WHO WE ARE
NC LIVE is North Carolina’s statewide library cooperative, supporting 200+ public and academic libraries across North Carolina. Since its founding in 1997, NC LIVE has saved the state millions through innovation and collaborative efforts.
NC LIVE is a strategic collaboration across four statewide systems: NC Community College System, UNC System, NC Independent Colleges & Universities, and all public libraries through the Library of North Carolina.
MISSION
NC LIVE helps member libraries to better support education, enhance economic development, and improve the quality of life of all North Carolinians.
WHAT WE DO
NC LIVE provides content, products, services, professional development and technical support to North Carolina’s libraries.
Content includes an online collection of 1.8 billion full-text articles, eBooks, streaming videos, digitized newspapers, language learning tools, and more. Additionally, NC LIVE provides authentication, discovery and website services to libraries to improve access to information.
NC LIVE offers every North Carolinian 24/7 access to premium online content for school, career growth, and starting a business with no paywalls
- Academic resources supporting all community colleges and higher education institutions across North Carolina
- Resources supporting nursing and allied health programs and training
- Small business development tools
- Career-readiness and workforce development tools
- AI and information literacy support resources
NC LIVE provides professional development opportunities to library staff through regional workshops, an instruction program, and our annual conference.
WHO WE SERVE
NC LIVE member libraries belong to four communities of interest: public libraries, community colleges, independent colleges and universities, and the UNC system campuses.
All North Carolinians may use NC LIVE resources through their local library. Online resources are designed for at-home use and are available from any internet connection via library websites, and through nclive.org.