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.
Featured Resources
- Thumbnail
Library Science Database (ProQuest)
This database allows you to search the full-text of leading library and information science journals. This collection provides full-text coverage of 125+ core titles.
Card RequiredResearch Databases - Thumbnail
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is an online educational site that includes over 3,000 courses (and over 130,000 videos) in popular fields like web design, web development, IT, education/instruction, media production, and business.
How to access LinkedIn Learning with your library card:
- Use the ACCESS NOW link below to go to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library LinkedIn Learning login page.
- At the login page, enter your library card number and PIN number. CMS students, use your student ID and MM/DD as PIN. Non-CMS students, use your student ID and 4-digit birth year as PIN.
- Our subscription does not include access to the app. If you are using a mobile device (like a smartphone or tablet), use your device’s browser, to access the Library Resources page and log into LinkedIn Learning from there.
- Learn more about LinkedIn Learning here.
Card RequiredVideos - Thumbnail
Literature Resource Center (Gale)
Literature Resource Center provides articles, critical essays, work and topic overviews, full-text works, and biographies covering authors, their works, and literary movements.
Card RequiredResearch Databases -
Major Metro Newspapers (Newsbank)
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including The State (Columbia, SC), The San Francisco Chronicle (CA), The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (GA), Miami Herald (FL), USA Today, and more. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Card RequiredNewspapers - Thumbnail
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.
Card RequiredE-Books - Thumbnail
Marketscope Advisor (CFRA)
CFRA provides independent, differentiated and actionable analysis to help you make better investment and business decisions. Includes S&P Global’s Equity and Fund Research business, a leading provider of independent research and commentary with offerings focused on stocks, ETFs and mutual funds as well as sectors and industries.
Card RequiredResearch Databases - Thumbnail
MasterFILE Premier
A database of full-text magazines, journals, and reference books, as well as photo, map, and flag files dating back to 1917. Titles include popular magazines like Consumer Reports, Car and Driver, Country Living, Elle, Essence, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s Bazaar, and Popular Mechanics alongside an expansive list of scholarly and trade publications.
Card RequiredMagazines - Thumbnail
Medline Plus
MedlinePlus brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
MedlinePlus can be used to learn about the latest treatments, look up information on a drug or supplement, find out the meanings of words, or view medical videos or illustrations. You can also get links to the latest medical research on your topic or find out about clinical trials on a disease or condition.
Health professionals and consumers alike can depend on it for information that is authoritative and up-to-date. There are directories, a medical encyclopedia, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, and links to thousands of clinical trials. MedlinePlus is updated daily.
External Websites - Thumbnail
Merck Manual Professional Version
Explains disorders, their symptoms, how they're diagnosed, and how they can be prevented or treated.
External Websites - Thumbnail
Mergent Online
Mergent Online is an electronic database that is easy to use and has global business and financial data for companies worldwide.
Card RequiredResearch Databases