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.

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.

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.

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.

One of the world's largest databases of industry and company information, with contact information, sales and employee figures. Searchable by yellow page heading, SIC code, geography, and more. Formerly Reference USA.

The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) provides access to millions of photographs, manuscripts, books, sounds, moving images and more. These resources come from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. You will find primary sources to use in school projects, academic research, family history research, and more.

Free practice tests for the North Carolina DMV Permit, Road Sign test, NC DMV Motorcycle test, and access to the NC Driver's Handbook in English and Spanish.

Early voting available in the municipal general election is available at four Charlotte Mecklenburg Library locations in 2021.

During Thanksgiving week only, select new titles will be available to check out with no holds on OverDrive/Libby.

Creating a diverse workplace is an understandable component to the process of a nation with growing multiracial populations. To react otherwise is to deny talent, expertise, and profit-making opportunities. And yet, the current efforts are lacking.