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RocketSearch databases :: Books
A variety of resources are available at your fingertips if you know where to look!
- Start with the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL), which provides all Alabama residents with free online access to essential library and information resources. AVL has a jumping-off page for their databases as well as a a list of databases with descriptions.
- Interested in researching genealogy or regional history? Visit the Huntsville Heritage Room's page for a description of the collections available and location details.
| Database name | Description | Need a library card? | Part of AVL? | How to access this resource |
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![]() Catalog |
Access your library account, download items from the Netlibrary and Digital Media Zone or check out our hot titles, newest books and best sellers at the library by browsing our online catalog. |
no | no |
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Digital Media Zone |
The Digital Media Zone provides users with access to downloadable books, videos, and music online 24/7! Allows users to checkout and download materials to their computer, burn to a cd, or transfer items to their portable devices. |
yes | no |
Log in with your library card number on the Sign In page (http://dmz.hmcpl.org). |
![]() NoveList Plus |
Looking for more books like your favorites? Want to find a new author? Can’t remember all the titles in a series? NoveList Plus has the answers. This great database contains fiction and nonfiction titles for all ages from youngest readers to adults. Find reading recommendations and read-alikes connected to every single title, author, and series record. |
no | no |
Available in our library branches without a library card at http://hmcpl.org/novelist Access outside library locations requires clicking the "My Digital Library" link in the upper left corner of the main page and then logging in with your library card number and PIN under "My Account".Then click on the "NoveList" icon. |





