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Libby by OverDrive
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OverDrive/Libby is a collection of e-books, digital audiobooks, and digital magazines offered by the library. E-books, audiobooks, and magazines can be downloaded to your computer, tablet, (including Kindle), or mobile device for offline reading or listening.

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Libby by OverDrive is a collection of e-books, digital audiobooks, and digital magazines offered by the library.  E-books, audiobooks, and magazines can be downloaded to your computer, tablet, (including Kindle), or mobile device for offline reading or listening.  Libby by OverDrive e-book titles can be read online using OverDrive Read and audiobooks can be listened to online using OverDrive Listen.  Mobile and tablet customers, download Libby app for iOS and Android.

Getting Started

All you need to get started is your Charlotte Mecklenburg Library card number or ONE Access account number.  

 

Access the Collection

  • Click the "Access Now" button below

  • Libby is OverDrive's app, designed to get you reading as quickly and seamlessly as possible.  Learn more about Libby and find help here.
  • Kindle users will download the OverDrive app in the Amazon app store.

Borrowing

  • You can have a maximum of 20 items checked to you out at any given time.  For example, if three items are returned, you can check out three more to get back to 20.  This limit is not effected by the day of the month.  Digital magazine checkouts do not count towards your limit.

  • The default lending period for ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines is two weeks.  The settings menu will let you customize your lending period to 7 days, 14 days, or 21 days.  

If items are check out, place a hold.  Customers are allowed 10 holds on their account at any given time.  You will be contacted by email when your item is available to check out.  You'll see an option to renew a title on your Loans page three days before it expires, as long as there are no holds.  If the title has holds, you can request it again.

Return items when you are finished or they will be automatically returned when they are due so you never accumulate late fees!  

Tips

  • Using Libby for OverDrive on your Kindle e-Reader?  This tutorial will get you started.

Need additional help with the Libby for OverDrive site?  Check here for troubleshooting or contact your local Library.

 

 

OverDrive/Libby es una colección de libros electrónicos y audiolibros digitales disponible a través de la biblioteca. Los libros electrónicos y los audiolibros se pueden descargar a su computadora, tableta (incluyendo a las tabletas Kindle) o dispositivo móvil. Los títulos de libros electrónicos de OverDrive/Libby se pueden leer en línea usando OverDrive Read y los audiolibros se pueden escuchar en línea usando OverDrive Listen. ¡La transmisión de video también está disponible! Los usuarios de móviles y tabletas pueden descargar la aplicación Libby para iOS y Android. 

Todo lo que necesita para comenzar es su número de tarjeta de la Biblioteca de Charlotte Mecklenburg o su número de cuenta ONE Access. Puede retirar hasta 20 artículos con un período máximo de préstamo de 21 días. También puede pedir los artículos que actualmente estén prestados. Devuelva los artículos cuando haya terminado o se devolverán automáticamente cuando se venzan. ¡Nunca se acumularán cargos por artículos atrasados! ¿Necesita ayuda con OverDrive/Libby? Consulte aquí para obtener ayuda o comuníquese con su biblioteca local. 

¿Tiene un dispositivo móvil? Actualmente hay dos maneras para usar OverDrive.  

  • Libby es una nueva aplicación desarrollada por OverDrive, diseñada para que su experiencia de lectura sea más rápida y fácil. Obtenga más información sobre Libby y encuentre ayuda aquí. 

 

 

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Black Life in America (Newsbank)
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Black Life in America is a unique digital archive covering the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day.

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Black Life in America is a unique digital archive covering the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day.   This primary source collection offers a window into centuries of African American history, culture, and daily life from more than 19,000 American and global newspapers including over 400 current and historical Black publications.  Updated daily this resource provides critical perspectives on the experiences of being Black in America.  Black Life in America provides full text searching as well as access to content organized by era for easy browsing or choose from nearly 800 suggested searches such as "Emancipation Proclamation," "Brown v. Board of Education," and "Black Lives Matter." 

Watch this video for tips on how to use Black Life in America.

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Books and Authors (Gale)
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Looking for a good book, but not sure where to start? Books and Authors is a literary collection that lets you browse by character, subject, location and time period.

