Online resources
Online research, learning, and entertainment, all available (and free!) with your Durham County Library card.
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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.
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 Kids Digital Library
Ebooks, e-audiobooks, and video for kids!
NC Kids Level Up
Ebooks and e-audiobooks for teens and tweens.
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 - 8/2/2017.
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
Information on education in North Carolina for educators, students, and families.
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 Divorce Packet
Instructions and forms for getting an absolute divorce in North Carolina.
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 some tax types. Please call the NC Department of Revenue at 1-877-252-3052 if you have any questions.
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