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Academic Search Premier (EBSCO)
A multidisciplinary database containing more than 13,780 indexed and abstracted journals, full text for over 4,770 journals, nearly 12,230 peer-reviewed, indexed, and abstracted journals, and more than 4,000 peer-reviewed, full-text journals.
Chronicle of Higher Education
A major source of news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty members and administrators.
Credo Reference (NC Live)
Find background information on many subject areas. Includes encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, images, and videos.
Docuseek
Academic streaming videos from renowned documentary film distributors.
eBook Collection from EBSCO (NC Live)
Over 26,000 fiction, reference, scholarly, and professional books online.
Films On Demand (NC Live)
Find documentaries and educational videos on many subjects. Includes Oscar, Emmy, and Peabody award-winning content, and includes online videos from PBS, including Ken Burns', Masterpiece Theater, Scientific American, American Experience, Frontline, and more.
Home Grown eBooks Collection via BiblioLabs (NC Live)
A collection of more than 1,000 eBooks from a variety of North Carolina publishers. Includes popular and scholarly nonfiction, novels by well-known NC authors, and award-winning short fiction and poetry.
JSTOR (NC Live)
Ebooks and journals from renowned scholarly publishers.
ProQuest Central (NC Live)
Find articles from peer-reviewed journals, magazines, and newspapers on all subjects.
ProQuest Research Library (NC Live)
Scholarly journals, trade publications, and magazines covering a wide variety of academic disciplines.
ProQuest Research Companion (NC Live)
Provides access to the top 150 core academic subject reference areas, including more than 3,500 titles from scholarly journals, trade publications, and magazines.
AtDove
Streaming videos from real experts, procedures, and patients in Portland's award-winning veterinary hospital, DoveLewis. Logon and password available from Vet Tech faculty members.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Resources about diseases, conditions, and other special topics, with health immunizations and recommendations for travelers worldwide.
Centros para el Control y Prevencións de Enfermedades
Información y recursos para mantener la salud y prevenir enfermedades.
CINAHL Complete (EBSCO)
A comprehensive database offering convenient access to 717 active full-text journals spanning various disciplines in nursing and allied health, along with evidence-based care sheets, quick lessons, and more.
Dentistry and Oral Science Source (EBSCO)
The definitive full-text research database for dental practitioners and researchers. It offers top dental and oral sciences journals commonly purchased by dental schools and related institutions
eBook Collection from EBSCO (NC Live-EBSCO) e-books
Nearly 25,000 fiction, reference, scholarly, and professional books are online.
Go Ask Alice
Answers questions about alcohol & other drugs; emotional health; fitness & nutrition; general health; relationships; and sexual & reproductive health.
Health Source: Consumer Edition (EBSCO)
Magazines, journals, and essays on medical sciences, food sciences, childcare, adult health, and sports medicine.
Health Source: Nursing & Academic (EBSCO)
More than 550 nursing and allied health journals, many in full-text.
Healthfinder
Journals, magazines, and medical dictionaries on minority health, as well as prevention and self-care on a variety of topics such as pregnancy, HIV, diabetes, women's health, and more.
Healthfinder en español
Journals, magazines, and medical dictionaries on minority health, as well as prevention and self-care on a variety of topics such as pregnancy, HIV, diabetes, women's health, and more. In Spanish.
ICE Learning Center Video Library
International Clinical Educators, Inc.'s collection of short patient videos is available for in-class or online teaching, designed specifically for physical therapy and occupational therapy faculty.
Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JDMS)
Provides peer-reviewed innovative publications in all specialties, including but not limited to abdominal, women’s health, pediatric, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and in all fields where new applications for ultrasound are being explored.
Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography (JASE)
Brings physicians and sonographers peer-reviewed original investigations and state-of-the-art review articles that cover conventional clinical applications of cardiovascular ultrasound, as well as newer techniques with emerging clinical applications
Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
The official publication of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, featuring research on medical ultrasound, including clinical applications, technology, and related scientific developments.
Journal for Vascular Ultrasound
Publishes peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of the noninvasive diagnosis of vascular disease, including original research, reviews, case reports, letters to the editor, and editorials
MayoClinic.com
Health education to patients and the general public on topics such as autism, influenza, bipolar disorder, breast cancer, smoking, depression, and more.
MedlinePlus
Information about common diseases and conditions, health promotion and wellness, drug info, medical dictionaries, and more.
MedlinePlus Drugs & Supplements
Guide to prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs, and supplements.
MedSurg
A scholarly, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing evidence-based medical-surgical nursing practice, clinical research, and professional development.
Merck Manual Consumer Version
Explains disorders, their symptoms, how they're diagnosed, and how they can be prevented or treated.
