Searching a database is a little different than using an Internet search engine like Google, and specific strategies for combining search terms may be necessary to get the best results. The reliability of the information you can find in a database is well worth the extra effort, so please ask a librarian if you have any questions. We’re here to help!
- To gain access to many of our electronic resources you will need a library card. Sign up for a library card at your local library! You may request a Library Card online or in person. To receive a card in person, you must fill out a short application form, show proof of your current address, and a picture ID.
- A few of the electronic business resources may require you to set up an account with a username and password. If you need help with this contact your local library branch.
Multi- Subject Databases
Auto Repair
Chiltonlibrary.com- Get the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Business & Finance
Business Market Research Collection- This database contains company, industry, economic and geopolitical market research from three sources, including Hoover's Company Profiles, OxResearch from Oxford Analystica, and Snapshots.
Morningstar Investment Research Center- Get comprehensive financial information on New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange, and NASDAQ stocks. Find comprehensive financial information on thousands of mutual funds, including the Morningstar star rating. See financial information on hundreds of exchange-traded funds with up-to-date information on returns, reports and Morningstar ratings. Get return information on various investment indexes, types, sectors, and styles.
ReferenceUSA- The premier source of business and residential information for reference and research. Used by entrepreneurs, businesses, students, job-seekers or anyone wanting access to information on tens of millions of businesses and hundreds of millions of consumers in an easy to search format.
Regional Accounts Data - Local Area Personal Income-Personal income and population summary estimates, detailed county annual tables of income and employment, wage and salary summary estimates.
SimplyAnalytics
Web-based mapping application that lets you create professional-quality maps and reports using demographic, business, and marketing data.
Career & Secondary Education
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center- Career database that enables users to explore industries and careers, plan their education, and research best practices for résumés, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits. Includes articles, career advice blogs, and streaming video.
LearningExpress Library Complete and PrepSTEP Academic- Practice tests, interactive tutorials, and ebooks for students adult learners. Includes practices tests such as GED, GRE, SAT, TEAS, and supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass a high school equivalency test, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.
Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina
North Carolina Division of Employment Security
NCWorks- Employment tools for job seekers. Search jobs, create resumes, find education and training.
Cypress Resume- Easy-to-use résumé building tool with a built-in writing process and automatic formatting.
Films on Demand Video Collection
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Career database that enables users to explore industries and careers, plan their education, and research best practices for résumés, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits. Includes articles, career advice blogs, and streaming video.
LearningExpress Library Complete and PrepSTEP Academic- Practice tests, interactive tutorials, and ebooks for students adult learners. Includes practices tests such as GED, GRE, SAT, TEAS, and supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass a high school equivalency test, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.
Health & Medicine
Language
Transparent Language Online- 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.
Legal
Legal Forms NC- The legal forms available on Gale Legal Forms include business, personal, litigation and federal forms.
If you are accessing Legal Forms-NC from a computer outside the library you will need to type in the password nclive001Gale Legal Forms include business, personal, litigation and federal forms.
LawHelpNC- Find information and links about your legal rights, the law, the courts, legal forms and more.
Magazines & Newspapers