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Student Access: Grades 6-8
Featured Resources

Research just got easier! Access powerful online learning tools free with your state student ID number.

 

Through statewide resources like NC LIVE and your local public library, middle school students at Johnston County Public Schools and Neuse Charter School have access to trusted, curriculum-aligned databases and resources perfect for homework, projects, and exploring new interests. ​

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If prompted to submit user account information while using these resources:​

  • Your library: Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield
  • Library card number:  Staff or student state ID number
  • Personal identification number (PIN): Last four-digits of STATE ID number

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NC Cardinal 

  • Access all of the library's resources in one place.​​​

  • Search our library catalog.

  • Login to your library account.

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NC KIDS LEVEL UP

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  • Audiobooks, eBooks, and read-along digital books.

  • 4th graders - 8th graders.

  • Includes elementary and middle school Battle of the Books titles.

  • Available through Overdrive.

  • Add as a library in Libby app or access via web browser at https://nckidslevelup.overdrive.com​

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NC LIVE

  • Online collection of 1.8 billion full-text articles, eBooks, streaming videos, digitized newspapers, language learning tools, and more. 

  • Includes language learning, test prep resources, research help, videos, eBooks, and more!

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  • Multidisciplinary reference database with encyclopedias, dictionaries, timelines, images, articles, and MORE.

  • Help with quick facts, research papers, homework.

  • Includes research process guides.

  • Available through NC LIVE.​​​

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CREDO Reference

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  • User-friendly database full of articles, primary source materials, media, and research tools across curriculm areas.

  • Great for reports or exploring topics deeper.

  • Available through NC LIVE.​​​

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ProQuest eLibrary

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  • Search interface with articles, eBooks, images, and videos

  • Help with quick facts, research papers, homework, and presentations.

  • Citation help built-in.

  • Available through NC LIVE.​​​

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Explora 

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  • Find book recommendations based on your favorite books.

  • Read book reviews.

  • Conduct an advanced search to search by grade level, lexile, number of pages, genre, and more.​

  • Available through NC LIVE.​​

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NoveList Plus

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Research Companion

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  • Not just a database - this tool teaches the research process itself. 

  • Includes videos and help on selecting topics, finding sources, and writing papers

  • Ideal for upper middle grade research.

  • Available through NC LIVE.​​​​​​​

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SIRS Discoverer

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  • Articles, nonfiction books, activities, and websites.

  • Intended for elementary and middle school students.

  • Try it for math and science help!

  • Includes educators' resources.

  • Available through NC LIVE.​

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