Online resources
Online research, learning, and entertainment, all available (and free!) with your Durham County Library card.
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MedLine Plus
Quick, reliable health info from the National Library of Medicine, written for the layperson. Includes a medical encyclopedia, dictionary, current news, videos, and a pharmaceutical drug encyclopedia.
MedLine Plus en Español
Incluye temas de salud, información acerca de medicamentos, una enciclopedia médica, noticias, y tutoriales.
Military Database
Articles from topics across all government and military branches, including international relations, political science, criminology, defense, aeronautics and space flight, communications, civil engineering, and more.
Provided by NC LIVE 
Morningstar Investing Center
Covers mutual funds, stocks, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the individual investor. Read in-depth, independent stock and fund reports written by experts with the proprietary Morningstar Rating and Style Box. Test your investing ideas with the Portfolio X-Ray Overview.
Mymoney.gov
Info about budgeting, investing, financing college, taxes, avoiding scams, and starting a small business. Created by the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, this site presents financial literacy information from different federal agencies.
NC Health Info
Guide to quality health and medical info and local health services throughout North Carolina.
NC LIVE Home Grown Ebooks Collection
3,000+ ebooks from North Carolina publishers. Includes popular and scholarly nonfiction, novels by well-known NC authors, and award-winning short fiction and poetry.
Provided by NC LIVE
NCpedia
Info about North Carolina history, people, government, and educational institutions.
NCWorks
Search for jobs by job title and/or location, explore careers, create a resume, and investigate education and training opportunities.
New York Times
Unlimited access to NYTimes.com (except for the crossword puzzle). You'll need your library card plus an individual New York Times account – see instructions for details.
News & Observer
Online archive of the News & Observer newspaper, from 1/1/1991 – current. Also includes the Chapel Hill News from 5/1/2000 - current.
North American Women’s Letters and Diaries
Over 150,000 pages of published letters and diaries depicting the personal experiences of hundreds of women from colonial times to 1950.
Provided by NC LIVE
North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
A statewide network with a mission to educate, connect, and advocate for North Carolina's nonprofits. Search the site to learn more about the center and its activities. Includes an excellent "Frequently Asked Questions" link.
North Carolina Collection
Durham County Library's local history archive, with a wealth of materials for people researching North Carolina-related topics. While some of the collection is available on the website, some things are only available in the building. For questions, email us at ncc@dconc.gov or call 919-560-0171.
North Carolina Department of Commerce
Info and resources for starting, locating, or expanding a business in North Carolina.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Info on scholarships and loans for people looking to enter the teaching field in North Carolina.
North Carolina Department of Revenue
North Carolina tax forms and instructions for current and prior years.
North Carolina Division of Employment Security
Learn about unemployment benefits and apply online.
North Carolina General Statutes
The state laws of North Carolina, passed by the NC General Assembly.