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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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    1. 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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    2. 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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    3. 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 Started
      If 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".
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      Only 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 your 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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    4. hoopla en espanol

      hoopla permite a los clientes tomar prestados instantáneamente libros electrónicos, cómics, audiolibros, música, películas y programas de televisión, ¡sin retenciones ni esperas! Y no hay necesidad de preocuparse por los cargos por pagos atrasados; hoopla cuenta con un servicio automatizado que devuelve su artículo una vez que se acaba el tiempo. El contenido se puede transmitir a computadoras, tabletas o teléfonos inteligentes, y se puede descargar a dispositivos móviles para permitir la visualización sin conexión en cualquier momento.

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    5. Indie Author Project

      Indie Author Project is a self-publishing program where local indie authors can share publish their e-book through the Library. Authors looking to promote their work and increase readership and exposure can submit their work to Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Indie Author Project program to be featured in the statewide Indie North Carolina's collection, with the potential for national exposure.

      How does the Indie Author Project Program work?

      • Authors submit their works to Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Indie Author Project site
      • All submissions are vetted by Biblioboard and then Library Journal further vets Adult and YA fiction submissions
      • After the book is vetted by Biblioboard, it appears in Biblioboard Library in the statewide Indie North Carolina Collection
      • Adult and YA fiction titles deemed by Library Journal as high-quality works are labeled as Indie Author Project Select titles.  

      How do authors submit their work to Indie Author Project?

      Authors can submit to Indie Author Project in three ways:

      1. Visit Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Indie Author Project page (click ACCESS NOW).
      2. Authors can submit their work directly from Pressbooks under the "Publish" option.
      3. From the Biblioboard Library menu option, authors can click the "Submit Your eBook" link at the bottom of the page and will be redirected to the Indie Author Project Page.
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    6. Learning Express/PrepStep

      Suite of highly-acclaimed eLearning solutions which provide interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more.

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    7. Libby by OverDrive

      OverDrive/Libby is a collection of e-books, digital audiobooks, and digital magazines offered by the library. E-books, audiobooks, and magazines can be downloaded to your computer, tablet, (including Kindle), or mobile device for offline reading or listening.

      Libby by OverDrive is a collection of e-books, digital audiobooks, and digital magazines offered by the library.  E-books, audiobooks, and magazines can be downloaded to your computer, tablet, (including Kindle), or mobile device for offline reading or listening.  Libby by OverDrive e-book titles can be read online using OverDrive Read and audiobooks can be listened to online using OverDrive Listen.  Mobile and tablet customers, download Libby app for iOS and Android.

      Getting Started

      All you need to get started is your Charlotte Mecklenburg Library card number or ONE Access account number.  

       

      Access the Collection

      • Click the "Access Now" button below

      • Libby is OverDrive's app, designed to get you reading as quickly and seamlessly as possible.  Learn more about Libby and find help here.
      • Kindle users will download the OverDrive app in the Amazon app store.

      Borrowing

      • You can have a maximum of 20 items checked to you out at any given time.  For example, if three items are returned, you can check out three more to get back to 20.  This limit is not effected by the day of the month.  Digital magazine checkouts do not count towards your limit.

      • The default lending period for ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines is two weeks.  The settings menu will let you customize your lending period to 7 days, 14 days, or 21 days.  

      If items are check out, place a hold.  Customers are allowed 10 holds on their account at any given time.  You will be contacted by email when your item is available to check out.  You'll see an option to renew a title on your Loans page three days before it expires, as long as there are no holds.  If the title has holds, you can request it again.

      Return items when you are finished or they will be automatically returned when they are due so you never accumulate late fees!  

      Tips

      • Using Libby for OverDrive on your Kindle e-Reader?  This tutorial will get you started.

      Need additional help with the Libby for OverDrive site?  Check here for troubleshooting or contact your local Library.

       

       

      OverDrive/Libby es una colección de libros electrónicos y audiolibros digitales disponible a través de la biblioteca. Los libros electrónicos y los audiolibros se pueden descargar a su computadora, tableta (incluyendo a las tabletas Kindle) o dispositivo móvil. Los títulos de libros electrónicos de OverDrive/Libby se pueden leer en línea usando OverDrive Read y los audiolibros se pueden escuchar en línea usando OverDrive Listen. ¡La transmisión de video también está disponible! Los usuarios de móviles y tabletas pueden descargar la aplicación Libby para iOS y Android. 

