Special Collections Research Center (SCRC)

About

The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) collects, describes, preserves, and provides access to unique, rare, and historical information in support of the teaching, learning, and research mission of the university. Learn more about SCRC

Image: detail from E. A. Séguy's Papillons, 1920. View full image in our Rare & Unique Digital Collections.

Contact Us

We’re happy to answer questions about the Special Collection Research Center and our materials.

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  Request Materials

Materials from the SCRC are available by advance request only. Here's what to know about using SCRC materials.

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  Teaching Support

Our instruction program supports undergraduate and graduate courses through class visits to the archives, course assignment design, and more.

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Visit Us

In a room with bookshelves and long study tables, a woman at a service desk hands a key to another woman with a smile

The Special Collections Reading Room is a study space and home for the library's collection of faculty publications. At the service desk, researchers can access SCRC materials they have requested in advance.

Address

D. H. Hill Jr. Library
First Floor, East Wing, Room 1128
2 Broughton Drive
Raleigh, NC 27695
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Collecting Areas

Exciting sketch of people watching fireworks against the night sky

Design

Two men in front of a sign reading The Value of Pasture Improvement

Agriculture and Forestry

RSPCA brochure

Animal Rights and Animal Welfare

Cover of a booklet titled, Findings: Social Justice as it Pertains to Safety on the American Tobacco Trail

Environmental Justice

Group of people holding an NC State pennant in 1959

University History

Two people caring for an elephant

Zoological Health

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Exhibits

Exhibits showcase special and unique collections held by the Libraries, including documents, photographs and prints. About our Exhibits Program

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There are currently no Special Collections events scheduled. Please check our events page to keep up with what's happening at the Libraries.

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