Do You Need Assistance Now?
Try Chatstaff for online help from a librarian during the hours listed below.
Chatstaff Availability
Monday – Friday: Midnight – 8AM & 5PM – Midnight (no coverage 8AM-5PM)
Saturday: 8AM – Midnight
Sunday: 8AM – Midnight
Note: Adding daytime 8:00 am-5:00 pm hours from 3/25/20 – 5/31/20
No coverage on Federal Holidays
As an FTCC Student, what library resources are available?
… you have access to numerous campus and online library resources detailed in the Library Services Collection Development Handbook that will help you access the information you need to complete your assignments. Our staff is happy to assist with your research questions and will point you in the right direction.
Start Your Research!
Electronic Databases
Use your FTCC login and password for full access to the databases off campus. If you experience difficulty, try resetting your password or contact the HelpDesk for assistance at 910-678-8502 or help@faytechcc.edu.
- Academic OneFile
- Agriculture Collection
- AORN Facility Reference Center
- Biography in Context
- Biography & Genealogy Master Index
- Business Collection
- Business Economics & Theory Collection
- Biography In Context
- Book Review Index Online (Full Text)
- Business Insights: Global
- Chiltonlibrary.Com
- Communications & Mass Media Collection
- Computer Database
- CQ Researcher (Current Events)
- Criminal Justice Collection
- Culinary Arts Collection
- Diversity Studies Collection
- Educators Reference Complete
- Environmental Issues & Policy Collection
- Films on Demand (Digital Educational Video)
- Fine Arts & Music Collection
- Gale Interactive: Human Anatomy
- Gardening/Landscape & Horticulture Collection
- Gender Studies Collection
- General OneFile
- Global Issues In Context
- GREENR (Global Reference On The Environment/Energy/And Natural Resources)
- Health Reference Center Academic
- Health & Wellness Resource Center Including Alt Health
- Heritage Quest Online
- Information Science & Library Issues Collection
- INFORME ACADEMICO
- InfoTrac Newsstand
- Issues & Controversies
- LEGALTRAC
- Literature Resource Center
- Litfinder
- Medcom Trainex
- Military And Intelligence Database
- National Guideline Clearinghouse – Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Nursing & Allied Health Collection
- Opposing Viewpoints In Context
- Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Collection
- Pop Culture Collection
- Psychology Collection
- R2 Digital Library
- RDS Contemporary Women’s Issues
- RDS TableBase
- Reference USA – Business & Residential Information
- Religion & Philosophy Collection
- Science in Context
- SIRS Issues Researcher
- Small Business Collection
- Statistical Abstract of the United States
- Stat! Ref – Nursing
- Student Resources In Context
- Testing & Education Resource Center
- Tourism/Hospitality & Leisure Collection
- Truven
- US History Collection
- US History in Context
- Vocations/Careers & Technical Education Collection
- War & Terrorism Collection
- Westlaw Next
- World History Collection
- World History in Context
- World Scholar: Latin America And The Caribbean Regional Portal Subscription
Looking for more research options?
These resources are recommended for conducting your research.
What else should I know about the Paul H. Thompson Library?
Ask a Librarian
FTCC students, faculty and staff may ask reference questions either in person, by phone or by email.
Telephone Reference
Available during office hours
Circulation desk: 910-678-8247
Reference desk: 910-678-0080
Email Questions
If submitting a question by email, please remember:
- Include your Student ID for verification and your email address.
- This service is intended to assist with quick, factual questions or to provide guidance on a search strategy.
- If you need a password for an electronic database, please indicate the database and include a list of your current semester classes. (currently enrolled students only)
If you need assistance when the library is closed, try Chatstaff for online help from a librarian during the hours listed below.
Chatstaff Availability
Monday – Friday: Midnight – 8AM & 5PM – Midnight (no coverage 8AM-5PM)
Saturday: 8AM – Midnight
Sunday: 8AM – Midnight
Adding daytime 8:00 am-5:00 pm hours from 3/25/20 – 5/31/20
No coverage on Federal Holidays
Citation, Paper Format & Writing
- APA Format Help (OWL)
- Citation Builder
- Evaluating Web Pages (PDF format)
- Guide to Grammar & Writing
- KHAN Academy
- MLA Format Help
- Scholarly Journals vs. Magazines (PDF format)
- UNC Writing Lab