The State Library of North Carolina features a range of educational resources and reference materials on various topics. The library serves the residents of North Carolina. It operates a digital information management program. The library offers reference and genealogical services, as well as interlibrary loans. The State Library of North Carolina operates through library development and library services sections. The library administers a summer reading program and provides youth and video services. It features census data and family records, as well as An Era of Promise and Progress. The State Library of North Carolina is a part of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources.
The North Carolina Office of Archives & History, governed by the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, is responsible for collecting, preserving and managing archival materials and state and local records. The office assists with researching, writing, publishing and distributing scholarly works on the history of North Carolina. It also helps to identify and protect historic properties and archaeological sites. The North Carolina Office of Archives & History operates technical, professional and financial assistance programs for private and public history projects. The office offers maintenance services for historic sites and landmarks. In addition, it preserves and displays a range of artifacts to educate the public about the state's past.
