You may need your Buncombe County library card number to log in to some of these databases. If the database asks for a password, call the Reference Desk at 250-4741 or email library@buncombecounty.org and we will be happy to provide you with the necessary information. There is no charge for access to any of these databases.
| Most Popular |
| Ancestry |
Genealogical Research |
In library use at any library |
| Asheville Citizen-Times |
Search full text articles from the Asheville Citizen-Times from 1999 to current. |
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Auto Repair Reference Center
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Repair information for most major manufacturers and makes from 1945 to current |
nc LIVE - Log in with your library card. |
| Gale Databases |
Literary Criticisms |
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Heritage Quest
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Genealogical Research |
nc LIVE - Log in with your library card. |
| Hoovers Online |
Detailed business, healthcare, and technical company listings. Build lists, create marketing plans and conduct competitive analysis. |
nc LIVE - Log in with your library card. |
| Learning Express Library |
Practice Tests and Tutorials for tests including the GED, GRE, ASVAB, Real Estate, Civil Service and many more |
nc LIVE - Log in with your library card. |
| Masterfile Premier |
Newspaper and magazine articles |
nc LIVE - Log in with your library card. |
| Morningstar Reports |
Comprehensive information on mutual funds and stocks |
nc LIVE - Log in with your library card. |
| New York Times Archives |
New York Times from 1851 to 2007 |
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| North Carolina Digital Library |
Download audio books, ebooks, music and movies |
Direct access - log in with library card number and PIN. |
| Pronunciator |
Language learning library. Includes 60 of the world's most popular languages, and ESL courses in 50 languages, |
Direct access – log in with library card number and email address |
| Reference USA |
Business information, business and residential directories |
In library use at any library |
| Zinio |
Download popular magazines |
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Download Audio Books, Ebooks, Magazines and Music to your PC or Portable Device
North Carolina Digital Library
Download best selling audio books, ebooks and music from the North Carolina Digital Library (NCDL). To access the NCDL, you will need a valid Buncombe County Library card and a PIN number, which is the last 4 digits of your home phone number.
One Click Digital
Downloadable audiobooks from NC Live. You will need to log in with your library card number.
Ebooks on NC LIVE
Search for downloadable ebooks from NC LIVE. You will need to log in with your library card number.
Music Downloads
Music can be downloaded from the North Carolina Digital Library. To access the NCDL, you will need a valid Buncombe County Library card and a PIN number, which is the last 4 digits of your home phone number.
Zinio Magazines
Download popular magazines to your digital device. You will need to log into Zinio with your library card number and create an account. Once you download a magazine, it will never expire and you can read it for a long as you like.
Alphabetical Listing of Electronic Resources
Academic Search Premier
Magazines and journals on many subjects, includes peer-reviewed and scholarly works
African-American Poetry
African-American poetry 1750-1900
American Poetry
American poetry 1600-1900
American Slavery: A Composite Autobiography
Life histories of former slaves
America's Newspapers
Selected North Carolina and national newspapers
Ancestry Library (available for on-site use in Pack Memorial Library)
A collection of family history resources on the Internet
Annals of American History
U.S. history source documents
Bills from the nc General Assembly
Bill information from the General Assembly
Britannica Online
General interest encyclopedia
Business ServiCenter
Support and guidance for North Carolina businesses in their efforts to succeed and grow
Business Source Premier Business journals, peer-reviewed publications, and magazines
CAMIO Collection of art images
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Information regarding health promotion and disease prevention
CINAHL w/Full Text
Journals, dissertations and books for nursing and allied health research
CQ Researcher Online
Comprehensive, non-biased reporting and analysis on issues shaping our world
CQ Weekly
Coverage of the U.S. Congress: bills, votes, amendments, committees, etc.
Crime in North Carolina (Uniform Crime Report)
Law Enforcement reports of crime data
Critical Companions to Popular Contemporary Writers
Literature and literary criticism
Daily Life Through History
Information covering historical and social periods
Economic Development Information System
Searchable profiles of nc counties
Enciclopedia Universal en Español
General interest encyclopedia in Spanish
Encyclopedia of Animals
Articles and images on the nature and habitat of animals
English Poetry
English poetry from 600 to 1900
ERIC (Education)
Digests and references from education-related journals
Faber Poetry Library
20th Century poetry
Foundation Center Search (A Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center, available for on-site use in Pack Memorial Library only.)
Contains over 76,000 foundations, corporate giving programs, and grant making public charities and a grants database of more than 350,000 grants. Provided by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina.
