NC State University Libraries Oral Histories about the James B. Hunt Jr. Library 2008-2015

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MC 00200
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The NC State University Libraries Oral Histories about the James B. Hunt Jr. Library (2008-2015) contains oral history interviews on the design and construction of the Hunt Library. The people interviewed were staff from the NC State University Libraries, the University Architect from NC State University, and designers from the architectural firms. NC State University Libraries Special Collections Research Center staff conducted the interviews. Interviews conducted in 2008 and 2009 exist only in audio format (WAV); those from 2015 in video and audio formats (MOV and WAV). Written transcripts (PDF format) also exist for these interviews.

Designed to be a major competitive advantage for the university, the Hunt Library is a signature building that both enables and reflects NC State’s vision as a preeminent technological research university recognized for its innovative education and research addressing the grand challenges of society. Its bold design is a visual statement of its bold purpose: to be a place not of the past but of the future, a place where students, faculty, and partners can gather to research, learn, experiment, collaborate, and strengthen NC State’s long tradition of leading transformative change.

Biographical/historical note

Designed to be a major competitive advantage for the university, the Hunt Library is a signature building that both enables and reflects NC State’s vision as a preeminent technological research university recognized for its innovative education and research addressing the grand challenges of society. Its bold design is a visual statement of its bold purpose: to be a place not of the past but of the future, a place where students, faculty, and partners can gather to research, learn, experiment, collaborate, and strengthen NC State’s long tradition of leading transformative change.

2008
Design process began, architectural firms PBC+L and Snohetta selected
2009 October 23
Official Groundbreaking Ceremony
2010 January
Library building foundation construction began
2012 September
Construction completed
2013 January 2
Hunt Library Opening
2013 April 3
Official dedication of the Hunt Library

Scope/content

The NC State University Libraries Oral Histories about the James B. Hunt Jr. Library (2008-2015) contains oral history interviews on the design and construction of the Hunt Library. The people interviewed were staff from the NC State University Libraries, the University Architect from NC State University, and designers from the architectural firms. NC State University Libraries Special Collections Research Center staff conducted the interviews. Interviews conducted in 2008 and 2009 exist only in audio format (WAV); those from 2015 in video and audio formats (MOV and WAV). Written transcripts (PDF format) also exist for these interviews.

Arrangement

Alphabetical by last name of interviewee

Use of these materials

The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.

The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], NC State University Libraries Oral Histories about the James B. Hunt Jr. Library, MC 00200, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Processing information

Processed by Todd Kosmerick and Virginia Ferris, 2015-2016; machine-readable finding aid by: Todd Kosmerick, 2016 March; Digital materials processed by Jessica Rayman, 2016 April, and Todd Kosmerick, 2016 Oct.

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Cease, Clymer (PBC+L) 2009 November 12
Size: 93 kilobytes; 1 file

Transcript and audio available upon request.

Cease, Clymer (PBC+L) 7 July 2015
Size: 2.2 gigabytes; 3 files
Deaton, Patrick (NC State University Libraries) 20 July 2015
Size: 4 gigabytes; 3 files
Dykers, Craig, and Elaine Molinar (Snohetta) 2008 September 30
Dykers, Craig, and Elaine Molinar (Snohetta) 2009 October 23
Size: 112 kilobytes; 1 file

Transcript and audio available upon request.

Emery, Gwen (NC State University Libraries) 22 June 2015
Size: 3.6 gigabytes; 3 files
Frances, Donna (PBC+L) 2009 November 12
Size: 98 kilobytes; 1 file

Transcript and audio available upon request.

Johnson, Lisa (University Architect, NC State) 1 December 2015
Size: 3.7 gigabytes; 2 files
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Access to the collection

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks.

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Mailing address:
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Box 7111
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7111

Phone: (919) 515-2273

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], NC State University Libraries Oral Histories about the James B. Hunt Jr. Library, MC 00200, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Use of these materials

The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.

The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.