You must be a currently enrolled A-B Tech curriculum student or currently active A-B Tech staff or faculty member. When off-campus, you will be prompted to sign on to databases with your College assigned SSO (Single Sign-On) Authentication, which will be your login to the library databases.
ABI/INFORM Collection (NC Live)
Business research from journals, trade publications, market research reports, dissertations, and working papers.
Academic Search Premier (EBSCO)
The third-largest database in the Academic Search family. It offers access to 2,966 active full-text journals. It is a popular resource found in many scholarly settings worldwide.
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.
ArchiveGrid
Access to primary source information, including birth and death records, ship logs, and cemetery records.
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.
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.
Auto Repair Source
Motor has enhanced its classic Motor manuals and books into a smarter, faster alternative with complete online access to the popular Chilton’s Auto Repair manuals.
Biography Reference Source
Provides thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography and Biography Today. In addition to keyword search, users can locate biographies by subject, occupation, activity, nationality, gender, birthplace, and more.
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.
Business Source Premier (EBSCO)
Full Text for more than 2,200 journals dating back to 1965, Company Profiles, Industry Reports, Market Research Reports, and Searchable cited references dating back to 1998.
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.
Chronicle of Higher Education
A major source of news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty members and administrators.
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.
CQ Researcher (NC Live)
Focused overviews of social and political current/controversial issues with varying viewpoints are presented.
Credo Reference (NC Live)
Find background information on many subject areas. Includes encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, images, and videos.
Data-Axle Reference Solutions (NC Live)
Find data about U.S. companies. Identify company ownership and sales volume. Research local businesses and markets
Dentistry and Oral Science Source
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.
DigitalNC
Historical materials from cultural heritage repositories across North Carolina
Docuseek
Academic streaming videos from renowned documentary film distributors.
Earth, Atmospheric Aquatic Science Database (NC Live)
Scholarly journals, trade publications, and other sources on earth, atmosphere & aquatic science topics.
eBook Collection from EBSCO (NC Live)
Over 26,000 fiction, reference, scholarly, and professional books online.
Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC)
Programs and resources for people starting a new business or moving a business to North Carolina.
Engineering Database (NC Live)
This database provides discipline-specific coverage of engineering, spanning thousands of publications, many in full text.
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.
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.
ERIC (EBSCO)
Articles, reports, and abstracts from some 900 education-related journals.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center (NC Live)
Explore careers and best practices for job searching, and take a career interest assessment.
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.
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.
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.
Global Breaking Newswires (NC Live)
Find newswire content and news archives from around the world.
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.
Heritage Quest (NC Live)
Genealogy research database. Includes historical census, PERSI, Revolutionary War records, and more.
Health Source: Nursing & Academic (EBSCO)
More than 550 nursing and allied health journals, many in full-text.
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.
Issues & Controversies (Infobase)
In-depth overviews of current events and controversial issues, presenting various viewpoints.
Journal of Chemical Education
Advances in chemistry teaching and learning, and chemistry education research addressing laboratory experiments, curricula, and pedagogies.
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 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.
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.
JSTOR (NC Live)
Ebooks and journals from renowned scholarly publishers.
Ken Burns in the Classroom (PBS LearningMedia)
Ken Burns and his collaborators have been creating historical documentary films for more than forty years. Known for a signature style that brings primary source documents, images, and archival video footage to life on screen, these films present the opportunity to pose thought-provoking questions for students and introduce new ideas, perspectives, and primary sources. Includes lesson plans, media galleries, videos, documents, and images.
LawHelpNC
Find information and links about your legal rights, the law, the courts, legal forms, and more.
Library Information Science & Technology (EBSCO)
A comprehensive database for studies in library and information science. Offering access to active full-text journals, it provides a robust platform for library and information science research. It is the second-largest database in the library and information science database suite.
Library Information Science & Technology Abstracts with Full-Text (EBSCO)
Content Includes Books, Periodicals, Research reports, and proceedings. It also contains Bibliometrics, Cataloging, Classification, Information Literacy, Metadata, and Web 2.0.
Literary Reference Center Plus (EBSCO)
Literary criticism articles, author biographical info, novels, short stories, poems, literary magazines, and literary videos.
