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Special Collections Research Center
Front Desk and Main Entrance
Phone: (859) 257-1742
Main Entrance open during regular operating hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

For Research, Reference, or Collections-related Inquiries
Breckinridge Research Room
Phone: (859) 257-8611
Breckinridge Research Room staff available during office hours:
Academic Year - Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Summer - Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Campus Mail Code: 0039

Emergency Vehicle Response Location:
179 Funkhouser

Mailing Address:
Special Collections Research Center
Margaret I. King Library
University of Kentucky Libraries
Lexington, KY 40506-0039

Delivery Address:
179 Funkhouser Drive
Margaret I. King Library
University of Kentucky Libraries
Lexington, KY 40506-0039

Please visit the SCRC staff directory for individual contact and program information.
To order digital copies or scans, login to your SCRC Researcher Account to get started. No appointment needed. We will send pdfs or jpgs to you remotely.

Need more details or instructions? Visit our Doing Research Guide.
For oral history information, please visit the UK Libraries Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History
To schedule an appointment or request materials for in-person use, please visit our Doing Research Guide for instructions.
To schedule a class visit to SCRC, please email mstrandmark@uky.edu. For class visits or assignments that include a research component, we require at least two weeks advance notice before class visits, and may require a planning meeting with the instructor based on request. If you hope to structure a major course research assignment around our collections, or develop a new course assignment or activity, please allow one month's advance notice.
SCRC staff are available on-site to assist users with basic technical support for Breckinridge Digital Studio equipment.

For more information about the Breckinridge Digital Studio as well as other spaces and technology at the Special Collections Research Center, please visit our website or read our detailed Collections Use Policies.
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