As a division of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the State Library of North Carolina enriches the lives of North Carolinians through access to information resources, strengthens communities through exceptional library services, and inspires and supports literacy and lifelong learning for all North Carolinians.

Library Development

The Library Development section helps North Carolina libraries serve their communities by providing consulting services, supporting continuing education opportunities, and administering state and federal grant programs. A directory of public and academic libraries across North Carolina may be found here.

Accessible Books and Library Services

Accessible Books and Library Services provides resources and services for qualifying North Carolina residents who cannot use traditional printed materials because of a visual or physical disability. Available resources include large print, braille, audio books and magazines, descriptive videos, and specialized devices through which e-braille and audio materials may be accessed.

Government and Heritage Library

The Government and Heritage Library provides resources and services to support state employees, family history researchers, educators and students, and anyone interested in North Carolina culture and history. It is the permanent repository for state government publications, and coordinates two popular online resources about North Carolina, NCpedia and ANCHOR.