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Demographic and Statistical Inform ation

Database from the North Carolina State Data Center. Provides access to over 1200 data series from state and federal agencies. Coverage in broad areas such as census data, population and housing, vital statistics and health, social and human services, energy and utilities, and business and industry.

Digital Collections

The State Library of North Carolina Digital Repository provides online access to current and historical North Carolina state government information and North Caroliniana. The Digital Repository supports instructional and research needs related to the history and culture of North Carolina by making many of the unique and valuable holdings of the State Library of North Carolina easily accessible via a fully searchable, online database.

Electronic Resources

The State Library's research databases cover a broad range of topics including Genealogy, History, Demographics, and Health. The databases also provide users with access to popular newspapers and periodicals. Available to researchers on-site.

Genealogy Collection

The State Library's rich selection of print and electronic Genealogy resources supports local and regional needs. Both beginning and advanced Genealogists can benefit from the references services, research tips, and staff expertise offered through this site.

Library Development

The Library Development Section develops programs that assure equitable library services statewide. Library Development consultants are professional librarians who plan, implement, and coordinate a comprehensive program of services to help achieve the State Library's priorities for library development.

New Titles at the State Library (pdf)

A monthly list of new titles acquired by the State Library of North Carolina.

North Carolina Colleges, Universities, and Community Colleges

The State Library maintains links to all North Carolina Colleges and Universities and Community Colleges, their libraries and, when one exists, their library school.

NC ECHO

North Carolina ECHO, (Exploring Cultural Heritage Online), is the World Wide Web's doorway to the special collections of North Carolina's libraries, archives, museums, historic sites, and other cultural institutions. It is an evolving statewide, collaborative access to special collections and digitization project.

NC ENCyclopedia

One of our most popular online resources, the NC ENCyclopedia provides basic information about North Carolina, including state symbols, history, government and geography.

North Carolina Newspapers

Provides information on the North Carolina Newspaper Project (NCNP), a federally-funded program to microfilm North Carolina newspapers. Access a list of all NCNP newspapers (PDF document).

Public Libraries in North Carolina

The State Library maintains a list of North Carolina Public Libraries. Links to North Carolina cities, towns, and counties are also available from this page.

Reference Services

Reference service is available to North Carolina state agency employees for work-related inquiries and to educators, students and researchers on topics relating to North Carolina history, government, data/demographics, and genealogy.