All NC LIVE member libraries now have access to EBSCO's Explora interface, a search interface designed for public libraries and K-12 schools, which includes EBSCO resources. See below for the specific NC LIVE resources which are included in Explora.
Benefits of Explora:
- Users will enjoy a more consistent search experience.
- Explora’s highly visual, fully responsive interface offers a manageable set of filters to support novice researchers.
- Popular or timely topics are displayed at the top of the home page to jump-start research and support classroom instruction.
- Curated categories provide users with a visual entry point to browse popular topics.
- Topic Explorer pages let users dig in and discover related sub-topics with greater ease.
Linking to Explora:
The NC LIVE Direct Link for this resource is: https://resources.nclive.org/explora
About Explora:
- Sample database description to use on your website: A search interface with articles, ebooks, and videos for K-12 schools and public libraries.
Proxy Information
- Add your proxy prefix before the resource link if you have NC LIVE Hosted Proxy or a local proxy
- No additional stanza is necessary, since Explora is included in the EBSCO stanza
What NC LIVE resources are included with Explora?
The following NC LIVE EBSCO databases and free resources are searchable through the Explora interface:
- MasterFILE Premier
- MasterFILE Premier Reference eBook Subscription
- GreenFILE (free resource)
- eBooks on EBSCOhost Collection
- Exploring Race in Society (free resource)
- Topic Overviews for Public Libraries (included with Explora)
- Associated Press Video (included with Explora)
Other NC LIVE EBSCO resources like NoveList, CINAHL and LearningExpress Library are not searchable in Explora. However if your library licenses any EBSCO resources locally, they may be available in Explora. Please reach out to EBSCO support (support [at] ebsco.com (support[at]ebsco[dot]com)) to inquire about whether they are included in Explora.
Additional Resources from EBSCO about Explora
Questions? Please contact the NC LIVE Help Desk.