Ask a Librarian FAQ
- Who are my senators and representatives?
http://maps.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/boe/
If you enter your address at this web site a list of your local representatives will be available.
All of Mecklenburg County’s officials are listed here: http://www.meckboe.org/e_info/officials.htm
Back to Ask a Librarian
- Where can I find the North Carolina statutes?
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Statutes/Statutes.html
Back to Ask a Librarian
- Do you have a list of Clubs and Organizations for the Charlotte area?
http://www.plcmc.lib.nc.us/beyondbooks/clubs.htm
http://www.gocarolinas.com/community/groups/
Back to Ask a Librarian
- How can I get an article from an old issue of the Charlotte Observer?
Microfilm Archives
Charlotte Observer Archives are available in the North Carolina Room on the third floor of the Main Library. From 1893 to the present is available on microfilm. Paper copies are kept until microfilm copies arrive. Unfortunately the older editions are not indexed and not part of the clipping files. A citation is necessary or a lengthy search of the papers is required.
Electronic Access
Full-text access of the Charlotte Observer is available (1985 to the present) to anyone for a nominal fee on the World Wide Web from Charlotte.com , a service of the Charlotte Observer. Full text access to the Charlotte Observer is available at no cost on many public access computers at all Library locations, including the Carolina Room.
Back to Ask a Librarian
- What are the library branch hours and phone numbers and which branch is near me?
Information is provided for each of our branches: http://www.plcmc.org/libLoc/default.htm
Back to Ask a Librarian
- Where can I find city directory and cross reference information and out of town phone books?
A Polk city directory is available in the reference area of every regional library and there are a few web sites that offer limited reverse lookups. Please check No. 5 to find branch locations and telephone numbers. In addition, you can call Telephone Reference at the Main Library at (704) 416-0100, or go to the Ask A Librarian page to email your question.
http://www.555-1212.com/
http://search.worldpages.com/
http://www.switchboard.com/
Back to Ask a Librarian
- How can I access your card catalog online?
Click this link: http://webpac.plcmc.lib.nc.us/plcmc.html
- If you wish to renew items you have checked out click on “View Patron Information.”
- You will then be asked to enter your library card number.
- Then click on the choice “items out.”
- You can then click on each item and choose to renew it.
Back to Ask a Librarian
- How did the nickname Tarheel originate in reference to North Carolinians?
Historians have recorded that the principal products during the early history of North Carolina were "tar, pitch, and turpentine." It was during one of the fiercest battles of the War Between the States, so the story goes, that the column supporting the North Carolina troops was driven from the field. After the battle the North Carolinians, who had successfully fought it out alone, were greeted from the passing derelict regiment with the question: "Any more tar down in the Old North State, boys?" Quick as a flash came the answer: "No, not a bit, old Jeff's bought it all up." "Is that so; what is he going to do with it?" was asked. "He's going to put on you-un's heels to make you stick better in the next fight." Creecy relates that General Lee, upon hearing of the incident, said: "God bless the Tar Heel boys," and from that they took the name (Adapted from Grandfather Tales of North Carolina by R.B. Creecy and Histories of North Carolina Regiments, Vol. III, by Walter Clark).
http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/NC/SYMBOLS/SYMBOLS.HTM
Back to Ask a Librarian
- What are the state symbols? (not only for NC but all states)
The North Carolina state symbols are available at: http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/NC/SYMBOLS/SYMBOLS.HTM
A good site for other state symbols is available at: http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0801717.html
Back to Ask a Librarian
- What are the appropriate gifts for each wedding anniversary?
This site shows both traditional and contemporary anniversary gifts.
http://www.weddingtips.com/annv.html
Back to Ask a Librarian
- Where can I find out what time it is anywhere in the world?
Refer to http://www.timezoneconverter.com/
Back to Ask a Librarian
- Where can I find current and historic stock prices?
http://www.bigcharts.com provides both current and historical financial market coverage.
Back to Ask a Librarian
- How do I find a Local Physician?
You can search by name and specialty at the web page of the North Carolina Medical Board:
http://www.docboard.org/nc/df/ncsearch.htm
Back to Ask a Librarian
- How do I convert weights and measures?
http://www.convert-me.com/en/ includes a conversion calculator for many measurement systems.
Back to Ask a Librarian
- How do I find local and national attorneys?
You can search for lawyers and law firms from all over the country at: http://www.lawoffice.com
Back to Ask a Librarian
- Where can I find car and truck values?
http://www2.nadaguides.com/ provides consumer pricing for both new and used cars and trucks.
Back to Ask a Librarian
- Is there an online dictionary?
Refer to: http://www.m-w.com or http://www.wordsmyth.net/
Back to Ask a Librarian
- I need copyright information.
Copyright information is available through this government web site: http://www.loc.gov/copyright/
Back to Ask a Librarian
- Where do I find information on patents and trademarks?
Refer to http://www.uspto.gov/
Back to Ask a Librarian
- I need a list of celebrity addresses.
Addresses of celebrities are available here.
Many actors have mini biographies on the Internet Movie Database: http://www.imdb.com/
Back to Ask a Librarian
- Where can I find a list of local charitable groups?
Refer to: http://www.irissoft.com/uwcc/
Back to Ask a Librarian
- Does the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce have a web site?
Refer to: http://www.charlottechamber.org/
Back to Ask a Librarian
- Where can I find a list of non-profit and charitable organizations?
Refer to: http://www.guidestar.org/
Back to Ask a Librarian
- Where can I find tax forms and information?
http://www.taxsites.com/ contains information on both federal and state tax issues, including downloadable forms in most cases.
Back to Ask a Librarian
- Is the consumer price index available online?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides the Consumer Price Index at their web site: http://stats.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm
Back to Ask a Librarian
- When is Easter in 2001, 2002…??
http://www.vpcalendar.net/Holiday_Dates/2000_2005.html
Dates from 2000-2005
Back to Ask a Librarian
|
|
|
Comment on this page