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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.
Special Collection Research Center
216a Margaret I. King Library
University of Kentucky Libraries
40506-0039
859 218-1831
NOTICE
We ask that you request materials at least 5 business days in advance to ensure timely retrieval.
How Do I Find and Request Archives Collections?
STEP 1: VISIT ExploreUK
Search or browse UK SCRC's archives collection guides in our digital archive, ExploreUK
STEP 2: MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS
After choosing a collection guide in your search results, orange "Select" buttons allow you to request retrieval for in-person use or photoduplication to order a digital scan. Some of the buttons appear for an entire collection, while some appear for individual folders in a collection. When you click to "Select" an item the button will change to green and say "Selected".
STEP 3: CLICK THE REQUESTS TAB
To see your selections, click the "Request" tab in the top right corner of the guide. The items you have chosen will be listed.
STEP 4: SUBMIT REQUEST
Click to highlight which service you would like to request, either Retrieval, Save for Later, or Reproduction. Enter any special request information, then click the "Submit Request" button to send your request to our Research Services team for processing.
STEP 5: 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, from submission to arrival in the Breckinridge Research Room. Remember to schedule an appointment using the Dashboard or link in this Guide.