Useful Websites
This is a collection of websites that can help you to find factual information quickly. Click on any of the categories in the table below or scroll through the page to get to the links you need.
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Almanacs
Used to find facts, statistics, and various other types of information.
Infoplease
Includes various types of information from almanacs, encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc. Good source for fast facts, country information, ,maps, current events, and more.
Citation Style Manuals
MLA, APA, etc.
Cite Your Sources (MLA) - PCC Library
Provides examples of how to cite articles from various databases subscribed to by PCC Library.Citing Sources - USF Libraries
Extensive list of links for various types of style guides.MLA 2009 Formatting and Style Guide - The OWL at Purdue
Dictionaries
Dictionary.com
Web portal that searches multiple dictionaries. Includes a thesaurus, foreign language dictionaries, and other tools.OneLook Dictionary Search
Search engine for words and phrases: defines and translates words.
Economy: Aid & Resources
PEARL NC (Personal Economic Aid Resource Links in North Carolina)
Site maintained by the State Library of N.C. listing government services related to personal finance, health, transportation, etc.
Education & Schools
Pitt County Schools
Provides a variety of information about the schools: school closings, policies, job information and much more.Public Schools of North Carolina
Includes information on the K-12 curriculum, testing, statistics, No Child Left Behind, employment and more.North Carolina Community College System
The mission of the North Carolina Community College System is to open the door to high-quality, accessible educational opportunities that minimize barriers to post-secondary education, maximize student success, and improve the lives and well-being of individuals.University of North Carolina
UNC is a multi-campus university composed of 16 constituent institutions.
Encyclopedias
Encarta
Free online encyclopedia that provides general information on various topics.
Financial Aid & Tuition
CFNC - College Foundation of North Carolina
Apply for Stafford Loans, fill out college applications and more.FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Fill out the application online, get your PIN, and check the status of your application.PCC Financial Aid Office
Find important deadlines, workshops, where to get help, etc.Residency Manual [PDF]
"Official manual that offers assistance to state universities and colleges when determining the residency status of enrolled students."
NOTE: This manual is in the process of being updated. Read more about the rewrite [PDF].
Genealogy
Pitt County Family Researchers
Non-profit organization whose library is housed in Sheppard Memorial Library in downtown Greenville, NC.Genealogy and Local History (NC Collection, Joyner Library, ECU)
List of library and online resources dealing with genealogy and local history.FamilySearch
Includes tutorials on how to get started researching your family history.
Greenville/Pitt County
City of Greenville
Official web site for the city of Greenville, North Carolina. Includes links to various departments such as Public Works (Sanitation, Traffic, etc.), Recreation & Parks, Fire/Rescue and so on.Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce
Find business and community information.Greenville Convention Center
Includes a calendar of events, booking information, virtual tour, and more.Pitt County Government
Lists county commissioners, news, departments and services, job opportunities, and more.Pitt County Memorial Hospital
PCMH is one of seven hospitals in the University Health Systems of Eastern North Carolina (UHSEast).Pitt County Development Commission
Gives information on county demographics, education, technology, industry, and more.
Jobs & Careers
Pitt County JobLink Center
Offers information about JobLink, its location, and what type of assistance is offered.Employment Security Commission of North Carolina
Apply online for jobs, unemployment benefits, and get information on training and career planning.Job Search Toolkit
Job search resources for North Carolinians.State Government Employment Opportunities
View a listing of NC state jobs listed by job title and location.Occupational Outlook Handbook - U.S. Department of Labor
Nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.
Libraries
East Carolina University Libraries & Collections
Find links to Joyner Library (main campus), the Music Library (located in the A.J. Fletcher Music Center), and the Laupus Health Sciences Library (located on Moye Blvd. by the hospital). Each library allows you to search their library catalog online.Sheppard Memorial Library
The public library website lets you search their online catalog, find out about library events, branch locations, and much more.State Library of North Carolina
Provides support to the state's libraries, government agencies, the business community, genealogists, and the blind and physically handicapped.Library of Congress
"The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world."
Maps & Atlases
CIA World Factbook: Regional Maps
Printable maps of each region of the earth.Google Maps
Maps, driving directions, find a business.Mapquest.com
Get maps, driving directions, and look up phone numbers and addresses.World Atlas - MSN Encarta
Interactive world atlas.National Atlas: Where We Are
Interactive United States atlas that lets you create and print your own maps.Infoplease Atlas
A variety of printable maps from all over the world. Also includes country profile and statistics.
