Research and Learn
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has the tools you need for any research or informational need. The Library provides free access to newspaper and magazine articles, homework help, genealogy, job and career help, financial resources, and more. These resources help you find quality materials that you can trust.
Please note, some resources require your library card or ONE Access ID number and PIN to access resources outside the Library.
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ACO-CLIO e-book Collection
The ABC-CLIO E-book Collection is comprised of the Greenwood Digital Collection which includes the series Daily Life Through History, Critical Companions to Popular Contemporary Authors, Historic Events of the 20th Century, Literature in Context, as well as American Slavery. These e-books are viewed online and can be used for homework and research projects.
The ABC-CLIO E-book Collection is comprised of the Greenwood Digital Collection which includes the series Daily Life Through History, Critical Companions to Popular Contemporary Authors, Historic Events of the 20th Century, Literature in Context, as well as American Slavery. These e-books are viewed online and can be used for homework and research projects.
Browse the collection by using the alphabet links at the top of the page. An e-book search box can be expanded by clicking the (+) on the left side of the page. If you navigate away from the list of books available, click "My Account" to go back to the list. Selecting a title will display a description of the book, reviews, and the table of contents.
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If you click on a title and it says "0" pages, click on the link above the description to access the book.
Help with ABC-CLIO E-book Collection can be found here.
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BiblioBoard Library
In BiblioBoard Library, you will discover local content from self-published North Carolina authors as well as the NC LIVE Home Grown e-book Collection.
In BiblioBoard Library, you will discover local content from self-published North Carolina authors as well as the NC LIVE Home Grown e-book Collection.
Indie North Carolina
- Enjoy titles from your local, independently published author in North Carolina in this collection. Check out the highlights to find the top picks from Library Journal !
Home Grown e-book Collection from NC LIVE
- This module from NC LIVE contains a wide selection of content including innovative fiction, nonfiction, mystery & suspense, horror, fantasy, travel guides and much more. This e-book collection provides North Carolina library customer's access to more than 1,000 e-book titles from North Carolina-based publishers and features a range of content, including novels by popular North Carolina authors, poetry, short stories, and non-fiction.
Popup Picks
- Popup Picks is your go-to collection for your next Community Read! Filled with top independently published eBooks, all with unlimited-use access, it is perfect for readers of all ages.
Library Board Core
- K-12 Curated Classroom Content accompanied with common core teaching guides. A perfect collection to share with your schools. Covering a wide-range of topics—including Literature, Philosophy, History, Geography and Science.
Access to titles in BiblioBoard is unlimited. No holds and no waiting!
Titles in this collection can also be accessed with the Biblioboard mobile app.
App Name: Biblioboard Library
- Search for "Biblioboard Library" in your app store. Download.
- Login with your Biblioboard account. If you don't have an account, you must create an account first using a desktop coming. Access Biblioboard from the Library's Research and Learn page and create a personal account. An account will also allow you to use customization features like saving books as favorites, adding notes or comments and bookmarks.
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Biblioteca de Tumblebook
TumbleBooks es una colección de libros ilustrados animados y parlantes, ¡los cuales pueden ser leídos por usted o se le pueden leer a usted! Nuestra colección incluye libros de cuentos, libros en francés y español para el aprendizaje de idiomas, libros de conocimiento, rompecabezas y juegos, cuentos de matemáticas y novelas gráficas.
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Daily Life Through History
Daily Life Through History is a collection of e-books about life during different periods of history. These historical period includes Ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt, the middle ages, the Renaissance, colonial times, the Civil War and World War I and II. In additions topics such as the role of women and children, food and clothing, and work conditions are covered, as well as a time line of major events.
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Ebook Central Academic and Public Library Complete
Ebook Central Academic & Public Library Complete offers scholarly e-book titles supporting student and faculty research, and general nonfiction on topics such as school & studying, career development, arts & leisure, and practical life skills.
