Research and Learn: Search
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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Charlotte Post
The Charlotte Post newspaper is minority owned and operated, and is a leading provider of diversified news, information, and entertainment from a Black perspective. Full text of issues from December 2006 to current is available.
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Chilton Library
Chilton Library supplies repair, maintenance, recalls, specification tables on thousands of domestic and imported models of cars, trucks, vans and SUVs from 1940 onward. The library also includes ASE test prep.
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CINAHL Plus
A database of nursing and allied health journals with additional materials that include nursing dissertations, conference proceedings, evidence-based care sheets, audiovisuals, and continuing education modules.
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Comics Plus All Access
Comics Plus provides unlimited, simultaneous access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga for all ages. In addition to the full library, we also have a separate Children's Library and Teen Library collection. A library card and PIN is required for in library and remote use. Access Comics Plus in your browser or download the mobile app.
Getting Started with Comics Plus All Access
- Find Comics Plus All Access on our Research & Learn page or, download and install the Comics Plus app for iOS or Android.
- Search for our library name, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. Select Charlotte Mecklenburg Library NC -Full collection. Enter your library card number and PIN.
- Browse the collection or search for a specific title.
- Hover or tap on the cover of the title you want to read and click/tap Read Now or Add to My Shelf.
- Read all the comics!
Watch this video for an introduction to Comics Plus.
Card RequiredE-Books - Find Comics Plus All Access on our Research & Learn page or, download and install the Comics Plus app for iOS or Android.
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Comics Plus Children's Library
Comics Plus Children's Library offers unlimited, simultaneous use to comics, graphic novels, and manga. The Children's Library includes access to early readers, picture books, and series like Adventure Time, Bone, Minecraft, and the Big Nate. Content in this collection will contain story intensity, action, and violence equivalent to typical G or PG rated movies. Recommended for ages preK-10. A library card and PIN is required for in library and remote use. Access Comics Plus by clicking Access Now or download the mobile app.
Getting Started with Comics Plus Children’s Library
- Find Comics Plus Children’s Library on our Research & Learn page or, download and install the Comics Plus app for iOS or Android.
- Search for our library name, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. Select Charlotte Mecklenburg Library NC - Childrens Library. Enter your library card number and PIN.
- Browse the collection or search for a specific title.
- Hover or tap on the cover of the title you want to read and click/tap Read Now or Add to My Shelf.
- Read all the comics!
Watch this video for an introduction to Comics Plus.
Card RequiredE-Books - Find Comics Plus Children’s Library on our Research & Learn page or, download and install the Comics Plus app for iOS or Android.
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Comics Plus Teen Library
Comics Plus Teen Library provides unlimited, simultaneous access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga in all genres especially for teens. Content in this collection will contain story intensity, action, and violence equivalent to a typical PG-13 rated movie. Recommended for ages 11-18. A library card and PIN are required for in library and remote use. Access Comics Plus by clicking Access Now or download the mobile app.
Getting Started with Comics Plus Teen Library
- Find Comics Plus Teen Library on our Research & Learn page or, download and install the Comics Plus app for iOS or Android.
- Search for our library name, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. Select Charlotte Mecklenburg Library NC - Teen Library. Enter your library card number and PIN.
- Browse the collection or search for a specific title.
- Hover or tap on the cover of the title you want to read and click/tap Read Now or Add to My Shelf.
- Read all the comics!
Watch this video for an introduction to Comics Plus.
All titles are available 24/7 for online and offline reading. An internet connection is required to browse and check out titles. You can download titles for offline reading via the Comics Plus app.
Card RequiredE-Books - Find Comics Plus Teen Library on our Research & Learn page or, download and install the Comics Plus app for iOS or Android.
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Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports (provided by MasterFile Premier contains a collection of product reviews and recommendations for cars, appliances, electronics, personal finance, and health information.
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CQ Researcher
CQ Researcher provides in-depth, unbiased coverage of political, social, environment, education, technology, and health issues in the form of research reports. Each reader-friendly report is researched and written by seasoned journalist.
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Craft & Hobby
Learn new or improve skills in painting & drawing, sewing, crochet, knitting, quilting, cake design, photography, wordworking, and fitness with online instructional videos and classes.
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Credo Reference
Credo is an easy-to-use tool for gathering information and starting research. Information on topics come from from hundreds of full-text encyclopedias, dictionaries, quotations, and subject-specific titles. This resource also includes 500,000+ images and audio files and over 1,000 videos.
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