There are a diverse array of subjects that can be researched in Joyner's Special Collections in a wide variety of formats. The table below outlines they types of materials typical for each of the sub-collections and how patrons may interact with them:
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Manuscripts and Rare Books
- Manuscripts
- Rare Books
- Maps
- Broadsides
- Oral Histories
- Closed Stacks (items must be requested via Aeon)
- None is intended for check-out and must be used in the reading room (4th floor)
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North Carolina Collection
- Rare and not so rare books (rare books should be requested via Aeon)
- Periodicals
- Microfilm
- Maps
- Broadsides
- Open stacks
- Much is available for check-out
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University Archives
- University Records
- Artifacts
- Oral Histories
- University publications
- Papers of professors
- Closed Stacks (items must be requested via Aeon)
- None is intended for check-out and must be used in the reading room (4th floor)
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Digital Collections
- Contains digitized versions of Special Collections holdings
- Available any time and any place
- Copies are often downloadable
- Physical copies can be viewed in either the 4th floor or 3rd floor (North Carolina Collection) reading rooms
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