Demographic and Statistical Information
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 North Carolina Digital Collections, a joint project of the State Library and State Archives, provides online access to current and historical North Carolina state government information and North Caroliniana. The Digital Collections support 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 students and educators on-site.
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.
Government & Heritage Library
The Government and Heritage Library’s mission is to preserve and facilitate public access to state government information; advance the study, understanding, and appreciation of North Carolina’s cultural heritage; and provide library resources and services that support the operational needs of state government agencies.
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.
NCpedia
One of our most popular online resources, the NCpedia 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.
Start Squad Kids' Portal
Start Squad serves as a portal for information on the Internet for Preschool through Middle School students.
Youth Services Resources
Links to resources and information on projects, programs and events related to serving children and teens.
