Introducing NC LIVE
NC LIVE: Information at our fingertips
We live in a society driven by information.We want information now and we want it fast.NC LIVE delivers.• Academic research• Job training information • Small business advice• Facts – from medical updates to product
rankings – that answer personal questions
NC LIVE is North Carolina’s online library
What is NC LIVE?
• Free to NC students and residents
• High-quality information resources selected by library staff across the state
• Available 24/7
• Accessible from anywhere there’s an Internet connection.
Collaborative Effort
Over 195 North Carolina library systems participate. Among them are:
• State University system libraries
• Public libraries
• Community College libraries
• Independent College/University libraries
NC LIVE Usage
Year over year, NC LIVE’s usage grows.
NC LIVE Usage
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General and Specialized databases
• Literature
• Health & medical resources
• Young adults & children
• Reader’s advisory and recommendations
• Historical maps of North Carolina
• Education
• Business
NC LIVE by the numbers
• 60+ subscription databases
• 30+ selected free web resources
• 10,000+ publications in full text
• 20,000+ publications indexed
• 24,000+ electronic books
Common uses for NC LIVE
• Research and reference at all levels
• Business information and research
• Health information
• General interest and consumer information
• And more!
Search for your topic
• Type in the key words of the topic you’re interested in.
• NC LIVE will search through more than 30 databases to find the material.
• Browse by topic or type of material.• You can also choose a specific magazine or
journal.
Sample Searches
Topical Sample Search: What are the benefits of a state lottery?
Topical Sample Search
Topical Sample Search
Topical Sample Search
Specific Publication Search: Where can I find an issue of Consumer Reports?
Specific Publication Search
Specific Publication Search
Medical Sample Search : Authoritative drug/medical information.
Medical Sample Search
Pharmacy information is available in English and Spanish.
Business Information Search: Easily accessible business information.
Business Information Search
Business Information Search
How do I access NC LIVE outside the library?
Contact your local library staff for instructions and a password.
Start using NC LIVE: http://www.nclive.org
Or your local library web site.
Questions about NC LIVE?
Contact the local library staff.
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