Funk and Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
General interest encyclopedia
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Searchable collection of E-Book reference titles
Government Employee Telephone Directory
Online Phone directory of State Personnel
Health Source: Consumer Edition
General health, nutrition and medical journals
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
Contains scholarly and peer-reviewed journals for nursing and allied health
Healthfinder
A consumer health gateway site
HealthWeb
Evaluated non-commercial, health-related, Internet resources
HeritageQuest
Research materials for tracing family history and American culture
Historic Events of the 20th Century
Narrative history and analysis of historic events
HIV InSite
A gateway to HIV/AIDS information
Hoovers Online
Detailed business, healthcare, and technical company listings. Build lists, create marketing plans and conduct competitive analysis.
Job Openings
State and national job resources
Kids Search
Easy-to-use, graphically-appealing interface designed for students in grades K through 8.
LearningExpress Library
Practice tests and tutorials
Legislative Directory
Find your representatives
Literature in Context
Historical and cultural context of classic titles in literature
MAS Ultra - School Edition
General reference for high school students
MasterFile Premier
General magazines, journals, and newspapers covering many subjects
Mayo Clinic Health Oasis
Consumer health information from the Mayo clinic
MEDLINEplus
Authoritative medical information for professionals and consumers
Middle Search Plus
General reference for middle school students
Military & Government Collection
Military related periodicals, journals, and other publications
Morningstar Library Edition
Comprehensive information on mutual funds and stocks
National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC)
Free, reliable health information for women
NC Department of Agriculture Kid's Page
Links about nc agriculture for kids
NC Health Info
Access to local health services and programs in nc
NC Public Schools Statistical Profile
ncDPI reports including breakdowns by school system
NetLibrary
Online access to ebooks, including fiction and non-fiction titles.
New York Times Historical Newspapers, 1851-2007
Access with your library card number. For more information, contact the Reference Desk at 250-4741 or library@buncombecounty.org.
Newspaper Source
Selected full text for national and international newspapers
NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
Searchable collection of consumer health information
North American Women's Letters and Diaries
Women's writings from the Colonial period to 1950
North Carolina Agricultural Statistics Service
Tables, Maps, graphs of nc agriculture
North Carolina Curriculum
From the Department of Public Instruction
North Carolina Digital Library
Download best selling audio books, print books, movies and music to your PC.
North Carolina Driver's Manual
Driver's Manual in English and Spanish
North Carolina ECHO
Exploring North Carolina's Cultural Heritage
North Carolina Education Directory
A master directory of nc Public Education
North Carolina Encyclopedia
Facts about North Carolina
North Carolina Homepage
State of nc Homepage
North Carolina Community Newspapers
Selected full-text of North Carolina newspapers
North Carolina Tax Forms
Official Dept. of Revenue forms
North Carolina Teacher Academy
Resources for teachers, parents and students
NoveList
Database of fiction books, providing leisure reading recommendations
Oncolink : A University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Resource
Searchable source of cancer-related information
Primary Search (Children's Magazines)
Full text of over 60 popular, elementary school magazines
ProQuest Newspapers
Full-text articles from leading national newspapers including: New York Times (1980-current), Wall Street Journal 91984-current), Washington Post (1987-current)
PsycINFO
Citations of peer-reviewed journals, books, and reports in psychology field
PubMed
Bibliographic information covering a variety of medical disciplines
Regional Accounts Data - Local Area Personal Income
Income data by state and county
Regional Business News
Business journals and newspapers covering metropolitan and rural areas within the U.S.
Sanborn Maps North Carolina
Historical maps of North Carolina including Asheville
Searchasaurus
Colorful and fun interface for elementary and middle school students
Serials Directory
Bibliographic information and pricing for popular serials
Start Squad
A selection of kid's web sites
State Center for Health Statistics
Online reports of health-related statistics
State Data Center
Population, economic, income, health data and more
State Demographics
State, County, and Local demographics
State of North Carolina Kid's Page
Links about nc for kids
Student Research Center (SRC)
Interface designed for students in grades 6 through 12
Teaching Positions in North Carolina
All about teaching jobs in nc
The Division of Public Health of the nc Dept. of Health and Human Services
Covers a wide range of health topics
Twentieth Century African-American Poetry
African-American poetry 1900-1999
Twentieth Century American Poetry
American poetry 1900-1999
Twentieth-Century English Poetry
English poetry 1900-1999
Wall Street Journal
From 1984 to current. Log in with your library card
Washington Post
From 1977-present on America's Newspapers on nc LIVE
Westlaw (available for on-site use in Pack Memorial Library and the Buncombe County Law Library)
Legal information including federal and state statutes, case law, court decisions, regulations and forms
Wnc Documents and Photographs
Selected photographs and historical documents, including articles from local Asheville newspapers and images from the collection of Buncombe County Public Libraries. Photographs and documents are added on an ongoing basis.
World Data Analyst
Statistical portraits and tools for making comparative charts and tables of countries
WorldCat
Catalog of books and other materials worldwide