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Temporary Access Databases-Publication Date April 6, 2020

The databases in this list are free trials. If you have feedback on any trial database, please contact the library at library@vgcc.edu.

EBSCO eBooks: Harvard Business Review Publishing Collection
Includes the complete catalog of ebooks published by the Harvard Business Review, a well-respected publisher of academic titles on business and economics.
EBSCO eBooks: History Collection
Over 12,000 full-text world history books from academic publishers.
EBSCO eBooks: ITCore
Over 3,500 academic ebooks covering a wide variety of IT topics, including networks, operating systems, programming, cybersecurity, system administration, and more.
EBSCO eBooks: Psychology Subscription Collection
A collection of popular ebooks in psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, counseling and more.
Government Support Index Online (Omnigraphics)

A comprehensive online resource covering all federal domestic programs offering financial and non-financial assistance.
Important: Email library@vgcc.edu from your VGCC email account for access to this trial database.
Nursing Reference Center Plus (EBSCO)
An evidence-based point-of-care resource specifically for nurses that includes nursing care plans, nurse management and leadership topics, regulator and risk management topics, nursing skills checklists, video demonstrations of nursing practices, patient education handouts, and continuing education credits.
PrepSTEP
A suite of test preparation materials covering core academic skills, career preparation, graduate school admissions, and placement testing. Registration is required so that users can track their progress.

ProQuest College Complete Collection (Ebook Central)
Trial access to the Proquest College Complete Collection temporarily expands the number of ebooks in Ebook Central by over 6,000 titles. Access is through Ebook Central interface.

Social Work Reference Center (EBSCO)
Information resource for social workers and mental health professionals. Covers a wide array of topics such as social problems, adolescent health, aging, end-of-life care, clinical social work, and diversity.

Free Online Resources

Resources in this list include temporarily free or expanded access to partially free resources. Due to the current situation, they are being made available online at no cost, but access is determined by the vendor or host. You may be required to sign up for an account. These resources are not administered by VGCC Library Services.

JSTOR access via State Library of North Carolina Library Card

REQUIRES REGISTERING AND USING A STATE LIBRARY OF NORTH CAROLINA LIBRARY ACCOUNT NUMBER. REGISTER HERE.
JSTOR is a digital library for scholars, researchers, and students, providing access to more than 12 million academic journal articles, books, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.

Journals: University of California Press
University of California Press has made access free to all of their online academic journals until June 2020.
Project Muse
Provides digital humanities and social science content for the scholarly community around the world. Normally offers free access to open access journals, but currently includes access to many paid journals and ebooks for free at the publishers' request. When searching, make sure you have selected "Only content I have access to."
Scribd
This online library, containing ebooks, audiobooks and magazine articles, is making all of its content accessible for free for 30 days.
University of Michigan Press
University of Michigan Press has made over 1,000 ebooks in the humanities and social sciences available for free until June 30, 2020.
VitalSource
Through 5/25/2020, access to an expansive catalog of eTexts will be available for free to students/faculty at semester-calendar institutions who have been impacted by recent campus closures. Students simply log in to the VitalSource Bookshelf using their school email address. First Time Users need to create an account.

Films on Demand App

Films on Demand has an app for Apple and Android mobile devices. The app can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google Play, depending on your device. For more information, please see the following links:

The Vietnam War by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick
Publication Date: 2017

10-part documentary of one of the most divisive, consequential and misunderstood events in American history

Highlighted Ebooks

Here are just a few highlights from the trial databases.

The Best of Enemies by Osha Gray Davidson
Publication Date: 2019

The true story of two people on opposite sides of the civil rights movement who forged a friendship that flourished against a backdrop of unrelenting bigotry.
Interview in Weehawken: The Burr-Hamilton Duel by Harold C. Syrett (Editor)
Publication Date: 2018

This closely annotated thread of documents provides a riveting account of the lead-up to and aftermath of their disastrous duel.
On the Other Hand: Left Hand, Right Brain, Mental Disorder, and History by Howard I. Kushner
Publication Date: 2017

Traces the impact of left-handedness on human cognition, behavior, culture, and health.