Merck Manual Professional Version
Explains disorders, their symptoms, how they're diagnosed, and how they can be prevented or treated for doctors and medical students.
National Cancer Institute
Comprehensive descriptions of cancer research programs and clinical trials.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Complementary and alternative healing practices such as aromatherapy, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. Offers resources and pamphlets.
National Institute of Mental Health
Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various mental illnesses. Includes brochures, information sheets, reports, press releases, and fact sheets.
NIH National Institute on Aging
Aging-related health information for family members and friends seeking easy-to-understand online health information.
North Carolina Division of Public Health
Information on health precautions, links to local health departments, and how to get birth certificates.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (NC Live)
Profiles with information about hundreds of occupations.
Professional Lectures from the UNC Cancer Network
The UNC Cancer Network offers free continuing education credits (CME, CNE, ACPE, and ASRT) for healthcare professionals throughout North Carolina. Both live lectures and recorded lectures are available. Upcoming Community College Oncology Lectures may be found here: NC Community College Lectures 2016 to Present
ProQuest Healthcare Administration Database (NC Live)
Research supporting professional healthcare management and healthcare administration.
ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health (NC Live)
Journals and dissertations covering nursing, allied health, and alternative and complementary medicine.
PubMed
Public database from the National Library of Medicine for medical and allied health fields. Most articles are not freely available, but you can limit your search to those that are free.
State Center for Health Statistics
North Carolina Health-related research and reports, and a collection of health statistics.
STAT!Ref Main
Over fifty full-text medical/nursing e-books, including the ICD-9-CM, volumes 1,2,3
Women's Health
Resources on women's health topics: pregnancy, body image, HIV/AIDS, girls' health, heart health, menopause, mental health, quitting smoking, and domestic violence.
Academic Search Premier (EBSCO)
A multidisciplinary database containing more than 13,780 indexed and abstracted journals, full text for over 4,770 journals, nearly 12,230 peer-reviewed, indexed, and abstracted journals, and more than 4,000 peer-reviewed, full-text journals.
Art & Architecture Complete (EBSCO)
Offers 197 active full-text art journals and magazines. Beneficial for artists, scholars, and designers, it encompasses fine, decorative, and commercial art, as well as architecture and architectural design.
Bloomsbury Collections (ABC-CLIO Ebooks)
Collection of ebooks covering history and literary criticism. Includes a large collection of American slave narratives. Formerly known as ABC-CLIO Ebooks.
Gale Literary Sources (NC Live)
Articles, critical essays, topic overviews, and biographies covering authors, their works, and literary movements.
Gale Literature Resource Center (NC Live)
Find up-to-date biographies, overviews, full-text criticisms, audio interviews, and reviews on writers from all eras.
Literary Reference Center Plus (EBSCO)
Literary criticism articles, author biographical info, novels, short stories, poems, literary magazines, and literary videos.
North Carolina Newspaper Locator Database (NC State Government & Heritage Library)
A free resource for locating microfilm holdings for some 2,000 NC newspapers dating from 1751 to the present. Search by newspaper title, city, or county.
ProQuest Religion (NC Live)
Periodicals and other sources for diverse religious and spiritual studies.
Statistical Abstract of the United States via ProQuest (NC Live)
Statistics about the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
ABI/INFORM Collection (NC Live)
Business research from journals, trade publications, market research reports, dissertations, and working papers.
Business Source Premier (EBSCO)
Full Text for more than 2,200 journals dating back to 1965, Company Profiles, Industry Reports, Market Research Reports, Searchable cited references dating back to 1998, and SWOT Analyses.
Data-Axle Reference Solutions (NC Live)
Find data about U.S. companies. Identify company ownership and sales volume. Research local businesses and markets.
Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC)
Programs and resources for people starting a new business or moving a business to North Carolina.
Entrepreneurial Mindset Training Course (NC Live)
Online, self-paced course for determining whether starting a business is right for you. Sponsored by the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program.
Entrepreneurial Studies Source (EBSCO)
Provides academic and student researchers with the latest insight on topics relevant to entrepreneurship and small businesses.
Food Science Source (EBSCO)
An extensive full-text database designed to support the informational needs of the food industry at all levels. Full-text coverage of information relevant to many areas that are integral to the food industry.
Journal of Food Safety
Focuses on research related to foodborne microorganisms and microbial food safety. It provides essential information for microbiologists, food processors, and researchers, with international coverage of food safety issues.
Journal of Food Science
The flagship journal of the Institute of Food Technologists, publishing research on all aspects of food science and technology—from production to consumption—and its impact on health and nutrition.
ProQuest Career & Technical Education Database (NC Live)
Articles covering vocational education topics, such as building trades, automotive technology, and more.
ProQuest Entrepreneurship Database (NC Live)
Database that includes business start-up plans, video clips, journals, business cases, and more.
