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Libby by OverDrive Digital Magazines

Libby by OverDrive Magazines is a collection digital magazines offered by the library that can be read in the Libby app. Magazines can be downloaded to your computer, tablet, (including Kindle), or mobile device for offline reading. Mobile and tablet customers, download the 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.

Borrowing

  • Digital magazine checkouts are unlimited.

  • When possible 3 years of back issues are avaiable for magazines.

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

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

 

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

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Magazines
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North Carolina State Government Publications

Created and maintained by the State Library of North Carolina this digital collection contains current and historical North Carolina state publications including informational brochures and pamphlets, various reports (annual, biennial, technical, statistical, etc.), serials (newsletters, checklists, magazines, etc.), handbooks, studies, and a variety of other information resources produced by North Carolina state government. (2002-current).

External Websites
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North Carolina Newspapers (Newsbank)

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from North Carolina, including The News & Observer (Raleigh), Hickory Daily Record (Hickory), News & Record (Greensboro), The Herald-Sun (Durham) and more. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

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Newspapers
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North American Women's Letters and Diaries

North American Women’s Letters and Diaries contains over 150,000 pages of published letters and diaries plus 4,000 pages of previously unpublished materials depicting the personal experiences of hundreds of women from Colonial times to 1950.

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Research Databases
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New York Times - Digital

NYTimes.com is a multi-platform news tool that provides access to New York Times and International New York Times content, including breaking news, multimedia, reviews and opinion, blogs, videos and more. NYTimes is updated 24/7.

For the best experience, use Microsoft Edge browser.

NYTimes.com is a multi-platform news tool that provides access to New York Times and International New York Times content, including breaking news, multimedia, reviews and opinion, blogs, videos and more. NYTimes is updated 24/7. Access includes all online content except for the crossword puzzle. Full access is provided for NYTimes articles published between 1851 thru 1922, and between 1981 thru current day. Access to the years 1923-1980 is limited.

To access the New York Times via Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, you will need to use an individual New York Times account. 

From inside the library:

  • Use a library computer or connect your own device to the library wifi
  • Go to nytimes.com/register
  • Register with your personal email address or click on "login here" if you already have created a New York Times account
  • Enjoy unlimited access to the New York Times!

For offsite access:

  • Click on the remote access link
  • Enter your library card number
  • Click "Redeem" to get 24 hours of continuous access
  • Register with your personal email address or click "login here" if you already have created a New York Times account

After 24 hours, you will need to redeem another pass by repeating these instructions for continued access. *A limited number of offsite passes are available per day.

Troubleshooting:

Do you get a screen like this?  Are you using Google Chrome?

Click "Ignore" and you will go on to redeem a pass.  We are unsure why Google Chrome is marking this an unsafe site.  We have contacted NYTimes about a solution and are hoping they fix the issue.  NYTimes recommends using Microsoft Edge browser for optimal experience.

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Newspapers
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New York Times (text based)

New York Times (1980-current), New York Times Magazine (1997-current), and New York Times Book Review (1997-current) full text access is provided via U.S. Newsstream (ProQuest). This resource is text based.

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Newspapers
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NC LIVE

What is NC LIVE? The power of your library, online! We give you free access to e-books, audiobooks, videos, online magazines, newspapers, journals, and more.

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Research Databases
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Military Database (ProQuest)

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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Research Databases
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MasterFILE Premier

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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Research Databases
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Major Metro Newspapers (Newsbank)

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including The State (Columbia, SC), The San Francisco Chronicle (CA), The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (GA), Miami Herald (FL), USA Today, and more. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

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Newspapers
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