E-Books and On-line Audio Books

Hickory Public Library now offers two collections of on-line books available for downloading from your home or office. Several business books are among the many items offered. For more information, you can learn about the North Carolina Digital Library at http://www.hickorygov.com/library/ncdl.htm or NetLibrary on NCLive at http://www.hickorygov.com/library/ref/ebooks.htm. All these services and more are available to you with your Hickory Public Library card!

New Business Resources

You can now get e-mails on the latest business materials added to the library's collection. Just go to http://www.supportlibrary.com/nl/br.cfm?x=247&tem=template.html&url=@su.cfm?x=247%26nl=9 to sign up for the library's business books update! You will then receive a monthly newsletter from the library via dearreader.com that contains information about new books added to our business collection. The newsletter even contains links to the library catalog so you can immediately see if the book is on the shelf, and if it is checked out, you can put a hold on it at that time. We will then notify you as soon as the book is available for you to take home.

NCLive Grows

Many new sources have been added to NCLive, including Morningstar. Now you can check Morningstar from your home or office - as long as you have an active Hickory Public Library card. Just call us at 304-0500 ext 231 for the password. We will verify that you have an active card and give you the password over the telephone.

Reference USA

The ReferenceUSA database contains, in module format, detailed information on more than 12 million U.S. businesses; 102 million U.S. residents; 683,000 U.S. health care providers; 1 million Canadian businesses; and 11 million Canadian residents. This information is available to you, our library customers, in your home or office as well as in the library itself. All you need is a Hickory Public Library card and the password! (You can obtain the password by calling us at 304-0500, ext. 231. We will verify that you have an active card and give you the password over the telephone.) Go to http://www.hickorygov.com/library and scroll down to NCLive. Once you are connected to NCLive, choose "Browse Resources" to find Reference USA.

NCKnows

Ever have a question, and you just don't have time to search for the answer? The library provides assistance for you. Call the reference desk at 304-0500, ext. 231. The library is open 9-9 Monday-Thursday; 9-6 Friday-Saturday; and 2-6 Sunday. If you need an answer and we're closed, try NCKnows from the library homepage (www.hickorygov.com/library). NCKnows is 24/7 reference help by professional librarians. Communicate via chat to get the answers you need even when the library is not open.

New to the area?

Have employees or coworkers who have just moved to the Hickory area? The library is in the process of posting information for newcomers in one easy-to-use location. This includes everything from where to get a driver's license to what schools are in the area. Check it out at http://www.hickorygov.com/library/ref/Pathfinders/Newcomers/index.htm, and tell us what other information is needed. Also let us know other "pathfinders" that are needed by our community.

NCLive

NCLive is a remarkable collection of research materials -- periodicals (most full-text), reference books, and web sites -- that has been made available through the generosity of the North Carolina State Legislature and the State Library. NCLive is available at all public libraries, all community college libraries, all public university libraries, and some private colleges. All you need to access NCLive is the password, which is given to registered card holders in any of the institutions above. Check it out -- you'll find a world of reference at your fingertips! Click on the link to NCLive from our library homepage -- www.hickorygov.com/library.