NC LIVE (North Carolina Libraries for Virtual Education)

NC LIVE currently offers online access to full text articles from several thousand newspapers, journals, magazines, encyclopedias, and reference books.  NC LIVE is also available to North Carolina remote users via NC LIVE @ HOME.  If you are currently enrolled at Johnston Community College, either as an on-campus or a distance learning student you may receive access to the databases.  An ID and password are required.  The password changes each semester.  Remember that remote access is a privilege for JCC students, faculty, and staff, and cannot be shared with others.  By requesting the password, you agree to confidentiality.   Call 919-209-2101 or libraryhelp@johnstoncc.edu for details.

• EBSCOhost
  • Select the database that you wish to use.  Be sure to scroll down in order to see the full list.  Press "Enter."
  • Mark the "Full-Text" box if you wish to see only articles that are full-text. Choose a Basic, Guided, or Expert search.
  • Enter your search terms.
  • Press the "Search" button.
  • Choose the article that you want to read from the results list by clicking on the title in blue.
  • Select "File" then "Print Preview" from the browser menu to see how many pages are in the article before it is printed.
  • Print by pressing the "Print" button provided on the page or by choosing "File" from the menu list and then clicking the "Print" selection.
• ProQuest
  • Choose a Basic, Advanced, Topics, or Publication search.
  • Enter your search terms.
  • Limit your search by selecting any of the available options.
  • Press the "Search" button.
  • Choose the article that you want to read from the results list by clicking on the title in blue.
  • Print by pressing the "Print Article" button provided on the page or by choosing "File" from the menu list and then clicking "Print" selection.
• Gale
  • Select the database that you wish to use.  Be sure to scroll down in order to see the full list.
  • Choose a Subject, Relevance, Keyword, Journal, or Advanced search.
  • Enter your search terms.
  • Limit your search by selecting any of the available options.
  • Press the "Search" button.
  • Choose the article that you want to read from the results list by clicking on the words "text and retrieval choices" in blue underneath it.
  • Select "File" then "Print Preview" from the browser menu to see how many pages are in the article before it is printed.
  • Print by pressing the "Print" button provided on the page or by choosing "File" from the menu list and then clicking the "Print" selection.