Online Databases and Electronic Resources

Academic Search Premier via EBSCOhost

The world’s largest academic multi-disciplinary database, Academic Search Premier provides full text for some 4513 publications, including 3,630 peer-reviewed journals. It also features indexing and abstracts for 8025 journals, 6850 of which are peer-reviewed. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles.

 

Biography Reference Bank via WilsonWeb

Contains the full text of the articles from more than 100 volumes of biographical reference books published by H. W. Wilson, including all the articles from all volumes of Current Biography, the World Author Series, Nobel Prize Winners, World Artists, World Film Directors, American Reformers, and numerous biographical books on musicians and composers throughout history. Also included are thousands of biographies from other respected publishers. In addition to the full text biographies, Biography Reference Bank contains millions of magazine citations (many of which contain full-text) from all of the Wilson Indexing Databases, including all citations from Biography Index Database after 1984, as well as thousands of links to book review citations, including review excerpts and full text reviews from Book Review Digest Plus. The biographies are searchable by name, profession, title, place of origin, gender, race/ethnicity, titles of works, date of birth, date of death, keyword, and presence of images.

 

Britannica Online via Britannica

Over 120,000 articles, an updated world atlas, thousands of images and videos, an online dictionary and thesaurus, over 300,000 articles from respected magazines and journals, news headlines, a guide to the Web's best sites, and much more.

Funk and Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia via EBSCOhost

Updated annually, this database includes over 25,000 full text records, covering an array of subject areas.

General OneFile via Gale

InfoTrac OneFile includes almost 10,000 titles (over 6,000 full-text titles) indexed from 1980 to present, offering broad coverage of both general interest areas as well academic disciplines; it features over 50 million articles drawn from general interest magazines, academic journals, business and technology publications, law journals, health care periodicals, newspapers and newswire services.

MasterFile Premier via EBSCOhost

Full text for 2,005 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more. Also contains full text for 809 reference resources, 84,074 biographies, 86,135 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 107,135 photos, maps & flags.

Business ServiCenter (NC)

The Business ServiCenter has been established by the North Carolina Department of Commerce in partnership with the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC), the North Carolina Community College System, and the North Carolina Industrial Extension Service. Industry specialists offer advice about existing programs and resources that are designed to improve the profitability of companies.

 

Business Source Premier via EBSCOhost

This is the industry's most used business research database, providing the full text for nearly 8,800 serials. Business Source Premier provides full text back to 1965 (or the first issue published for that journal) and searchable cited references back as far as 1998. Full-text coverage is provided in all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics. Additional full text, non-journal content includes market research reports, industry reports, country reports, company profiles and SWOT analyses.

Business Source Premier -- Enhanced Business Searching Interface via EBSCOhost

The Enhanced Business Searching Interface offers researchers a more powerful, streamlined interface with faster searching capability than the standard Business Source Premier interface. It also features a number of enhancements designed specifcally for the business researcher, including a number of new sources of information regarding companies, industries, markets, etc., and easier access to search options.

Economic Development Information System (NC)

Includes profiles of counties and industries in North Carolina. Provides a searchable database of available industrial properties, and comparisons between states for multiple indicators such as population, taxes, infrastructure, and labor force.

Morningstar Library Edition via Morningstar

Combines in one timely database all the fund and stock information necessary for in-depth research. In one database, you have comprehensive information on both mutual funds and stocks. And each fund and stock report is loaded with critical data and decisive analysis. Includes:
· 16,000+ mutual funds
· 100+ ETFs
· 6,000+ stocks from NYSE, AMEX, Nasdaq, and OTC exchanges
· 250 screenable fund datapoints
· 450 screenable stock datapoints
· 2,000 Fund Analyst Reports
· 1,400+ Stock Analyst Reports

ReferenceUSA via infoUSA

Searchable database with detailed information, including addresses and phone numbers, on more than 12 million U.S. businesses, 102 million U.S. residents, 683,000 U.S. health care providers, and 95,000 Technology Companies and 280,000 Executives Databases.

Regional Business News via EBSCOhost

Regional Business News provides comprehensive full text for regional business publications (including titles from Crain Communications). Features full text for more than 50 sources with 67 periodicals indexed and abstracted.

ERIC (Education) via EBSCOhost

Full text of more than 2,200 digests (along with references for additional information), with citations and abstracts from over 1,000 educational and education-related journals.

 

Learning Express Library via Learning Express

Provides an interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons, students, and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.

 

North Carolina Curriculum

Included are specific Department of Public Instruction goals and objectives for classroom subjects and grade levels for North Carolina. The look-up service provides a convenient way for teachers, administrators, and parents to verify the instructional objectives of the Standard Course of Study at a given grade by subject area.