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Business Market Research Collection (ProQuest)
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This database contains company, industry, economic and geopolitical market research from three sources, including Hoover's Company Profiles, OxResearch from Oxford Analystica, and Snapshots.

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Charlotte Business Journal
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Charlotte Business Journal has daily business news updates, dozens of popular topics from around the nation and the latest networking for Charlotte and surrounding areas.

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Troubleshooting

  • Make sure you are still signed in to the Library's Charlotte Business Journal account.  You should see [email protected] in the right top.  If you don't see that, go back to the Library's Research and Learn page, Charlotte Business Journal, and click Access Now. 
     
  • To return to the Home page of Charlotte Business Journal, click on the "Charlotte Business Journal" logo in the left corner.  Do not click the back arrow.
  • Access The Book of Lists and Current Week's edition from the "Your News" section on the right side of the page.  Do not try to access it from the footer.

 

Charlotte Business Journal Guide

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*Periodicals List
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The Periodicals List shows full-text magazines, newspapers, and journals that the Library has access to and tells how to find them. The list includes electronic resources, paper, and microform holdings.

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Charlotte Observer
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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.

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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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Charlotte Post
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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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As Summer Break begins to wrap up, customers can begin collecting their prizes.

Summer Break Begins to Wrap Up 

July 29, 2021

Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la versión en español

Another summer has flown by. School supply shopping has begun, vacations are winding down and another Summer Break program is about to end.  

Remember that Saturday, August 14 is the last day that you can enter reading time or activities in your log. Participants will have until Saturday, August 21 to pick up their incentives – while supplies last.

  • Wendy’s Jr. Frosty Coupon (earned at sign-up)
  • Completion prizes are: 
    • Babies/children: a book
    • Teens: choice of a book or doodle notebook
    • Adults: a Library tote bag

You can continue to track your reading through Beanstack at any time. Be sure to check back later to register for more fun Library challenges in Beanstack. 

Thank you for participating in the Summer Break challenge. We hope you’ve had fun reading and learning all summer long. We’ll see you again next summer!

 

Upcoming Programs

Even though Summer Break is almost over, online programs are available all year. Here are a few exciting programs coming up:

Cornelius Branch Family Storytime

Wednesday, August 25 at 10 a.m.

Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child.

PSAT Virtual Free Practice Test: College & Career Connections

Tuesday, August 17 – all day

Don’t procrastinate! Take action NOW to ensure you improve your PSAT score. Join a classroom of your peers and take a full-length practice PSAT. 

International Authors Book Club for 20 to 30 Somethings

Saturday, August 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Join us for literary discussion and cultural banter, based on books we read from around the globe. 

Myers Park Branch - Read to Seed Gardening Series

Monday, August 23 at noon

This month, the Myers Park Library Garden Club in conjunction with Matthews Library is hosting Dr. Larry Mellichamp, author of The Southeast Native Plant Primer, presenting Gardening in Charlotte Year-round.

Comments? Questions?  

Are you having problems with the Summer Break website or your account? Do you have questions about the program? Feel free to call your local library for assistance or email [email protected].  

The 2021 Summer Break program is brought to you by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.  Additional support comes from Wendy’s and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation with Spanish translations sponsored by Norsan Media.

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This blog was written by Angela Arnold, Summer Break team co-lead for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.

 

Otro verano se va volando. La compra de suministros para la escuela ha comenzado, las vacaciones están por finalizar y otro programa de vacaciones de verano está por terminar.  

Recuerda que el sábado, 14 de agosto es el último día que puedes registrar tu tiempo de lectura o actividades. Los participantes tendrán hasta el sábado, 21 de agosto para elegir sus incentivos, sujetos a disponibilidad.

  • Cupón para un helado Jr. Frosty de Wendy’s (se obtiene al inscribirse)
  • Los premios por completar el programa son los siguientes: 
    • Bebés/Niños: un libro
    • Adolescentes: elección de un libro o un anotador
    • Adultos: una bolsa de la biblioteca

Puedes continuar registrando tu tiempo de lectura mediante Beanstack en cualquier momento. Asegúrate de volver a ingresar más tarde para registrarte en más retos divertidos de la biblioteca en Beanstack. 

