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Introducing NC LIVE

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

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Introducing NC LIVE

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  1. Introducing NC LIVE

  2. 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

  3. NC LIVE is North Carolina’s online library

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. NC LIVE Usage Year over year, NC LIVE’s usage grows.

  7. General and Specialized databases • Literature • Health & medical resources • Young adults & children • Reader’s advisory and recommendations • Historical maps of North Carolina • Education • Business

  8. 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

  9. Common uses for NC LIVE • Research and reference at all levels • Business information and research • Health information • General interest and consumer information • And more!

  10. 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.

  11. Sample Searches

  12. Topical Sample Search: What are the benefits of a state lottery?

  13. Topical Sample Search

  14. Topical Sample Search

  15. Topical Sample Search

  16. Specific Publication Search: Where can I find an issue of Consumer Reports?

  17. Specific Publication Search

  18. Specific Publication Search

  19. Medical Sample Search :Authoritative drug/medical information.

  20. Medical Sample Search

  21. Pharmacy information is available in English and Spanish.

  22. Business Information Search: Easily accessible business information.

  23. Business Information Search

  24. Business Information Search

  25. How do I access NC LIVE outside the library? Contact your local library staff for instructions and a password.

  26. 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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