North Carolina Education Directory

Contains addresses and phone numbers of every North Carolina public, federal or charter school and public school system, all employees of the Department of Public Instruction, contact information for education organizations, associations, North Carolina commissions, and educational material suppliers.

North Carolina Teacher Academy

Links to Internet based resources for K-12 classroom teachers and educational sites recommended for students and parents.

Teaching Positions in North Carolina

This page contains links to all the information needed to apply for a job in North Carolina's improving public schools, including information about licensure, national board certification, application forms, and local job fairs.

African-American Poetry via Chadwyck-Healey

Nearly 3,000 poems written by African-American poets in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

American Poetry via Chadwyck-Healey

Over 40,000 poems by more than 200 American poets from the Colonial Period to the early twentieth century.

Critical Companions to Popular Contemporary Writers via Greenwood

An in-depth analysis of current, best-selling fiction providing details about the complexities of these carefully selected titles.

English Poetry via Chadwyck-Healey

Essentially the complete English poetic canon from 600 to 1900. Over 165,000 poems by more than 1,250 poets drawn from nearly 4,500 printed sources.

Faber Poetry Library via Chadwyck-Healey

A collection of some of the most influential poets of the twentieth century. The Faber list includes Ted Hughes, Seamus Heaney, T. S. Eliot and Sylvia Plath covering the seventy year history of this major publishing house.

JSTOR: Language & Literature Collection

The 77 titles in the Language & Literature Collection span the literary cultures of many different countries, and contain articles in several languages, including Arabic, Italian, and German. Developed with the help of the Modern Language Association, this collection includes PMLA and a range of core journals in the diverse fields of literary criticism that have emerged in the last thirty years.

 

Literature in Context via Greenwood

Curriculum-based Literature in Context series is a rich collection of primary source material, collateral readings, and commentary that helps students understand the historical, social, and cultural milieu associated with major literary works.

 

Literature Resource Center via Gale

The Literature Resource Center is a complete literature reference database designed for both the undergraduate and graduate student as well as the sophisticated casual user. Rich in biographical, bibliographical, and critical content, the Literature Resource Center is the premier Internet resource for information on literary figures from all time periods writing in such genres as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, history, journalism, and more.

MLA International Bibliography via EBSCOhost

MLA International Bibliography offers a detailed bibliography of journal articles, books and dissertations produced by the Modern Language Association (MLA). Tthe electronic version of the bibliography dates back to 1963 and contains over 1.7 million citations from more than 4,400 journals and series, and 1,000 book publishers. The indexed materials coverage is international and includes almost 60 titles from J-STOR's language and literature collection as well as links to full text. Subjects consist of literature, language and linguistics, folklore, literary theory & criticism, and dramatic arts, as well as the historical aspects of printing and publishing. Listings on rhetoric and composition and the history, theory and practice of teaching language and literature are also included.

NoveList via EBSCO NoveList

A readers' advisory service that is searchable by author, title, series name, and plot (including character, topic, time period, and setting) to retrieve descriptions, reviews, discussion guides, and feature articles related to books of interest. Readers may select from information provided to find similar books that appeal to them. Updated and expanded monthly, the service also includes author read-alikes, lists of award-winning fiction, and book lists arranged by genre and subgenre, feature articles, school content and more.

Twentieth Century African-American Poetry via Chadwyck-Healey

A collection of poetry written by the most important and influential African American poets of the twentieth century. Presently includes over 6,000 poems from over 100 complete editions by 46 poets.

 

Twentieth Century American Poetry via Chadwyck-Healey

A database of modern and contemporary American poetry from the early twentieth century to the present. Presently includes 36,000 poems drawn from 460 volumes by 217 poets.

 

Twentieth Century English Poetry via Chadwyck-Healey

Containing tens of thousands of works by 288 poets, Twentieth-Century English Poetry provides an overview of poetry written in the 20th century by both established and emerging writers.

The ACLS Humanities E-Book

ACLS Humanities E-Book is a collaboration of ten learned societies, nearly 80 contributing publishers, and librarians at the University of Michigan’s Scholarly Publishing Office. The result is an online, fully searchable collection of high-quality books in the Humanities, recommended and reviewed by scholars and featuring unlimited multi-user access and free, downloadable MARC records. The Humanities E-Book is available 24/7 on- and off-campus through standard web browsers.

 

American Slavery: A Composite Autobiography via Chadwyck-Healey

A collection of the life histories of former slaves in the United States compiled through nearly 4,000 interviews with ex-slaves.

Annals of American History via Britannica

Provides a year-by-year documentary of American thought and action. Read the original words of more than 1,500 authors who made and analyzed American history through speeches, writings, memoirs, poems, and interviews.
* Speeches, essays, biographies, landmark court decisions, editorials, and more.
* Photos and multimedia included
Coverage: 2,100 entries from 1493 to present

Daily Life Through History via Greenwood

Daily Life Through History offers a detailed portrayal of what life was like for ordinary people in different cultures throughout history.

