and more.