Account Guide for SCRC: Doing Research

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Find and make Oral History requests!

STEP 1: VISIT SPOKEdb

Search or browse oral histories in the UK Libraries Nunn Center for Oral History database at kentuckyoralhistory.org.

STEP 2: SELECT "RIGHTS & REQUESTS"

Once you have found an oral history interview available for request, select the "Rights & Request" tab at the top of the interview description.

STEP 3: ADD INTERVIEW TO CART

After reading the interview rights statement, click "Add Interview to Cart".

STEP 4: PROCEED TO CHECKOUT

Select the cart icon to review your requests, then select "Proceed to Checkout".

STEP 5: ACCEPT TERMS OF USE

Read the Nunn Center for Oral History's user agreement and select "I accept" to agree to the terms of use. 

STEP 6: COMPLETE REQUEST DETAILS AND SUBMIT

Select your intended use for the interview and add any details or special requests associated with your project, then select "Submit".

STEP 7: TRACK YOUR REQUEST

That's it! Once you submit your request, you will be taken to your Research Services Account. If you do not have an account, you will be prompted to register. From your account, you can track all of your SCRC requests.

Ready to get started?

Find and make Oral History requests!