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NC Live A treasure-trove for research, NC LIVE is a collection of resources containing 1.6 billion full-text articles, newspapers, eBooks and more.

CQ Researcher via NC Live In-depth reports on today’s issues. Stay up-to-date on complex political and social issues, such as health, education, the environment, technology, and the economy.

Credo Reference via NC Live Get your research started with this premier collection of encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, images, audio files, and videos in a wide expanse of subject areas.

Gale in Context: Biography via NC Live Discover the world’s most influential people by searching biographies, news, magazine, and multimedia content.

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.

SIRS Issues Researcher Research the pros and cons of current issues and enduring social issues through full-text articles, multimedia, primary sources, government documents, and reference materials. Discover the world’s most influential people by searching biographies, news, magazine, and multimedia content.

Kanopy

Stream thousands of independent, classic, and documentary films— all available free with your library card. Get the app here.

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Explore thousands of movies, TV shows, full music albums, magazines, eBooks and audiobooks, available any time on your computer or device – no waiting required. Get the app here.

IndieFlix

Stream classic and contemporary features, award-winning shorts, film festival favorites and documentaries from around the world. IndieFlix is available through the North Carolina Digital Library via the Libby app. Get the app here.

Qello Concerts

Stream on-demand, full-length music performances, concert films, and music documentaries. Qello Concerts is available through the North Carolina Digital Library via the Libby app. Get the app here.

Just for Kids Streaming Collection via NC Live

Kid-safe streaming, including educational videos kids want to watch—Sesame Street, The Electric Company, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, The Berenstain Bears, Franklin and thousands more. Stream on-demand, full-length music performances, concert films, and music documentaries.

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Ferguson’s Career Guidance via NC Live  Ferguson’s is a career database that enables users to explore industries and careers, plan their education, and research best practices for resumes, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits.  Includes articles, career advice blogs, and streaming video.

Craftsy

A craft community and online education platform for crafters of all ages. Explore tailored project kits, step-by-step expert instruction and timely lessons to make things you’re proud of over and over again. Craftsy is available through the North Carolina Digital Library via the Libby app. Get the app here.

The Great Courses

Boost your brain! Check out a 7-day pass to explore the Great Courses Library Collection – over 250 courses led by the world’s top experts, covering a broad range of subjects from science to philosophy to fine arts. The Great Courses are available through the North Carolina Digital Library via the Libby app. Get the app here.

Transparent Language

Whether you are preparing for a big trip, boosting your job skills, or are simply curious, Transparent Language provides fun, effective, and engaging experience for building your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in another language. With over 110 languages to choose from, there is something for every learner.