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.
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Simply Analytics
SimplyAnalytics is a web-based mapping application that enables you to quickly create professional-quality thematic maps and reports using powerful demographic, business, and marketing data.
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SIRS Discoverer
Designed specifically for elementary and middle school students. SIRS Discoverer offers articles, nonfiction books, images, activities and websites curated for educational relevance, age appropriateness, and readability.
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SIRS Issues Researcher
Articles, primary sources, websites and graphics to support K-12 students with research, study and homework.
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Social Explorer
Visualization and data-mapping tool with hundreds of thousands of data indicators and across demography, economy, health, education, religion, crime and more
An account is not required to use Social Explorer, but if you want to save your work, create a free account.
Social Explorer Help Page with videos and guides.
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Social Science Database (ProQuest)
This database offers indexing and full text for hundreds of academic journals, providing extensive coverage across a wide range of social science disciplines including anthropology, criminology, economics, education, political science, psychology, social work and sociology.
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Statistical Abstract of the United States
The online edition of the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.
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Tax Information
Information, links and phone numbers for filing and paying federal and local taxes, as well as tax information for North and South Carolina.
The North Carolina Department of Revenue has not sent any tax forms and instruction booklets to libraries since 2010.
The Internal Revenue Service cut back on the number of tax forms and instruction booklets sent to libraries, so it is best to call ahead and ask library staff if the form you need is available at your branch. You’ll find all the library locations and phone numbers at www.cmlibrary.org/locations.
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Techboomers
Techboomers.com is a free educational website that teaches older adults and other inexperienced Internet users with basic computer skills about websites that can help improve their quality of life. Techboomers provides three main services:
- Techboomers introduces users to trusted new websites and internet-based applications through an easy-to-navigate directory and targeted emails based on their interests.
- Techboomers provides free video and article tutorials in a language suited to those who may not be the most tech-savvy. These tutorials teach the easiest and most efficient ways to use the websites, as well as how these websites can improve one's quality of life.
- Techboomers keeps its users informed of important news and information about their favorite products via on-site alerts and periodic email newsletters.
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Teen Book Finder by YALSA
Find great recommended books from YALSA's (Young Adult Library Services Association) award, book, and media lists! Search 4,000+ books, audiobooks, and films from YALSA's book awards and book lists.
**While these books have been selected for teens from 12 to 18 years of age, the award-winning titles and the titles on YALSA's selected lists span a broad range of reading and maturity levels. We encourage adults to take an active role in helping individual teens choose those books that are the best fit for them and their families.
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Teen Health and Wellness
Provides middle school and high school students with nonjudgmental, straightforward advice and self-help support. Topics include diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying, green living, financial literacy, and more.
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