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Research & Learn

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has the tools you need for any research, career help, entertainment, and more.

Please note, some resources require your library card or ONE Access login to use the resources. Check with a branch for resources only available at a library.

 

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    1. Charlotte Observer

      Newsbank provides library customers with digital access to The Charlotte Observer. Databases can be searched separately as well as together. Articles are searchable by name, keyword or phrase.

      Included in our access:

      • Charlotte Observer (Historical access, 1886-1984) is an image database.*   
      • Charlotte Observer, The (NC) is a text database** and provides access from 1985 to the current date. 
      • Charlotte Observer, The (NC) 2018-current is an image database.*  Use this option to view the daily paper.
      • Charlotte Observer: The Blogs (NC) is a text database** that includes all the blogs published by the Charlotte Observer from 2005 to current.
      • Charlotte Observer, The Web Edition Articles (NC) are available from 2007 to current.
      • Charlotte Post, The (NC) content is available from 2006 to current.
      • Charlotte Semi-Weekly Observer (1892-1892).

           * Image database: When you view or select a date, phrase, etc. the results will show an image of the article as it appeared in print.

           ** Text database: A text database provides access to the text of the article, but it does not include images or display that article as it appeared in print.

      How to access The Charlotte Observer content with your library card:

      • Use the ACCESS NOW link below.  You will be prompted to enter your library card or ONE Access account number.
      • Choose which database you want to search.  Options are on the left side of the page under Shortcuts.  Click “Charlotte Post” or “Charlotte Observer Historical and Current”.
      • If you select “Charlotte Observer Historical and Current” you can search both databases using the search box at the top of the page.  If you want to search a specific year, review the options listed under "Source" and click the link to the Charlotte Observer that contains the year you would like to search.
      • Articles can be printed, saved as PDF or emailed.

      Need help?  Newsbank provides tips and tricks here.

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    2. 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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    3. 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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    4. 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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    5. 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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    6. 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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    7. 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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    8. CultureGrams

      CultureGrams, gives you the world at your fingertips. CultureGrams goes beyond basic facts and figures with local perspectives on more than 200 countries, detailing daily life and culture, including history, customs, and lifestyles.

      CultureGrams World Edition contains reports on approximately 200 countries and territories focusing on language, personal appearance, greetings, visiting, family, life cycle, and more.  Browse by Region, Country or Continent.  Maps, flags, country data, audio files, and recipes are included for each country.

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    9. Cypress Resume

      An easy-to-use résumé building tool with a built-in writing process and automatic formatting.

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    10. 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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