Your library card gives you access to a world of possibilities at Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD). In addition to the wide selection of physical and digital items you can check out, you also have access to a variety of online resources and databases. This month, take a closer look at Morningstar Investment Research Center and the equipment available in PPLD’s audio and video studios.
You will need a library card that starts with a 4 to access some of the resources on this page outside a Library location.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Anyone interested in or currently pursuing investing will find useful resources in the Morningstar Investment Research Center. This database provides independent analysis of over 1,700 stocks, 2,200 mutual funds, and 300 exchange rated funds to help you make informed decisions. It also includes up-to-date data on 35,000 stocks and funds, as well as industry and marketing data.
Log in with your PPLD library card, and you will see a user-friendly dashboard with displays showing U.S. and global market barometers, market indexes, stock splits, summaries, commodity futures, the date and time for upcoming U.S. economic reports, and other key information. The page also displays recent news and commentary from analysts.
Tools along the left side of the page offer different options, whether you want to learn more about investing, see the latest research, or look at information for specific investments. The Compare tool allows you to compare data on multiple investments at once.
On the Morningstar Insights page, investors will find further reading to heighten their market prowess. Browse research publications, investment insights, and even the latest in personal finance and retirement information. Pages for stocks, mutual funds, EFTs (exchange-traded funds), and more provide further information focused on the type of investing you are interested in.
For people seeking to further enhance their investment knowledge, Morningstar includes prerecorded webinars and online courses (under the Investment Classroom link) on a wide variety of topics.
Studio Equipment
The studios at Library 21c and Sand Creek Library offer the audio and video equipment you need to bring your projects to life. Plus, our staff can help you learn how to use the equipment! Library users have created music videos, studio photo shoots, podcast episodes, commercials, school projects, music records, and more using the professional recording equipment in these spaces.
Step into Studio916 at Sand Creek Library and Studio21c at Library 21c and you will find yourself surrounded by audio equipment and a sound booth designed for the best acoustics. Here, you can choose an array of different microphones that suit your needs, from ribbon mics and dynamic mics to condensers. There are even guitars, piano keyboards, and an electronic drum set for you to use.
The studios are split into two rooms, a Live Room where you can record your sounds, and a Control Room where the editing magic happens. A computer in the Control Room offers specialty editing software like Adobe Creative Cloud, Audacity, and Final Cut Pro X where you can enhance your recording and edit it into its final form.
Studio21c also includes audio equipment and editing software, as well as the tools you need for videography and photography. This fully equipped studio includes professional cameras, tripods, a teleprompter, adjustable lighting equipment, and a variety of microphones to suit the visual needs of your project. There is also a green screen available so that you can easily change your background.
These spaces are available by reservation using your PPLD library card for anyone age 18 and older. Our dedicated staff is here to support your project needs.
What will you create?