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EBSCOhost ebook Collection
EBSCOhost eBook collection is a diverse collection of e-books on topics ranging from business & economics and computer science to home & garden and study aids. The Library also has a large e-book library for customers interested in non-profit resources.
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Gale Directory Library
Gale Directory Library provides digital access to reference works including the Encyclopedia of Associations, Market Share Reporter, National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations, and Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans.
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Gale e-books
Gale eBooks is a database, in e-book format, of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for research topics on the arts, biographies, education, the environment, history, medicine, multicultural studies, the nation and the world, religion, science, and social science.
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Health Reference Soucebooks (Omnigraphics)
Straightforward and authoritative e-books on consumer health topics. Topics include: Alcoholism, Cancer, Domestic Violence, Mental Health Disorders, and Stress-Related Disorders. This collection is on the Biblioboard Platform and was purchased by NC LIVE using LSTA grant funds*.
Titles in the Health Reference collection can also be accessed with the Biblioboard mobile app.
App Name: Biblioboard Library
- Search for "Biblioboard Library" in your app store. Download.
- Login with your Biblioboard account. If you don't have an account, you must create an account first using a desktop coming. Access Biblioboard from the Library's Research and Learn page and create a personal account. An account will also allow you to use customization features like saving books as favorites, adding notes or comments and bookmarks.
*This project/program/service is made possible by funding from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (IMLS grant number LS-250229-OLS-21).
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hoopla
hoopla allows customers to instantly borrow e-books, comics, audiobooks, music, movies and television — with no holds, and no waiting! And there is no need to worry about late fees; hoopla features an automated service that returns your item once your time is up. Content can be streamed to computers, tablets or smartphones, and can be downloaded to mobile devices to allow for offline viewing any time.
Getting StartedIf you are a first time user, create a hoopla account by clicking on the link to the hoopla site and selecting "Sign Up Now." When creating your account, enter your email address, a password and your library card number. (Our Library does not use PIN numbers with hoopla.) If you are accessing with a tablet or smartphone, follow the instructions to download the free app compatible with your device. Enjoy!Access the Collection- Click the "Access Now" button below
- Download the hoopla app for Android or Apple.
- hoopla movies and tv can also be streamed on your Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku.
- Check out hoopla help to see if your device is compatiable.
Borrowing- You can check out up to 6 items from hoopla each month. Unused borrows do not roll over. Your check out limit resets at the beginning of each calendar month.
- Audiobooks, ebooks, and comics will be checked out for 21 days from the time your borrow the content. Music is checked out for 7 days from the time you borrow the content. Movies and tv are checked out for 3 days from the time you borrow the content.
- Our hoopla content is always available so there is no need to place a hold! If you are not finished with your book or audiobook at the end of the check out period, borrow it again!
- Items are automatically returned at the end of the borrowing period. If you wish to return your item early, click the Return Now button located at the bottom of the title on the information page.
- PRO TIP: Out of borrows for the month but don't want to forget the title you would like to check out? Add it to your favorites! When logged in and viewing a title to save, click the heart icon. To view titles that you have saved, click on "My hoopla" at the top of the page, then click "Favorites".
TipsOnly interested in seeing content for kids and families? Visit your "Settings" in the hoopla app or Account page on the hoopla site and flip the toggle to put hoopla into Kids Mode. Doing so replicates the experience kids might have in the children's section of the Library.
NEW Daily usage cap:Though our e-content services are free to customers, some of these services incur a cost to the Library each time someone borrows an item. This is the case with hoopla. To ensure our ability to provide access to hoopla year-round without exceeding our annual budget, there is a daily limit on hoopla lending. If demand is especially high, and the limit is reached, you might receive a message when you try to borrow an item that says, "Our collective daily borrow limit set by you library has been reached and will reset at midnight. Please browse and add titles to favorites so you can easily access them after midnight." We recommend you try to borrow as early in the morning as possible, since the limit resets after midnight.
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