      Todo lo que necesita para comenzar es su número de tarjeta de la Biblioteca de Charlotte Mecklenburg o su número de cuenta ONE Access. Puede retirar hasta 20 artículos con un período máximo de préstamo de 21 días. También puede pedir los artículos que actualmente estén prestados. Devuelva los artículos cuando haya terminado o se devolverán automáticamente cuando se venzan. ¡Nunca se acumularán cargos por artículos atrasados! ¿Necesita ayuda con OverDrive/Libby? Consulte aquí para obtener ayuda o comuníquese con su biblioteca local. 

      ¿Tiene un dispositivo móvil? Actualmente hay dos maneras para usar OverDrive.  

      • Libby es una nueva aplicación desarrollada por OverDrive, diseñada para que su experiencia de lectura sea más rápida y fácil. Obtenga más información sobre Libby y encuentre ayuda aquí. 

       

       

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    8. Libby by OverDrive: Kids Collection

      Libby by OverDrive: Kids Collection offers e-books, digital audiobooks, and digital magazines. The Kids Collection includes picture books, youth fiction, youth nonfiction, and more.

      Kids can browse, sample, place holds and borrow titles appropriate for their age range and reading level.  No adult content will appear in the search results.  Libby by OverDrive titles can be accessed from a desktop using OverDrive Read or Listen. Mobile and tablet customers, download the Libby app for iOS and Android.

      Getting Started

      All you need to get started is your Charlotte Mecklenburg Library card number or ONE Access account number.  

       

      Access the Collection

      • Click the "Access Now" button.

      • Libby is OverDrive's app, designed to get you reading as quickly and seamlessly as possible.  Learn more about Libby and find help here.

      Borrowing

      • You can have a maximum of 20 items checked to you out at any given time.  For example, if three items are returned, you can check out three more to get back to 20.  This limit is not effected by the day of the month.

      • The default lending period for ebooks and audiobooks is two weeks.  The settings menu will let you customize your lending period to 7 days, 14 days, or 21 days.  

      If items are check out, place a hold.  Customers are allowed 10 holds on their account at any given time.  You will be contacted by email when your item is available to check out.  You'll see an option to renew a title on your Loans page three days before it expires, as long as there are no holds.  If the title has holds, you can request it again.

       

      Return items when you are finished or they will be automatically returned when they are due so you never accumulate late fees!  

       

      Tips

      • Not all devices are compatible with Libby by OverDrive.  Check the list of compatible devices. 

      • Using Libby by OverDrive on your Kindle e-Reader?  This tutorial will get you started.

      Need additional help with the Libby by OverDrive site?  Check here for troubleshooting or contact your local Library.

       

      La sala de lectura electrónica OverDrive: Colección infantil ofrece libros electrónicos, audiolibros digitales y videos en tiempo real. La colección infantil incluye libros ilustrados, ficción juvenil, libros de conocimiento y más. Los niños pueden navegar y pedir prestados títulos apropiados para su de edad y nivel de lectura. Ningún contenido para adultos aparecerá en los resultados de búsqueda. Se puede acceder a los artículos de OverDrive desde una computadora. Los usuarios de móviles y tabletas pueden descargar la aplicación Libby para iOS y Android. 

      Todo lo que necesita para comenzar es su número de tarjeta de la Biblioteca de Charlotte Mecklenburg o su número de cuenta ONE Access. Puede retirar hasta 20 artículos con un período máximo de préstamo de 21 días.  

      ¿Necesita ayuda con OverDrive? Consulte aquí para obtener ayuda o comuníquese con su biblioteca local. 

      ¿Tiene un dispositivo móvil? Actualmente hay dos maneras para usar OverDrive.  

      • Libby es una nueva aplicación desarrollada por OverDrive, diseñada para que su experiencia de lectura sea más rápida y fácil. Obtenga más información sobre Libby y encuentre ayuda aquí. 