Wall Street Journal via ProQuest (NC Live)
Full articles from the Wall Street Journal (1981-current).
Washington Post via ProQuest (NC Live)
Full articles from The Washington Post (1996-current).
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center (NC Live)
Explore careers and best practices for job searching, and take a career interest assessment.
NC Works
Job openings: NC state government jobs, America's Job Bank, and additional job search resources.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Profiles for hundreds of occupations include sections like What They Do, Work Environment, How to Become One, Pay, and more. Each profile also includes Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections for the 2010 -2020 decade.
Bills from the NC General Assembly
Current and historical bills from the NC General Assembly. Search by attribute, bill number, chamber, committee, and more.
congress.gov
The official website for U.S. federal legislative information. The site provides access to accurate, timely, and complete legislative information for Members of Congress, legislative agencies, and the public. It is presented by the Library of Congress (LOC) using data from the Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, the Government Publishing Office, the Congressional Budget Office, and the LOC’s Congressional Research Service. The Technology Timeline on the Legislative Branch Innovation Hub highlights similar and complementary legislative branch agency efforts.
CQ Researcher (NC Live)
Focused overviews of social and political current/controversial issues with varying viewpoints are presented.
Crime in North Carolina (Uniform Crime Report)
The Uniform Crime Reporting Program collects data on the age, race, and sex of persons arrested for all crimes except traffic violations.
Criminal Justice Database via ProQuest (NC Live)
A comprehensive database of U.S. and international criminal justice journals.
Global Breaking Newswires (NC Live)
Find newswire content and news archives from around the world.
Issues & Controversies (Infobase)
In-depth overviews of current events and controversial issues, presenting various viewpoints.
LawHelpNC
Find information and links about your legal rights, the law, the courts, legal forms, and more.
Military & Government (EBSCO)
Collection of military titles, trade publications, and newsweeklies.
NC Government Employee Telephone Directory
A searchable alphabetical listing and departmental directory are included.
Newspaper Source Plus (EBSCO)
Selected national and international newspapers. Includes Raleigh News & Observer and Charlotte Observer. Does not include the Asheville Citizen-Times.
New York Times (NC Live)
Full articles from the New York Times (1980-current).
North Carolina General Assembly
Includes links to find representatives and senators for both the NCGA and the US Congress by county, district, and Zipcode.
North Carolina Court System
Search NC Supreme Court and NC Appellate Court cases. Also, find the NC General Statutes.
North Carolina State Government Publications Collection
Informational brochures and pamphlets, reports (annual, biennial, statistical), serials (newsletters, checklists, magazines), handbooks, studies, and other information resources produced by the state government.
Points of View (EBSCO)
Full-text essays presenting multiple viewpoints on controversial topics. Includes the Video Encyclopedia of the 20th Century and links to relevant primary sources.
ProQuest US Newsstream (NC Live)
News content from many national and international newspapers, newswires, and selected news magazines.
SIRS Issues Researcher (NC Live)
Find pro/con essays about social issues and newspaper articles.
Wall Street Journal via ProQuest (NC Live)
Full articles from the Wall Street Journal (1981-current).
Washington Post via ProQuest (NC Live)
Full articles from The Washington Post (1996-current).
Advanced Technologies & Aerospace Database (NC Live)
Articles and other sources covering advanced technologies & aerospace topics
Agricultural & Environmental Science Collection (NC Live)
Articles plus searchable charts, figures, graphs, maps, photographs, and tables representing all major environmental topics.
Earth, Atmospheric Aquatic Science Database (NC Live)
Scholarly journals, trade publications, and other sources on earth, atmosphere & aquatic science topics
Engineering Database (NC Live)
This database provides discipline-specific coverage of engineering, spanning thousands of publications, many in full text.
Environment Complete (EBSCO)
Subject coverage includes Agriculture, Ecosystem ecology, Energy, Environmental Law, Environmental technology, Geography, Marine & freshwater science, Natural resources, Pollution & waste management, Public policy, Renewable energy sources, Social impacts, and Urban planning.
Journal of Chemical Education
Advances in chemistry teaching and learning, and chemistry education research addressing laboratory experiments, curricula, and pedagogies.
ProQuest Career & Technical Education Database (NC Live)
Articles covering vocational education topics, such as building trades, automotive technology, and more.
ProQuest Computer Science Database (NC Live)
Articles and other sources covering computer science topics, such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and more.
ProQuest Science Database (NC Live)
Science articles on topics such as global warming, energy, robotics, genetically modified food, and more
Sustainability Reference Center (EBSCO)
More than 500 full-text journals with topics including corporate social responsibility, environmental stewardship, federal, state, and local regulations, "green" issues and initiatives, LEED, and others.