Library Resource Guides

Chadwyck-Healey Literature Collections A digital index of full-text poetry and drama in the following categories: Pre-1900s African American Poetry, American Poetry, and English Poetry; The Faber Poetry Library (20th century poets); 20th century African American Poetry, American Poetry, English Poetry.

NC LIVE: Literature & Criticism More topical resources from NC LIVE.

Transparent Language Learn 110 languages, includes ESL, grammar tips, and a mobile app.

Brainfuse: JobNow A unique suite of resources for job seekers, including on-demand access to trained career experts who provide live, one-to-one interview coaching and resume assistance.

Business Plans Handbook Search for a specific business plan for nearly any type of business.

Careers in Healthcare (Salem Health) Current information on careers in healthcare.

Cypress Resume Builder Easy-to-use résumé building tool.

Data-Axle Reference Solutions Detailed directory information for millions of businesses and households.

Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center Get career advice and explore industries. Includes streaming video.

Morningstar Investment Research Center Fund and stock information for in-depth research.

NC LIVE: Business Management More business resources from NC LIVE.

Salem Careers Information from Salem Press on select career fields: business, environment & conservation, healthcare, law, criminal justice, and emergency services.

Wall Street Journal Full text articles dating back to 1984.

Biography in Context Search more than 600,000 biographies of international figures throughout history.

Brainfuse: Adult Learning Center Provides resume assistance and live online tutoring from 2 p.m. to midnight. Includes: GED prep, 24/7 writing lab, skills building, Microsoft Office Essential Skills Series and 24/7 Question Center.

Brainfuse -HelpNow Offers students assistance with homework and test preparation. Includes live online tutoring from 2 p.m. to midnight and a 24/7 Writing Lab.

Credo An easy-to-use tool to gather background information on topics from hundreds of full-text encyclopedias, dictionaries, quotations and subject-specific titles, as well as 500,000+ images and audio files and over 1,000 videos.

Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center Get career advice and explore industries. Includes streaming video.

Homeschooling Resources  The library's guide to resources for homeschooling families, including a directory of local resources. 

LearningExpress Library Provides tutorials, practice tests, e-books, and articles for skill building, test preparation, and career development. Test prep for GED, ASVAB, SAT, ACT, and much more is included. 

Improve Your Computer Skills Provides interactive video tutorials to help you master the fundamentals of basic computer skills.

Planning for College The library's guide to everything you need to know about choosing, paying for and succeeding in college.

NC LIVE: Homework Help More homework help resources from NC LIVE.

NC LIVE: Everything NC! Additional North Carolina resources from NC Live.

Cancer (Salem Health) Up-to-date, easy-to-use medical information related to cancer. Select database from drop-down menu.

Careers in Healthcare (Salem Health) Current information on careers in healthcare.

CINAHL Plus Nursing and allied health journals and research.

Complementary & Alternative Medicine (Salem Health) Current medical information on complementary and alternative medicine.

Infectious Diseases (Salem Health) Current medical information on infectious diseases.

Genetics & Inherited Conditions (Salem Health) Full-text on over 450 topics in genetics and inherited diseases and conditions.

NC LIVE: Health & Wellness More health resources from NC LIVE.

Psychology & Mental Health (Salem Health) Up-to-date and easy-to-use psychology and mental health medical information related. Select database from drop-down menu.

Salem Health Searches several medical encyclopedias published by Salem Press. Topics covered include cancer, alternative medicine, genetics, psychology, and addiction.