All NC LIVE member libraries now have access to four new ProQuest resources, and they may be used by library staff and patrons. These new resources were acquired as part of NC LIVE's 2018-2020 Resource Cycle. You will maintain access to all current PQ resources and these four new resources through at least December 2023.
Library staff are encouraged to become familiar with the resource's interfaces, promote them to faculty and patrons, and integrate the resources within your libraries' websites.
Linking Information
Historic North Carolina Digital Newspaper Collection
3.5 million pages of digitized content from over 1,000 NC county newspapers.
NC LIVE Direct Link: http://www.nclive.org/cgi-bin/nclsm?rsrc=411
ProQuest Research Companion
An award-winning, cloud-based information literacy solution that enables educators and librarians to guide students through research projects efficiently.
NC LIVE Direct Link: http://www.nclive.org/cgi-bin/nclsm?rsrc=412
eLibrary Curriculum Edition
This easy-to-use curriculum and reference resource delivers one of the largest general reference collections of periodical and digital media content designed specifically for schools and libraries of all kinds, as well as additional subject-based material.
NC LIVE Direct Link: http://www.nclive.org/cgi-bin/nclsm?rsrc=413
SIRS Discoverer
Designed specifically for elementary and middle school students, SIRS Discoverer offer articles, nonfiction books, images, activities and websites curated for educational relevance, age appropriateness, and readability.
NC LIVE Direct Link: http://www.nclive.org/cgi-bin/nclsm?rsrc=414
Libraries with Local Proxy Authentication
You will need to update your proxy config files to include the updated ProQuest stanza: https://www.oclc.org/support/services/ezproxy/documentation/db/proquest.en.html
All NC LIVE proxy information can be found here: https://www.nclive.org/librarystaff/proxyinfo
Title Lists
Historic North Carolina Digital Newspaper Collection
ProQuest Research Companion: There is no title list as it is an interactive interface to assist students in learning how to properly research and is mostly video content.
Training and Webinars
ProQuest has scheduled live webinars for June, July, and September for the following resources!
Historic North Carolina Digital Newspaper Collection
Webinars: Wednesday, June 28 @ 2:00 p.m. • Friday, July 7 @ 11:00 a.m.
ProQuest Research Companion
Webinars: Wednesday, June 21st @ 3:00 p.m. • Thursday, July 13th @ 10:00 a.m. • Wednesday September 13th @ 3:00 p.m.
LibGuide: ProQuest Research Companion LibGuide
Training video: Getting Started with ProQuest Research Companion (30 minutes)
eLibrary Curriculum Edition
Webinars: Wednesday June 14th @ 3:00 p.m. • Tuesday, July 11th @ 2:00 p.m. • September 7th @ 3:00 p.m.
LibGuide: eLibrary Curriculum Edition LibGuide
Recorded webinar: eLibrary Curriculum Edition -- October 2016 (1 hour) [download and then view]
SIRS Discoverer
Webinars: Tuesday June 13th @ 2:00 p.m. • Wednesday July 19th @ 12:00 p.m. • Thursday, September 7th @ 11:00 a.m.
LibGuide: SIRS Discoverer LibGuide
Training video: SIRS Discoverer Training (15 minutes)
Promotional materials have also been added to the NC LIVE Shared Promotional and Instructional Materials Guide for eLibrary Curriculum Edition and ProQuest Research Companion.
More information
More resource decisions for the 2018-2020 Resource Cycle will be announced in August. Please contact the NC LIVE Help Desk if you have any questions!