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.

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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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