Using Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives

Access

We welcome all visitors from both the campus community and the general public. All visitors must abide by the University's current procedures: https://www.appstate.edu/recovery/

If you are not able to travel or visit us in person, please contact us at spcoll@appstate.edu or 828.262.4041 to discuss your research interests.

Researcher looking at a rare book

How to Make an Appointment

Our collections are available for use Monday-Friday,  10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  Appointments are required.

Please use this link (https://collections.library.appstate.edu/appointment) to book an appointment to use the archives, manuscripts, and rare book collections at the Special Collections Research Center (W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection, University Archives, Stock Car Racing Collection, and Rare Books and Manuscripts) at Appalachian State University. 

Please be sure to check our Hours page for any changes to regular hours, especially if you will be traveling from outside of Boone.

Virtual appointments are also available. Contact us at spcoll@appstate.edu for more information.

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