Medical and Health
MEDLINEplus
Authoritative medical information for professionals and consumers in English and Spanish.Merck Manual - Home Edition
Free online access to this best selling medical reference book, brought to you as a service of Merck & Co.Healia
Consumer health search engine designed to help consumers find quality health information on the Internet.Librarians' Internet Index - Health
Collection of health related web sites reviewed by librarians.More medical and health links (NC LIVE list)
Note: Some of the resources on this list will require an NC LIVE password.
News
Reflector.com - The Daily Reflector, Greenville, NC
Local daily newspaper.Newsobserver.com - The News & Observer, Raleigh, NC
Newspaper for the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Cary areas.WITN-TV - Washington, Greenville, New Bern News Channel.
WRAL-TV - Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville News Channel.
CNN
Cable News Network: covers national and world news.BBC News World Edition
Based out of London, BBC News gathers and produces national daily news, business, political and current affairs programs on BBC television and radio.World Newspapers
World newspapers, magazines, and news sites in English.
North Carolina
NC.Gov
Official website for the state of North Carolina.North Carolina Arts Council
Site listing information about various arts, artists and events across the state.North Carolina Cities and Towns Websites
Site maintained by the UNC School of Government Library.North Carolina County Websites
Site maintained by the UNC School of Government Library.North Carolina Court System
Find court calendars, court directions, local rules, court costs, forms, docket sheets, court opinions, etc.North Carolina ECHO, Exploring Cultural Heritage Online
NC ECHO is the World Wide Web's doorway to the special collections of North Carolina's libraries, archives, museums, historic sites, and other cultural institutions.North Carolina General Assembly
The NCGA web site is intended to provide a variety of information including information about legislators, committee assignments, text and history of bills, state statutes, daily calendars, redistricting information, and more. Also find here the text of the NC Constitution.North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry
Click on "Search the Registry" to start your research. From this search area you can also choose to search the National Registry.North Carolina State Board of Elections
See who is running for office, check your voter registration, check your provisional vote, view campaign finance reports, etc.North Carolina State Data Center
The North Carolina State Data Center (SDC) is a consortium of state and local agencies established in cooperation with the US Bureau of the Census to provide the public with data about North Carolina and its component geographic areas.State Library of North Carolina
The State Library provides support to the state's libraries, state government agencies, the business community, genealogists and the blind and physically handicapped.More North Carolina Links - NC LIVE Subject List
Collection of NC links maintained by NC LIVE.
Phone Numbers & Zip Codes
USPS Zip Code Lookup - United States Postal Service
Find zip codes by entering an address.Switchboard.com
Find phone numbers for businesses and people.
Science and Math
Purplemath.com
Online math and algebra lessons covering fractions, decimals, geometric formulas and much more. Click on "Lessons Index."Create a Graph
Create bar, pie, area, XY, and line graphs, that you can download or print.Graph Paper
Print graph paper from your computer. Allows you to specify what size paper you want to use. You will need the Adobe Reader to view the files.Free Online Graph Paper
Offers all types of graph paper including square graphs, music staff, guitar/fret diagrams, writing/penmanship paper, number lines, and more.How Stuff Works
Clear explanations of how things actually work.InfoPlease Periodic Table
Click the element symbol to get more information about that element.OnlineConversion.com
Automatically converts many different types of measurements.Science.gov
Search engine for U.S. government science information and research.
Search Engines
Statistics
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. This site provides access to data on wages, employment, unemployment, inflation, etc.CIA World Factbook
Country profiles created by the Central Intelligence Agency.FedStats
Gateway to statistics from over 100 federal agencies.National Center for Health Statistics
Data on various aspects of American health.Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
Collection of data about many aspects of criminal justice in the United States. Compiled by the Bureau of Justice Statistics.Statistical Abstract of the United States
"The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States."
Taxes
North Carolina Tax Forms
Find various tax forms and instructions. CLICK HERE to go directly to the individual income tax forms.Federal Tax Forms - 1040 Central
This link specifically takes you to a page dealing with the 1040 form. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the most commonly used 1040 forms. If you are looking for forms other than the 1040, go to the IRS Forms and Publications page.
U.S. Government
USA.Gov
Official web portal of the U.S. Government.GPO Access
GPO Access is a service of the U.S. Government Printing Office that provides free electronic access to a wealth of important information products produced by the Federal Government.Government Information Web Directory - Joyner Library, ECU, Greenville, NC
Extensive collection of U.S. government links divided by subject area.U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
Get information on services, forms, laws and regulations, naturalization test, and much more.
Voting and Elections
Pitt County Board of Elections
Get information about voting in Pitt County, North Carolina.
North Carolina State Board of Elections
Check your voter registration, your provisional vote, download the most recent Voter Guide, and more.
USA.Gov: Voting and Elections
Information about voting and elections across the United States including educational materials, state election offices, and more.
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