Recommended Databases
Scholarly/Peer-Reviewed Articles
Literary Criticism
- Literary Reference Center Plus (EBSCO)
- Literature Resource Center (Gale)
- ProQuest Learning: Literature
Other Research Help
- CQ Researcher (NC LIVE): Find pro/con essays and background information about current events.
- Credo Reference: Find background information on many subject areas. Includes encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, images, and videos.
- Issues & Controversies (Facts on File): Features pro/con articles on hundreds of topics in politics, society, and more for K–12 schools, higher education & public libraries.
- LearningExpress Library Complete: Test prep resources, including practice tests for GED, GRE, SAT, TEAS, and more.
- SIRS Issues Researcher: Find pro/con essays about social issues and newspaper articles.
Ebooks
Streaming Films/Documentaries
Need Research help?
When the library is open:
- Submit an "Ask-an-A-B-Tech-Librarian" request, and one of our librarians will respond within 24 hours.
- Make a Research Survivor appointment with one of our librarians by calling (828) 398-7301 or by using the form above with your appointment request.
- Visit the library and ask the circulation desk staff for reference assistance from a librarian on duty.
- Got Questions? Chat with an A-B Tech Librarian—Instantly!
- Need help finding articles, citing sources, or figuring out library hours? Wondering about checkouts, fees, or what materials we have? You can now connect with an A-B Tech librarian live through ChatStaff, our instant messaging service!
- Available Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- A real librarian is just a message away to help with:
- Library services
- Research questions & topic guidance
- Citation help (APA, MLA, and more)
- Database searching & navigation
Virtual Reference Help when the library is closed:
- Need immediate help after regular library hours? ChatStaff librarians — certified professionals from across North Carolina — can help you use NC LIVE and other online resources via chat. Click on the ChatStaff logo to get started.
Interlibrary Loan Service
- If the Don C. Locke Library does not own the book or material you need, it may be available through another North Carolina community college within our consortium. You may place a hold using the Evergreen catalog.
- If the item is not available through Evergreen, currently enrolled students and college staff may submit a request using our online Interlibrary Loan form. Please note that some limitations may apply.
- For complete information and access to the request forms, please visit our Interlibrary Loan Guidelines.
Citing Sources
Need help with the works cited or references page for your research paper? Use these tools and guidelines to find out how to correctly cite many kinds of print and online resources in the format you need.