The following databases are newly acquired or being evaluated for a future subscription.
Access a comprehensive library of over 8,000 peer-reviewed medical and healthcare reference articles. Written and maintained by more than 9,000 contributors, including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, these articles cover a wide range of clinical topics, procedures, diseases, pharmacology, and more. Designed for both in-depth study and quick reference, the content supports exam preparation, clinical rotations, and everyday learning across disciplines. Includes question banks for: Nurse Aide, Sonography, and Radiography.
This virtual microscope provides interactive microscopic images of single celled organisms, plant cells and animal cells that help students learn basic concepts of biology and anatomy/physiology.
The most frequently-used databases
Credo Reference is a perfect starting point for creating research projects, writing topic papers and essays and conducting general research. It contains hundreds of subject-specific encyclopedias, biographies, chronologies, and dictionaries. It also cross references NC LIVE articles and the library catalog.
A fantastic resource including 3-D models, interactive tools, descriptions, and more.
Leading resource for the humanities. Search for scholarly journals, primary sources, and books.
Check out eBooks and audiobooks from Coastal Library and the NC Community College system. See also: Overdrive or Dogwood Digital Library
Opposing Viewpoints collects articles and argumentative essays on a wide variety of current topics and controversial issues. This can be a great source to consult for any contested issue in the sciences, such as global warming or stem cell research.
The Oxford English Dictionary is a standard reference work for both defining words and discovering their origins.
Find articles from peer-reviewed journals, magazines, and newspapers on all subjects.