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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.

Rare Book Reproductions

Reproductions are delivered as digital scans.  Users will need a Researcher Account to request reproductions but do not need a Breckinridge Research Room appointment to view and download.

How Do I Order Digital Scans of Rare Books and Print Collections?

STEP 1: VISIT INFOKAT DISCOVERY

Find UK SCRC's rare books and print collections in our library catalog, Infokat Discovery.

STEP 2: SUBMIT REQUEST

Click "Submit Request to Special Collections Research Center" on the item record for titles found in UK Libraries SCRC. You will be taken to your Research Services Account. If you do not have an account, you will prompted to register. 

STEP 3: SWITCH TO DIGITAL REPRODUCTION ORDER FORM

When the request form appears, select the "Switch to Digital Order Form" button.

STEP 4: COMPLETE AND SUBMIT ORDER

Fill in all required fields* and any additional information related to your scanning order. Then select "Submit Request" to send your order to our Research Services team for processing.

STEP 5: TRACK YOUR ORDER

That's it! Once you submit your request, you will be taken to your Research Services Account dashboard where can track all your SCRC orders and access your completed scans from the "Delivered Orders" menu.

Ready to get started? Find and make your requests from InfoKat Discovery below!

Infokat Discovery Link