 

Historic Events of the 20th Century via Greenwood

This one-stop resource invites the reader to discover how events of the last century have shaped and continue to influence today's events. Teacher lesson plans are included.

 

North American Women's Letters and Diaries via Alexander Street Press

Over 150,000 pages of published letters and diaries plus 4,000 pages of previously unpublished materials depicting the personal experiences of hundreds of women.

Sanborn Maps North Carolina via Sanborn Maps North Carolina

Sanborn Maps for the state of North Carolina provides digital access to 11,173 large-scale maps of 158 North Carolina towns and cities. Users have the ability to easily manipulate the maps, magnify and zoom in on specific sections, and compare maps from different years.

Bills From the NC General Assembly

Links for Bill Look-Up and Full Text Search of bills from 1997 to present; Session Law/Chaptered Bill Search; Tips for Finding Bills; Simple Bill Inquiry; and much more legislation information.

CQ Researcher Online via CQ Press

The CQ Researcher provides original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues shaping our world. Each 12,000-word report is a unique work, investigated and written by a seasoned journalist. Published 44 times a year, CQ Researcher reports offer in-depth, non-biased coverage of political and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy.

 

Legislative Directory (NC)

Includes links for finding representatives and senators for both the NCGA and the US Congress by county, district, and Zip code. Also includes maps of voter precincts and a history of the current congressional districts.

The CDC, an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, is dedicated to promoting "health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability." Of special interest to the consumer are the resources about diseases, conditions and other special topics arranged under "Health Topics A-Z" and "Travelers' Health," with health immunizations and recommendations for travelers worldwide.

 

CINAHL with Full Text via EBSCOhost

This database covers nursing, biomedicine, health sciences librarianship, alternative/complementary medicine, consumer health, and 17 allied health disciplines. Contains indexing for 1835 nursing journals and publications dating back to 1982. Full text material includes nearly 70 journals plus legal cases, clinical innovations, critical paths, drug records, research instruments, and clinical trials. Features searchable cited references for more than 930 journals. Offers access to health care books, nursing dissertations, selected conference proceedings, standards of practice, educational software, audiovisuals, and book chapters.

 

Health Source: Consumer Edition via EBSCOhost

Provides consumer oriented information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine, and general health. Features access to nearly 300 full text consumer health periodicals; includes searchable full text for more than 1000 health-related pamphlets and 135 health reference books. Also contains more than 4500 Clinical Reference Systems reports (in English and Spanish) and Stedman's Medical Dictionary.

 

Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition via EBSCOhost

Provides more than 550 full text journals (446 of them peer-reviewed) focusing on many medical disciplines, and provides abstracts and indexing for over 826 journals. Coverage of nursing and allied health is particularly strong.

 

Healthfinder

A gateway consumer health information web site whose goal is "to improve consumer access to selected health information from government agencies, their many partner organizations, and other reliable sources that serve the public interest." A variety of menu lists on its home page link to online journals, medical dictionaries, minority health, as well as prevention and self-care. The developer/sponsor of this site is the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Department of Health and Human Services with other listed agencies.

 

HealthLink Plus

This site facilitates access to selected consumer health information in an effort to develop and enhance public knowledge. Instead of wading through thousands of health related Internet web sites, HealthLink Plus users will find a few reliable, recent, and authoritative sites selected by PLCMC's professional staff to meet the needs of their patrons. Topics such as health insurance and Medicare as well as Complementary & Alternative Medicine are covered. Local Charlotte and Mecklenburg area resources are suggested under "Additional Resources" in each category

 

HealthWeb

A site established by librarians and information professionals from major academic medical institutions in the Midwest. Consumers can search the site either by entering search terms or by selecting one of the many alphabetically listed medical subjects. The "Consumer Health" section leads to many useful resources.

 

HIV InSite

A project of the University of California, San Francisco AIDS Research Institute. Designed as a gateway to in-depth information about particular aspects of HIV/AIDS, it provides numerous links to many authoritative sites.

Mayo Clinic Health Oasis

An excellent consumer source of information. Editors of the site include over 1,200 physicians, scientists, writers and educators at the Mayo Clinic, a non-profit institution with more than 100 years of history in patient care, medical research and education. The site is an extension of the Mayo Clinic commitment to provide health education to patients and the general public.

 

Medem

A project of the leading medical societies in the United States. Some of the founding societies include the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The site was developed to provide "a trusted online source for credible, comprehensive, and clinical healthcare information, and secure, confidential communications." The "Medical Library" is divided into four major categories: Life Stages, Diseases and Conditions, Therapies and Health Strategies, and Health and Society.

