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Global Data Sources and Research at the Library

Adapting your course to incorporate global sources and research? The Library can help you find accessible data sets, archives, collections, and other research appropriate for community college students. We provide custom services for your specific course.

See below for the Library's global research collections.

CultureGrams This link opens in a new window
Provides primary source reference for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on the countries of the world.
Global Issues In Context This link opens in a new window
Focuses on broad issues, such as war, genocide, terrorism, human rights, poverty, famine, globalization, world trade, nuclear proliferation, and global warming. Offers 250 different country topic pages and more than 400 Issue pages
International Newsstream This link opens in a new window
International Newsstream provides information from more than 660 of the world's top newspapers, including The Times (London), The Bangkok Post, El Norte, Financial Times, The Guardian, Jerusalem Post, South China Morning Post, The Daily Telegraph, Asian Wall Street Journal, and the BBC Monitoring series of publications.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new window
Career database that enables users to explore industries and careers, plan their education,and research best practices for résumés, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits. Includes articles, career advice blogs,and streaming video

Global Learning at Central Piedmont

Global Learning at Central Piedmont
Information on global learning and study abroad opportunities available at Central Piedmont.
Study Abroad
Learn about study abroad opportunities at Central Piedmont.
NC Scholars of Global Distinction
Learn how to participate in the NC Scholars of Global Distinction Program.
360 Global Learning
Virtual reality tours of foreign countries! Sign up with your Central Piedmont email address.
Global Perspectives through the Narratives of Ireland
A free certificate program designed to enhance global learning and cultural competency through exploring the culture and stories from Ireland. Sign up with your Central Piedmont email.