MedSurg
A scholarly, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing evidence-based medical-surgical nursing practice, clinical research, and professional development.
Military & Government (EBSCO)
Collection of military titles, trade publications, and newsweeklies.
NCPedia
Information about the state, its history, people, government, and educational institutions.
NCWorks.gov
Job openings: NC state government jobs, America's Job Bank, and additional job search resources.
Newspaper Source Plus (EBSCO)
Selected national and international newspapers. Includes Raleigh News & Observer and Charlotte Observer. It does not include the Asheville Citizen-Times.
New York Times (NC Live)
Full articles from the New York Times (1980-current).
North Carolina Agricultural Statistics Service
Provides statistical information in a table, map, and graph format on farm animals, crops, cash receipts, and weather.
North Carolina Division of Public Health
Information on health precautions, links to local health departments, and how to get birth certificates.
North Carolina Driver's Manual
Current DMV driver's manual in English and Spanish.
North Carolina Homepage
Provides comprehensive online services for citizens, businesses, and state employees of North Carolina.
North Carolina Newspaper Locator Database
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.
North Carolina Periodicals Index
Index of regional publications about a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
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.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Profiles with information about hundreds of occupations.
Open Library
Find ebooks from libraries across the country. Create a username and password to borrow up to five books at a time.
Our State Magazine Collection
North Carolina’s premier travel, food, and culture publication, available in full text online.
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 Career & Technical Education Database (NC Live)
Articles covering vocational education topics, such as building trades, automotive technology, and more.
ProQuest Central (NC Live)
Find articles from peer-reviewed journals, magazines, and newspapers on all subjects.
ProQuest Computer Science Database (NC Live)
Articles and other sources covering computer science topics, such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and more.
ProQuest eBook Central Academic and Public Library Complete (NC Live)
Find scholarly ebooks on all subjects.
ProQuest Education Database (NC Live)
Journal database covering the study of education across all levels (early childhood through higher education).
ProQuest Entrepreneurship Database (NC Live)
Database that includes business start-up plans, video clips, journals, business cases, and more.
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.
ProQuest Psychology Database (NC Live)
Articles on a wide variety of topics relating to clinical and social psychology.
ProQuest Religion (NC Live)
Periodicals and other sources for diverse religious and spiritual studies.
ProQuest Research Library (NC Live)
Scholarly journals, trade publications, and magazines covering a wide variety of academic disciplines.
ProQuest Research Companion (NC Live)
Watch videos that teach you the process of writing research papers.
ProQuest Science Database (NC Live)
Science articles on topics such as global warming, energy, robotics, genetically modified food, and more.
ProQuest Social Science Journals (NC Live)
Research covering topics in sociology, social work, anthropology, and politics.
ProQuest Sociology Database (NC Live)
Sociological and social work research includes culture and social structure, history and theory of sociology, social psychology, substance abuse, addiction, and more.
ProQuest US Newsstream (NC Live)
News content from many national and international newspapers, newswires, and selected news magazines.
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.
SIRS Issues Researcher (NC Live)
Find pro/con essays about social issues and newspaper articles.
Social Work
The official journal of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), widely used by practitioners, faculty, and students. It publishes research on social work practice, policy, and current social issues, with a focus on improving professional practice and addressing complex social problems
State Data Center
The site includes population, economic, and income data as well as county profiles and rankings.
State Demographics
Provides North Carolina state, county, and municipal population estimates and projections by year, age, race, and sex.
Statistical Abstract of the United States via ProQuest (NC Live)
Statistics about the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
STAT!Ref Main
Over fifty full-text medical/nursing e-books, including the ICD-9-CM, volumes 1,2,3
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.
Tax Forms via the NC Department of Revenue
Downloadable versions of current North Carolina individual and corporate income, franchise, sales, and withholding tax forms.
Teaching Positions in North Carolina
Links to the information needed to apply for a teaching job in North Carolina.
Wall Street Journal via ProQuest (NC Live)
Full-text articles from the premier business newspaper, 1984-current.
Washington Post via ProQuest (NC LIVE)
Full articles from The Washington Post (1996-current).
WorldCat
Catalog of books and other materials in libraries around the world.