       

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    9. Libby by OverDrive: Teen Collection

      The Libby by OverDrive: Teen Collection site filters the Library's Libby by OverDrive collection to show only Teen content, which gets teens to the titles they want faster!

      Browsing can be done by subject, format or genre, and the advanced search feature allows filtering by availability, language, date added, and much more. Click on the "Main Collection" icon to return to the full Libby by OverDrive collection of digital materials. Libby by OverDrive titles can be accessed from a desktop computer using OverDrive Read or Listen. Mobile and tablet customers, download the Libby app for iOS and Android.

      Getting Started

      All you need to get started is your Charlotte Mecklenburg Library card number or ONE Access account number.  

       

      Access the Collection

      • Click the "Access Now" button 

      • Libby is OverDrive's app, designed to get you reading as quickly and seamlessly as possible.  Learn more about Libby and find help here.

      Borrowing

      • You can have a maximum of 20 items checked to you out at any given time.  For example, if three items are returned, you can check out three more to get back to 20.  This limit is not effected by the day of the month.

      • The default lending period for ebooks and audiobooks is two weeks.  The settings menu will let you customize your lending period to 7 days, 14 days, or 21 days.  

      If items are check out, place a hold.  Customers are allowed 10 holds on their account at any given time.  You will be contacted by email when your item is available to check out.  You'll see an option to renew a title on your Loans page three days before it expires, as long as there are no holds.  If the title has holds, you can request it again.

       

      Return items when you are finished or they will be automatically returned when they are due so you never accumulate late fees!  

       

      Tips

      • Not all devices are compatible with Libby by OverDrive.  Check the list of compatible devices. 

      • Using Libby by OverDrive on your Kindle e-Reader?  This tutorial will get you started.

      Need additional help with the Libby by OverDrive site?  Check here for troubleshooting or contact your local Library.

       

      La sala de lectura electrónica OverDrive: Colección juvenil filtra la colección de OverDrive de la biblioteca para mostrar solo contenido para jóvenes. ¡Esto significa que los adolescentes obtienen los artículos que desean más rápido! La navegación se puede realizar por tema, formato o género, y la función de búsqueda avanzada permite filtrar por disponibilidad, idioma, fecha de adición y mucho más. Haga clic en el ícono "Colección principal" para volver a la colección completa de materiales digitales de OverDrive. Se puede acceder a los artículos de OverDrive desde una computadora. Los usuarios de móviles y tabletas pueden descargar la aplicación Libby para iOS y Android. 

      Todo lo que necesita para comenzar es su número de tarjeta de la Biblioteca de Charlotte Mecklenburg o su número de cuenta ONE Access. Puede retirar hasta 20 artículos con un período máximo de préstamo de 21 días. 

      ¿Necesita ayuda con OverDrive? Consulte aquí para obtener ayuda o comuníquese con su biblioteca local. 

      ¿Tiene un dispositivo móvil? Actualmente hay dos maneras para usar OverDrive.  

      • Libby es una nueva aplicación desarrollada por OverDrive, diseñada para que su experiencia de lectura sea más rápida y fácil. Obtenga más información sobre Libby y encuentre ayuda aquí. 

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    10. MakeMake (Libros en español para jóvenes)

      MakeMake es una colección de 500 libros electrónicos en español para jóvenes de 3 a 15 años. Esta colección contiene libros interactivos donde los jóvenes pueden leer y escuchar la lectura al mismo tiempo. La interfaz también se encuentra en español para facilitar su uso. La mayoría de los títulos disponibles en MakeMake son libros escritos por autores latinoamericanos. Los libros se pueden abrir y leer en un navegador. No es necesario crear una cuenta. ¡Solo busca el título que te gustaría leer y haz clic en él! MakeMake es apta para dispositivos móviles y puede utilizarse desde tu teléfono o tableta.

      MakeMake is a collection of 500 e-books in Spanish for youth ages 3-15. This collection contains interactive books where youth can read and listen to the text at the same time.  The interface is also in Spanish to facilitate its use. Most of the titles on MakeMake are books written by Latin American writers.  Books can be accessed and read through a browser.  No need for an account.  Just find the title you would like to read and click!  MakeMake is mobile friendly and can be accessed on your phone or tablet.

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