Research Tools
NC LIVE
Provides access to quality information covering a wide range of topics. Library card holders can access NC Live resources from the convenience of their home or office. To log in, you will need to select "Hyconeechee Regional Library" as your library and enter your library card number. Read More
Ancestry.com (Library Use Only)
Provides a searchable collection of census records, birth records, death and marriage records, newspaper articles, historical stories, photos, historical maps, and more. Main Library and Carrboro Branch customers should minimize this window and use the Ancestry.com shortcut on the computer desktop to access this resource. Remote access is not available for this resource.
Gives business owners, entrepreneurs and even business students access to hundreds of customizable business documents. These documents are approved by law firms and are state specific, so users can easily access the correct documents.
Grzimek’s Animal Life
This online database takes the acclaimed print series to an entirely new level. The visually appealing user interface connects images, videos, real-time news and other high quality reference sources, making the study of animals an educational experience where users will not only find specific animal information, but explore, discover and truly learn about animals.
The database offers in-depth articles that are straightforward presentations of key facts, arguments, history and current context of today’s most important issues. It is an ideal resource for research papers, debate preparation and persuasive writing assignments.
This online language learning system teaches conversation skills for practical communication. Language instruction is available for Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese and English as a second language for Spanish speakers. Users must create a free Mango account in order to access this resource.
Connect to a librarian through your computer at any time. By typing messages back and forth, we will be able to give you answers, articles
and more. It's easy and safe.
Teen Health & Wellness
Provides comprehensive research and self-help tools on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health and more to teens.
Virtual Reference Desk
Provides links to internet resources, including information on education, jobs, cars, government, tax forms, local attractions and more.
World Geography and Culture Online
offers both ready-reference and in-depth information on over 200 countries describing the geographies, places, and peoples of the world. It also profiles the 50 states and Washington, DC.