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The HCPL Academy, powered by Niche, is an easy and convenient way to watch a collection of instructional videos on some of our most popular online resources. The videos provide a quick overview of features and benefits, as well as how to get started with them for the first time. Each tutorial video is just a few minutes long so they're easy to watch and understand!
You can also access our collection of virtual programs in the HCPL Academy. Programs are available in a variety of subjects and you can quickly download craft instructions or recipes.
Begin exploring your family tree by searching through billions of public records, including photos and newspaper obituaries.
Train your brain with exercises to improve attention, brain speed, memory, people skills, and intelligence.
Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides you with unbiased reports on a variety of products.
CQ Researcher is a database of in-depth reports on politics, social trends, international affairs, and policy issues.
Credo Reference is a reference database with millions of articles that covers all major academic subject areas.
Cypress Resume is a service provided by your library that helps you create a professional resume, cover letter, or reference sheet.
The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) is a digital library that aggregates data for millions of books, photographs, films, and more from institutions across the United States.
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center is a career exploration and planning resource which includes 3,000 articles and a graduate and undergraduate school finder database.
Film's on Demand is a streaming platform with world-class documentaries, award-winning educational films, and instructional videos.
HeritageQuest is a database of genealogical sources, local and family histories, and research aids. It contains records for individuals in more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back to the 1700s.
Downloadable audio and eBooks on a variety of topics, including language learning, history, biography, classic literature, and more.
Interested in streaming content for The Great Courses, IndieFlix, and Qello Concerts? Access these exclusively through the Libby app or online.
Scientifically-based, peer-reviewed health and wellness information from the National Institutes of Health.
Morningstar is an investment research website with information on mutual funds, ETFs, market analysis, and portfolios.
Browse dozens of niche genres and use curated reading lists to find your next favorite book.
Access and print a wide selection of professional-quality North Carolina legal documents and forms.
Use simple tools to solve common research problems and watch videos to learn how to find, evaluate, and use resources.
US Newsstream features detailed indexing to help researchers quickly find the news information they need as well as track news events over time or at location of origin.
Learn more than 100 languages on your computer or mobile device, including English, Spanish, French, and Japanese.
Learn valuable skills and earn CEUs at your own pace in over 500 online courses and programs.
In addition to online resource tutorials, The HCPL Academy is a great way to watch all of our virtual programs in one convenient place!
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