Gracias por participar en el reto del programa de vacaciones de verano. Esperamos que te hayas divertido leyendo y aprendiendo durante todo el verano. ¡Nos vemos pronto el próximo verano!

Próximos programas

Aunque el programa de vacaciones de verano ya casi termina, hay programas en línea disponibles durante todo el año. Estos son algunos de los próximos programas emocionantes:

Narración de cuentos para la familia de la sucursal Cornelius

Miércoles, 25 de agosto a las 10:00 a. m.

Toda tu familia podrá disfrutar de cuentos, canciones y actividades de movimiento que fomentan el desarrollo de habilidades de alfabetización temprana y que ayudan a promover la pasión de tu hijo por los libros y la lectura.

Prueba de práctica gratis virtual del PSAT: Conexiones universitarias y profesionales

Martes, 17 de agosto: todo el día

¡No lo postergues! Actúa AHORA para asegurarte de mejorar tu puntuación del examen PSAT. Acompáñanos en una clase con personas de tu misma edad y haz una prueba de práctica completa del PSAT. 

Club de lectura de autores internacionales para personas de 20 a 30 y pico años

Sábado, 28 de agosto a las 10:30 a.m.

Acompáñanos en un debate literario y una charla cultural, basados en libros que leemos de todo el mundo. 

Sucursal Myers Park: Lee sobre los distintos tipos de siembra de semillas

Lunes, 23 de agosto al mediodía

Este mes, el club de jardinería de la biblioteca Myers Park junto con la biblioteca Matthews serán anfitriones del Dr. Larry Mellichamp, autor de The Southeast Native Plant Primer (Manual básico sobre plantas nativas del sudeste), quien expondrá sobre jardinería en Charlotte durante todo el año.

¿Tienes comentarios o preguntas?  

¿Tienes problemas con el sitio web del programa de vacaciones de verano o con tu cuenta? ¿Tienes preguntas sobre el programa? No dudes en llamar a tu biblioteca local para pedir ayuda o envía un correo electrónico a [email protected].  

El programa de vacaciones de verano 2021 llega a ti gracias a la biblioteca Charlotte Mecklenburg.  Contamos con el respaldo adicional de Wendy’s y de la fundación de la biblioteca Charlotte Mecklenburg, con traducciones al español patrocinadas por Norsan Media.

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Este blog lo escribió Ángela Arnold, colíder del equipo del programa de vacaciones de verano de la biblioteca Charlotte Mecklenburg.

 

Celebrate ESL Month this August and learn a new language with resources from the Library.

Celebrate ESL Month this August with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

July 29, 2021

Have you thought about learning a new language? Do you want to improve your language skills? Maybe you haven’t practiced your Spanish in years, or you hope to visit France some day and want to learn basic French before you go. August is English as a Second Language (ESL) Month at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and we have several resources to help you reach your goals from home – or wherever your internet connection takes you. All of these are free with a Library card. 

Access Video for Kids

The Just for Kids Collection gives children — and their parents — a thoroughly kid-safe, advertisement-free media platform they can freely explore and enjoy. Just for Kids has the educational videos children want to watch, plus songs, games, and other interactives that are sure to entertain, educate, and inspire young patrons. Plus, this streaming collection is ideal for librarians hosting a video storytelling hour activities for preschoolers and early learners, an after-school or ESL/ELL program, homework help, or resources for homeschoolers that they can access anywhere, anytime. 

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Transparent Language

Provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language. With over 110 languages to choose from, including English for speakers of over 30 languages, there is something for every learner. Transparent Language Online combines robust courses, supplemental vocabulary, extensive grammar resources, and mobile apps for a complete language-learning experience.

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International Newsstream

New content from more than 600 of the world's top newspapers in a variety of languages.

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Kanopy 

An award-winning video streaming service providing access to more than 30,000 independent and documentary films ─  titles of unique social and cultural value from The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, Media Education Foundation, and thousands of independent filmmakers. Enjoy their selections of titles in various world languages as well.

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The Library’s resources are free to use with your Library card or ONE Access ID. If you don’t have a card, you can apply for one here. So, what are you waiting for? ¡Si puedo comenzar hoy! - that means I can get started today! 

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This blog was written by Darrell Anderson, marketing and communications specialist for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.