Online resources

Consumer Reports Buying Guide

Results of tests on products, from major purchases like cars and appliances to everyday items like food and cleaning products. Also covers health, money management, and more.

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Copyright.gov

Search existing copyrights, register a work, or get your copyright questions answered.

CQ Researcher

Explains both sides of controversial issues in the news and gives reliable facts to let you decide for yourself how you feel about a topic. This database will also generate its own citations in APA, Bluebook, Chicago Manual, or MLA format.

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Credo Reference

An easy-to-use tool for starting research. Gather background information on your topic 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.

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Data Axle Reference Solutions

Real-time access to accurate, in-depth info on 24 million U.S. businesses and 235 million U.S. residents. Find new business opportunities, research executives and companies, find news articles, search for jobs, research papers, locate addresses and phone numbers, conduct market research, and much more.

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Data.Census.gov

U.S. demographic and economic data.

Digital Library on American Slavery

A searchable database focused on bringing to light the names of enslaved individuals from court petitions, historical newspapers, and deed records held by Register of Deeds offices across North Carolina.

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Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)

Millions of photographs, manuscripts, books, sounds, moving images, and more from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Find primary sources to use in school projects, academic research, family history research, and more.

Digital Sanborn Maps (1867-1970) for North Carolina

Large-scale maps of North Carolina towns and cities, created from 1867-1970.

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DigitalNC

Explore the history and culture of North Carolina through digitized materials from libraries and museums across the state. Includes yearbooks, newspapers, images, and more.

Documenting the American South

Books, oral histories, diaries, and letters related to Southern history, culture, and literature.

Durham (City) Code of Ordinances

Local laws passed by the Durham City Council.

Durham City

City of Durham website with information including history, city services, and activities.

Durham County

Durham County Government website with a wide variety of information and resources for Durham County residents and visitors.

Durham County Board of Elections

Check if you are registered to vote and find information on voter registration, elections, and polling locations. You can also see current officeholders and find your representatives.

Durham County Code of Ordinances

Local laws passed by the Durham County Board of Commissioners.

Durham Network of Care

One-stop resource directory that provides comprehensive information on local services and organizations dedicated to health and well-being. Provides the ability to create a confidential and secure Personal Health Record to keep information on helpful services, contacts, and your medical history.

Durham One Call

Is there a pothole or a street light that has gone out in front of your house? Call 919-560-1200 to contact a city agency or get general information.

Durham Open Data

A great source for local data and statistics.

Durham’s Partnership for Children

Organization serving Durham's young children and their families with programs promoting healthy development and learning.