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North Carolina General Statutes
The state laws of North Carolina, passed by the NC General Assembly.
North Carolina Online Business Registration
Register your new business with the North Carolina Department of Revenue online instead of mailing in the NC-BR form for Income Tax Withholding, Sales and Use Tax, and Machinery, Equipment, and Manufacturing Fuel Tax. Please call the Taxpayer Assistance and Collections Center at 1-877-252-3052 if you have any questions.
Northstar Digital Literacy
Northstar Digital Literacy tests your computer skills. You can build skills in key areas, and demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates and badges.
NoveList Plus
Discover new books with author read-alikes, book discussion guides, reading lists, and more for all genres of fiction and for all ages.
Help and more info for NoveList Plus
Provided by NC LIVE 
Nursing & Allied Health Database
Journals and dissertations covering nursing, allied health, and alternative and complementary medicine.
Provided by NC LIVE
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Explore different careers. Learn what the work is like, what training and other qualifications you'll need, the job outlook, expected earnings, and more.
OverDrive magazines
Free, unlimited access to over 3000 popular magazines.
Pro Se Divorce Packet (Durham County) Website
Instructions and forms for getting an absolute divorce in North Carolina.
ProQuest Central
General reference database for over 175 subjects from magazines, journals, and newspapers, including peer-reviewed and scholarly works.
Provided by NC LIVE
ProQuest Research Companion
Guides students through the research process with learning modules about finding, evaluating, and using information.
Provided by NC LIVE
Science Database
Applied and general science articles covering topics such as global warming, alternative energy sources, robotic engineering, genetically modified food, and more.
Provided by NC LIVE
SimplyAnalytics
Demographic, business, and marketing data on a local level. Create interactive maps, charts, and reports using over 30,000 data variables. Simply Analytics is a useful data tool for writing a business plan, working with marketing data, and presenting demographic data. For help, contact kmakens@dconc.gov.
SIRS Discoverer
Homework help for elementary and middle school students. Includes educational and age-appropriate articles, nonfiction books, images, activities, and websites.
Provided by NC LIVE
SIRS Issues Researcher
Helps students make sense of the world with relevant, credible resources that tell the whole story on major issues and world conflicts of the day.
Provided by NC LIVE
Small Business Administration
Get help with starting, expanding, and financing a small business.
Statistical Abstract of the U.S.
Statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the U.S.
Provided by NC LIVE
The Great Courses
Video courses on subjects such as history, philosophy and religion, fine arts, language and literature, science, mathematics, economics, and health, taught by professors and experts in their fields. Presenters are specifically chosen for their ability to teach. Also available via the Libby app.
Transparent Language
Build your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language. Over 110 languages to choose from, including English for speakers of over 30 languages. KidSpeak option available for some languages. Mobile apps for iOS and Android let you learn on the go.
Help and more info for Transparent Language
Provided by NC LIVE
Triangle Community Foundation
Foundation that provides grants to nonprofits in Wake, Durham, Orange, and Chatham counties.