Special Collections & Archives
The Special Collections & Archives serve as the institutional memory of the university, seeking to gather, arrange, preserve, and make accessible collections related to the histories of southern Appalachia, Northeast Georgia, the military, and the communities surrounding the university's five campuses.
There are three ways to access and research the materials stored in the Special Collections & Archives:
- Browse our online archive
- Schedule an in-person visit
- To bring a camera, you must complete a before entering the archive area.
(All flash photography prohibited.)
- To bring a camera, you must complete a before entering the archive area.
- Request a reproduction/copy
- Fees apply.
Quick Links for
Returning Visitors
Most materials stored in the Special Collections & Archives qualify for federal copyright protection. To promote educational advancement, the U.S. Copyright Law has provided a "fair use" clause allowing individuals to access these copyright-protected materials for the purpose of "private study, scholarship, or research." For any action beyond fair use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine the copyright status of materials and, when applicable, to obtain the necessary legal permissions. The library will share any information it has about copyright holders upon request.
Online Archive Catalog
You can browse most of our archived artifacts and documents (along with many additional digital-only materials) right now in our online catalog. For those planning to physically visit our archives, we strongly recommend also using this online catalog to identify which campus you need to schedule your appointment.
In-Person Visit
Locations
The Dahlonega and Gainesville campus libraries each host their own unique set of artifacts and materials for viewing and study.
In the interest of preserving these historical items, Special Collections & Archives do not circulate these items between the campuses, nor are they available for Interlibrary Loans nor temporary research loans.
Hours
An appointment is required for all visitors, except during Dahlonega campus's "Open Research Days" mentioned in the following section.
Mon-Thurs | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Weekends | -Closed- |
Dahlonega Open Research Days
You can visit the Dahlonega archive on Tuesdays and Wednesdays without an appointment.
(The Gainesville archive is available by appointment only.)
Archive Guest Guidelines & Policies
Order Copies
The University of North Georgia Special Collections and Archives will consider requests for reproductions of specific items from its collections subject to limitations imposed by U.S. Copyright Law, donor restrictions, curatorial approval, conservation and security concerns, and available resources. Fees apply.
Reproduction Policies and Fees
* Note: While the fair use doctrine of U.S. copyright law permits you to possess a reproduction of these materials for the purpose of private study, scholarship, or research. These materials (and their originals) are otherwise still protected by federal copyright law, whenever applicable (i.e., not in the public domain.) For any purposes beyond those mentioned by fair use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine the copyright status of materials. The library will share the information it has about copyright holders upon request.
Publishing Special Collections Materials
If you are interested in publishing materials in the 91ÁÔÆæ Special Collections & Archives, you will need to:
- Read and understand our Copyright Considerations and Publishing Policies outlined below.
- Submit a form.
- Submit a form.
Shortly after submitting your Permission to Publish form, a confirmation email will be sent with an attached copy of your form.
Forms take approximately two weeks for review, after which a decision email will be sent to you with the next set of instructions.
NOIR and CORD
In alignment with these archival efforts, the 91ÁÔÆæ Libraries additionally host these two digital initiatives:
- The (NOIR) is a central digital exchange for scholarship and creative work deposited by the students, faculty and staff of the university with the goal of expanding the visibility of the university to the regional and global community.
- The (CORD), a database created by a 91ÁÔÆæ faculty member, offers extensive in-depth coverage of English drama from 1485-1642 in text, image, and interactive formats.