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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eLibrary
This easy-to-use curriculum and reference resource delivers one of the largest general reference collections of periodical and digital media content designed specifically for schools and libraries of all kinds, as well as additional subject-based material.
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Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos es la herramienta de referencia en español para principiantes. Busque por palabra clave o busque artículos. Cada artículo ofrece una función bilingüe que le permite cambiar entre el contenido en español e inglés. Periódicos del Mundo Hispánico presenta enlaces web a periódicos de países de habla hispana en todo el mundo. El Diccionario Visual lo ayudará a aclarar el significado de las palabras y comprender temas visuales complejos en español e inglés. Mundo de Animales le permite comparar animales y ver una extensa colección de datos de animales, videos, imágenes y enlaces web.
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos is the beginner's Spanish language reference tool. Search by keyword or browse for articles. Every article provides a bilingual feature which allows you to switch between Spanish and English content. Periodicos del Mundo Hispanico features web links to newspapers from Spanish-speaking countries around the world. The Diccionario Visual (or Visual Dictionary) helps you clarify word meanings and grasp complex visual topics in Spanish and English. Mundo de Animales (World of Animals) lets you compare animals side by side and view an extensive collection of animal facts, videos, images, and web links.
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Entrepreneurship Database (ProQuest)
Information for entrepreneurs and researchers that includes business start-up plans, video clips, journals, business cases, and more.
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Exploring Race in Society
Essays that provide a deeper understanding of how current issues stem from actions and policies of the past.
Designed for high school and undergraduate students, Exploring Race in Society contains proprietary essays that provide today’s students with a deeper understanding of how current issues stem from actions and policies of the past.
Each topic includes an overview article and three essays suggesting potential solutions. Solutions essays are written by a diverse group of writers representing the fields of academia, journalism, medicine and other disciplines working to address issues related to race.
Topics include: Affirmative Action, Black Lives Matter Movement, Digital Divide, Food Insecurity, Police Use of Force, Wealth Gap and more.
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FamilySearch
FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization and website offering genealogical records, education, and software. FamilySearch maintains a collection of records, resources, and services designed to help people learn more about their family history. Although it requires user account registration, it offers free access to its resources and service online at FamilySearch.org.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is an Affiliate Library. As an Affiliate library, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library gains additional access digital records not available outside a family history center. These digital records include images and names indexes. Currently, there are about 400 million original records available in a digital format that Affiliate libraries have access to. To access the extra content, please visit a branch and connect to CMLibrary's wifi or use a public pc. You will need to log into your free FamilySearch account to access FamilySearch Affiliate materials.
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Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center is a comprehensive resource for career exploration and planning that allows users to quickly find the valuable career information they need, whether it's industry and professions articles, school planning resources, or skills and career advice.
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Fold3 Library Edition
Fold3™ Library Edition by Ancestry provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos and documents of the men and women who served. It contains millions of records from world-class archives, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3. Fold3 is invaluable for historians, genealogists, researchers, military enthusiasts, veterans and their families, teachers and battle reenactors. The Fold3 name comes from a traditional flag folding ceremony in which the third fold is made in honor and remembrance of veterans.
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Foundation Directory Online Professional
Foundation Center Online Professional the premier resource for locating in-depth information about grantsmakers and their grants. Includes profiles for 140,000 grantmakers and 4 million grants. This resource is available for in-library use only. Please visit your local branch for access.
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freegal music+
freegal music+ is a free downloadable music service from your Library. freegal offers download or streaming access to more than 10 million songs, including Sony Music's catalog of legendary artists. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library customers get 5 free downloads and 5 hours of streaming each day. Once downloaded, the songs are yours to keep! Mobile and tablet customers, download the freegal app for iOS and Android.
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freegal music+ en espanol
freegal music es un servicio de música descargable gratuito disponible a través de la biblioteca. freegal ofrece acceso de descarga o transmisión a más de 10 millones de canciones, incluidas canciones del catálogo de artistas legendarios de Sony Music. Los usuarios de la Biblioteca Charlotte Mecklenburg obtienen 5 descargas gratuitas y 5 horas de transmisión cada dia. Una vez descargadas, ¡las canciones son suyas para quedárselas! Los usuarios de dispositivos móviles y tabletas pueden descargar la aplicación freegal para iOS y Android.
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