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This is a list of our most popular online resources. To see 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.
	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

	Consumer Reports Reviews and recommendations for cars, appliances, electronics, personal finance, and health information.
	Consumer Reports Buying Guide Annual guide with ratings and reviews for products including electronics, appliances, mattresses, cars, and more.

Data & Demographics

Ebooks, Audiobooks, Magazines

	Comics Plus Thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga with no wait lists or borrowing limits. Full Collection Teen Library Children's Library
	e-iNC Library (OverDrive / Libby) The library's main collection of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Getting started with the Libby app / Video tutorial
	NC Kids Digital Library A collection of ebooks, audiobooks, and read-alongs for Pre-K to 4th grade.
	NC Kids Level Up A collection of ebooks and audiobooks focusing on 4th – 8th grade materials.
	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 (On-site use only) The Chatham Record and The Chatham News, covering 1878 to 2018.

Grants & Nonprofits

	Foundation Directory (via Candid) (On-site use only) Helps nonprofits and individuals find grant funding, scholarships, and fellowships.
	GuideStar (via Candid) (On-site use only) Find local nonprofits where you can donate, work, volunteer, or seek out services.

Health & Wellness

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.
	Kanopy Over 30,000 critically-acclaimed movies, documentaries, television series, and children's favorites.

	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.

	ConnectWell Health & Wellness Curated content from trusted sources on health, wellness, disease management, and nutrition.
	Health & Wellness Resources covering consumer health and the healthcare professions.