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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.
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Search physical and digitized archival materials, oral histories, rare books, historical timelines, and more.
Quick links: Digital Collections | Collection Guides | Timelines
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Contact Us
We’re happy to answer questions about the Special Collection Research Center and our materials.Contact SCRC
- Phone: (919) 515-2273
- Email: library_specialcollections@ncsu.edu
- SCRC Staff Directory
Request Materials
Materials from the SCRC are available by advance request only. Here's what to know about using SCRC materials.Request materials
Teaching Support
Our instruction program supports undergraduate and graduate courses through class visits to the archives, course assignment design, and more.Request a class visit
Visit Us
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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SCRC News
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Fabulous 50: Kay Yow Hired in 1975
May 12, 2025
This blog post was written by Ell Woolard.This year marks the 50th anniversary of Kay Yow’s hiring at NC State University. Yow was hired in 1975 as Women’s Athletics Coordinator and women’s… Read more
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Counting Bytes, Not Boxes: Born-Digital Collection Extents with Python
May 5, 2025
“How many linear feet do you have?” In special collections and archives, we often hear this question. A linear foot is a unit of measurement used to gauge the size of a collection or an… Read more
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Student Spotlight: Kathryn Hurst, Digital Program Digitization Assistant
May 1, 2025
The Special Collections Research Center blog series "Student Spotlight" features student employees who contribute to the work of the SCRC. Guest author Kathryn Hurst, class of 2025, is a graduate… Read more