 

MEDLINEplus

One of the most comprehensive web resources for quality consumer health information. Developed by the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, the site contains extensive, high quality information on common diseases and conditions, health promotion and wellness, prescription and non-prescription drugs, medical dictionaries and more. There are also interactive health tutorials and information on clinical trials. A Spanish version is also available at the vendor's site.

National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC)

A population specialty site for women. It is a relatively new gateway site of health information for consumers, health care professionals, researchers, and educators and is sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service's Office on Women's Health. It provides access to a variety of women's federal resources in addition to those in the private sector. The stated goal of the site is "to help ensure a healthier future for all American women."

 

NC Health Info

NC Health Info allows people to search for web sites of local health services across the state of North Carolina. Covering topics from Alzheimer's Disease to yoga, NC Health Info serves to connect people to health services (health care providers, support groups, wellness programs, etc.) in their local community. Through integrated links with MedlinePlus, a comprehensive consumer health web site from the National Library of Medicine, users can also access quality, up to date information on over 600 health conditions and diseases as well as wellness topics, drug information, and more. Visitors to NC Health Info may suggest additional health resources to add to the site.

 

NOAH: New York Online Access to Health

A unique collection of state, local and federal resources selected by editors with consumers in mind. Searchers may select from a list of "Health Topics" which are then narrowed to include definitions, care and treatment, and lists of information resources. Provides information on all topics in both English and Spanish

 

Oncolink: A University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Resource

Provides information solely on the various forms of cancer. The site may be searched a number of ways and includes disease oriented menus, medical specialty oriented menus, cancer causes, screening and prevention, clinical trials, and global resources for cancer information.

PubMed

A service of the National Library of Medicine, PubMed provides access to over 11 million citations from MEDLINE and additional life science journals. PubMed includes links to many sites providing full text articles and other related resources.

 

State Center For Health Statistics

SCHS is responsible for data collection and research, production of reports, and maintenance of a comprehensive collection of health statistics. They have published a wide variety of reports in the past and are in the process of adding them to their Web site. Currently included are several compilations of mortality statistics (including one devoted to cancer), the "North Carolina Pocket Guide" of health statistics, "Vital Facts about Life in North Carolina", and a start toward providing pregnancy and birth statistics.

The Division of Public Health of the NC Dept. of Health and Human Services

Provides a site covering a wide range of programs and services, all aimed toward protecting and improving the health of the people who live and work in North Carolina. Includes information such as fish consumption advisories, ozone levels, pfisteria health precautions, links to local health departments, how to get birth certificates, etc.

PsycARTICLES

PsycARTICLES is a definitive source of searchable full-text, peer-reviewed scholarly and scientific articles in psychology. The PsycARTICLES database covers general psychology and specialized, basic, applied, clinical and theoretical research. The database contains more than 40,000 articles from 53 journals - 45 published by the American Psychological Association (APA) and 8 from allied organizations. It includes all journal articles, letters to the editor and errata from each journal. Coverage spans 1985 to present.

PsycCRITIQUES

PsycCRITIQUES has book reviews featuring full text reviews of current scholarly and professional books in psychology. Also publishes reviews from a psychological perspective of popular films and trade books. In each weekly release, PsycCRITIQUES delivers approximately 20 reviews of psychological books, most from the current copyright year.Includes a searchable backfile of more than 5,400 reviews dating back to 1995.

 

PsycINFO

This database from the APA (American Psychological Association) covers psychology and related disciplines (such as medicine, nursing, education, sociology, business, law and more). In some cases, information dates back as far as 1887. Indexes over 1300 journals. Also includes books, portions of books and dissertations. All abstracts, no full text.

ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials via EBSCOhost

ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials combines the premier index to journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in all fields of religion with ATLA's online collection of major religion and theology journals. The ATLA Religion Database includes more than 460,000 article citations from more than 1,500 journals (651 currently indexed), more than 260,000 essay citations from over 15,400 multi-author works, more than 423,000 book review citations, and a growing number of multimedia citations. This database begins in 1949 although indexing for some journal titles extends back into the nineteenth century. Links are provided to over 140,000 electronic articles and book reviews, from more than seventy journals selected by leading religion scholars in the United States. This database is produced by the American Theological Library Association.

iPreach: Bible Reference Tool

Offers an extensive collection of Bible reference tools for pastors, teachers, and students; it includes an extensive collection of commentaries, Bible dictionaries, Biblical translations, devotionals, sermons, and other religious reference materials.

American Chemical Society Journals

Search and full-text access for over 30 American Chemical Society publications online.

 

Encyclopedia of Animals via EBSCOhost

Thousands of easy-to-read entries about mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, dinosaurs and prehistoric animals. Each entry begins with a simple category breakdown of the animal including Kingdom, Class, Order, Genus & Species, and geographical Locale as well as a detailed description; many entries include colorful images.