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Account Guide for SCRC: Doing Research

Use this guide to learn how to register for an SCRC Researcher Account, schedule an appointment, request special collections materials for use in the Breckinridge Research Room, and order digital scans of special collections materials.

How to Schedule an Appointment

The green button above opens a pop-up app that will show available appointments. Use can use this green button anywhere it appears in our system to book an appointment in the research room. Appointments are available 7 days in advance. Please email scrc@uky.edu should you need an appointment sooner.

Note: If you already have an appointment scheduled and are submitting additional materials requests, you do not need to schedule another appointment. You may submit multiple requests for each appointment.

Planning Your Research Visit

The UK Libraries Special Collections Research Center Research Room is open Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm. Appointments are recommended.

Planning your research visit is a two-step process:

  1. Request SCRC materials using one of the SCRC databases, the UK Libraries catalog, or directly through your SCRC Researcher Account. Most materials are stored off-site so we ask you to submit requests at least five business days prior to ensure availability.
  2. Schedule an appointment using the UK Libraries appointment system. Walk-ins are welcome.