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Indie Author Project
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Indie Author Project is a self-publishing program where local indie authors can share publish their e-book through the Library. Authors looking to promote their work and increase readership and exposure can submit their work to Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Indie Author Project program to be featured in the statewide Indie North Carolina's collection, with the potential for national exposure.

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How does the Indie Author Project Program work?

  • Authors submit their works to Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Indie Author Project site
  • All submissions are vetted by Biblioboard and then Library Journal further vets Adult and YA fiction submissions
  • After the book is vetted by Biblioboard, it appears in Biblioboard Library in the statewide Indie North Carolina Collection
  • Adult and YA fiction titles deemed by Library Journal as high-quality works are labeled as Indie Author Project Select titles.  

How do authors submit their work to Indie Author Project?

Authors can submit to Indie Author Project in three ways:

  1. Visit Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Indie Author Project page (click ACCESS NOW).
  2. Authors can submit their work directly from Pressbooks under the "Publish" option.
  3. From the Biblioboard Library menu option, authors can click the "Submit Your eBook" link at the bottom of the page and will be redirected to the Indie Author Project Page.
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MakeMake (Libros en español para jóvenes)
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Nota: El acceso a MakeMake finalizará el 1 de septiembre de 2025.

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.

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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.

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Marketscope Advisor (CFRA)
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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.

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MasterFILE Premier
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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.

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Medline Plus
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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.

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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.

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Merck Manual Professional Version
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Explains disorders, their symptoms, how they're diagnosed, and how they can be prevented or treated.

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Military Database (ProQuest)
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Articles from topics across all government and military branches, including international relations, political science, criminology, defense, aeronautics and space flight, communications, civil engineering, and more.

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Miss Humblebee's Academy
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Miss Humblebee's Academy is an interactive kindergarten-readiness program that introduces children ages three to six to key concepts in math, science, social studies, language and literacy, art, and music. It’s as challenging as it is fun!

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Morningstar Investing Center
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Morningstar Investing Center offers real-time investment research. You have access to many premium features of Morningstar.com, including research and independent opinions on thousands of stocks and mutual funds.

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North Carolina General Statutes
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The North Carolina General Statutes via the website of the North Carolina General Assembly.

DISCLAIMER: While every effort was made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the statutes available on the North Carolina General Assembly's web site, the North Carolina General Assembly will not be responsible for any errors or omissions which may occur in these files.

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