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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.
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, reading lists, and more for all genres of fiction, some nonfiction, 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.
Online Safety Tips for Teens
Tips to help keep your personal information safe online.
OverDrive / Libby
Direct links to Libby for Android and iOS
Best-selling and popular ebooks and e-audiobooks in various formats, many available for Kindle. Also includes thousands of online magazines.
OverDrive magazines
Free, unlimited access to thousands of magazines.
ProQuest Central
General reference database for multiple 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
SEED Health Atlas
An interactive atlas that visualizes data for social, environmental, and climate factors from multiple geographic levels across the Unites States.
SIRS Discoverer
Homework help for elementary and middle school students. Includes articles, nonfiction books, images, activities, and websites.
Provided by NC LIVE
SIRS Issues Researcher
Provides pro/con essays on a variety of major issues.
Provided by NC LIVE
Small Business Administration
Get help with starting, expanding, and financing a small business.
Social Explorer
Visualization and data-mapping tool with thousands of data indicators across demography, economy, crime, and more.
Provided by NC LIVE
Statistical Abstract of the U.S.
Statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the U.S.
Provided by NC LIVE