eBooks, Audiobooks, & Streaming Media

This collection of over 170,000 e-books from leading university presses contains a large selection of multidisciplinary e-books representing a broad range of academic subjects. The breadth of information available through this package ensures that students and scholars will have access to information relevant to their research needs.

Scholarly titles supporting student and faculty research, and general nonfiction on topics such as school & studying, career development, arts & leisure, and practical life skills.

*** In order to access this database, please use the following login & password: ***
Login = q + Q-Card number (e.g. q123456)
Password: Your birth year (e.g. 1985)

OverDrive is a collection of eBooks and digital audiobooks which can be downloaded to your computer, tablet (including Kindle), or mobile device.

Mobile and tablet customers, download the Libby app for iOS and Android. You can check out up to 20 items with a maximum 21-day loan period and place holds on items that are checked out. You can return items when you are finished or they will be automatically returned when they are due.

[Provided by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library]

Hoopla allows patrons to instantly borrow eBooks, comics, audiobooks, music, movies and television. It also features an automated service that returns your item once your time is up. Content can be streamed to computers, tablets or smartphones, and can be downloaded to mobile devices to allow for offline viewing any time. You can check out up to 6 items from hoopla each month.

To create an account, you will need your Q-ID (Q-Card ID number).
Click “Get Started”.
Click “Let’s Go!” on the next screen.
Under “Find Your Library,” choose Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Click “Next”
Under “Connect with Your Library,” enter your Q-ID (ex. Q123456) in the “Library Card” box.
Under “Almost Done” enter your Queens University email, and choose a password.
Click “Get Started” to explore what’s available on hoopla.

If you are accessing with a tablet or smartphone, you will need to download the free Hoopla app for your device.

[Provided by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library]

*** In order to access this database, please use the following login & password: ***
Login = q + Q-Card number (e.g. q123456)
Password: Your birth year (e.g. 1985)

OverDrive is a collection of eBooks and digital audiobooks which can be downloaded to your computer, tablet (including Kindle), or mobile device.

Mobile and tablet customers, download the Libby app for iOS and Android. You can check out up to 20 items with a maximum 21-day loan period and place holds on items that are checked out. You can return items when you are finished or they will be automatically returned when they are due.

[Provided by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library]

Hoopla allows patrons to instantly borrow eBooks, comics, audiobooks, music, movies and television. It also features an automated service that returns your item once your time is up. Content can be streamed to computers, tablets or smartphones, and can be downloaded to mobile devices to allow for offline viewing any time. You can check out up to 6 items from hoopla each month.

To create an account, you will need your Q-ID (Q-Card ID number).
Click “Get Started”.
Click “Let’s Go!” on the next screen.
Under “Find Your Library,” choose Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Click “Next”
Under “Connect with Your Library,” enter your Q-ID (ex. Q123456) in the “Library Card” box.
Under “Almost Done” enter your Queens University email, and choose a password.
Click “Get Started” to explore what’s available on hoopla.

If you are accessing with a tablet or smartphone, you will need to download the free Hoopla app for your device.

[Provided by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library]

Hoopla allows patrons to instantly borrow eBooks, comics, audiobooks, music, movies and television. It also features an automated service that returns your item once your time is up. Content can be streamed to computers, tablets or smartphones, and can be downloaded to mobile devices to allow for offline viewing any time. You can check out up to 6 items from hoopla each month.

To create an account, you will need your Q-ID (Q-Card ID number).
Click “Get Started”.
Click “Let’s Go!” on the next screen.
Under “Find Your Library,” choose Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Click “Next”
Under “Connect with Your Library,” enter your Q-ID (ex. Q123456) in the “Library Card” box.
Under “Almost Done” enter your Queens University email, and choose a password.
Click “Get Started” to explore what’s available on hoopla.

If you are accessing with a tablet or smartphone, you will need to download the free Hoopla app for your device.

[Provided by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library]

*** In order to access this database, please use the following login & password: ***
Login = q + Q-Card number (e.g. q123456)
Password: Your birth year (e.g. 1985)

First time users must create a Kanopy account before watching any films.

If you are asked to select your library select Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and then enter your Library Card Number (q + Q-Card number) and Library Card PIN/Password (Your birth year). Next click the "Add Library Card" button. When creating your account, enter your name, email address and select a NEW password. An email will be sent to you with a verification link.

Kanopy is an award-winning video streaming service providing access to more than 30,000 independent and documentary films. Videos can be streamed on your desktop computer, tablets, smartphones, and TV apps. You can view up to 6 films per month. Once you press play on a film, you have 3 days to view it as many times as you like without using another play credit. Play credits reset on the 1st of the month.

[Provided by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library]

Thousands of high quality videos on business & economics, health & medicine, humanities & social sciences, and science & mathematics, as well as travel and fitness programming, home and how-to videos, indie films, and popular music performances. Includes Oscar, Emmy and Peabody award winning documentaries, interviews, instructional and vocational training videos, historical speeches and newsreels.

*** In order to access this database, please use the following login & password: ***
Login = q + Q-Card number (e.g. q123456)
Password: Your birth year (e.g. 1985)

Freegal Music is a free music service which offers download or streaming access to more than 10 million songs and approximately 15,000 music videos. Users get 5 free downloads (songs are 1 download and videos are 2), and 5 hours of streaming each week. Once downloaded, the songs or videos are yours to keep! Mobile and tablet customers, download the Freegal app for iOS and Android.

[Provided by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library]