Special Collections Reading Room

People studying at long wooden tablesWarmly lit room with long tables, reading lamps, chairs, and bookshelvesA researcher looks at historical documents and uses a laptop computerStudent reading a special collections book.At a service desk, a user talks with a library staff member, who uses a laptop computer
People studying at long wooden tables
Warmly lit room with long tables, reading lamps, chairs, and bookshelves
A researcher looks at historical documents and uses a laptop computer
Student reading a special collections book.
At a service desk, a user talks with a library staff member, who uses a laptop computer

Building: D. H. Hill Jr. Library (closed May 5 – Aug 1, 2025)

Floor: First Floor, East Wing

Room: 1128

The D. H. Hill Jr. Library is closed until August 1, 2025. More information about the Hill Library closure

The Special Collections Reading Room is a study space and the home of the library's collection of faculty publications. Researchers can access the Special Collections Research Center's materials at the Service Desk (request in advance).

More about the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC)

  •   What's inside?

    Furniture

    • Large tables

    Lighting

    Controllable lighting

    Sound Level

    Hushed voices

  •   How do I get there?

    Brickyard Entrance

    Elevator

    • Enter the Hill Library from the Brickyard Entrance.
    • Go through the library gates and turn right.
    • Continue towards the reading room and the elevator bay will be on your left.
    • Take the elevator to the first floor.
    • Turn right after exiting the elevator bay and follow the balcony around to the right.
    • Continue straight through the lobby and into the Learning Commons.
    • Continue straight through the Exhibit Gallery to reach the Special Collections Reading Room.

    Stairs

    • Enter the Hill Library from the Brickyard Entrance.
    • Go through the library gates.
    • Take the stairs up to the first floor.
    • After exiting the stairwell, turn right and continue straight through the lobby and into the Learning Commons.
    • Continue straight through the Exhibit Gallery to reach the Special Collections Reading Room.

    Hillsborough St. Entrance

    Elevator and Stairs

    • Enter the Hill Library from the Hillsborough St. entrance.
    • Go straight through the gates and turn left.
    • Continue down the hallway until you reach the stairs and elevator.
    • Take the stairs or elevator to the first floor.
    • Continue straight through the lobby and into the Learning Commons.
    • Continue straight through the Exhibit Gallery to reach the Special Collections Reading Room.
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