Beginning January 4, 2021, the UK Libraries Special Collections Research Center will be open by appointment only on Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm.
Planning your research visit is now a two-step process:
Use your Research Account to request retrieval of SCRC materials so they are ready and waiting for you when you arrive at the Special Collections Research Center for your appointment. Since many of our collections are stored off-site, and we will be maintaining a quarantine period after materials have been delivered by our off-site courier service, we ask that you request materials at least 5 business days in advance to ensure availability. Same day requests for materials on-site are not accepted at this time and a confirmed appointment is required for all research visits.
You can request materials a number of ways: