Carolina's University Library combines a distinguished history with a vibrant mission of service to the campus and the state. The library system consistently ranks among the top in the country.
World-renowned library collections, innovative services and expert librarians create an environment for discovery and inspiration at any level and in every discipline. Whether you are a first-year student learning about research and citation or a practiced scholar engaged in specialized inquiry, University Library is your trusted partner.
Your University I.D. card, known as your One Card, also serves as your library card. If you are a member of Carolina Alumni, a library card is a membership benefit. North Carolina residents may buy a borrower’s card for $25 annually. Learn more about library cards.
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Learn about research strategies, generative AI, design tools and more with workshops led by Library experts.
The Library MakerSpace offers all of these resources for students and faculty.
The Library AI Studiowill be a place for all Tar Heels to learn about and experiment with GenAI technologies.
From ancient clay tablets, to the University’s founding documents, to Dolly Parton’s first recording and Andy Griffith’s guitar, you can find it at the Wilson Special Collections Library, along with exhibits and special events.
Friends of the Library enrich the experience of every Tar Heel. When you make a gift to the University Library, you automatically become a Friend of the Library. Friends who make a gift of $25+ annually will receive Windows magazine and special notification of events and exhibitions. Become a Friend today.
Let the University Library be your starting point for learning and discovery. With convenient locations, thousands of online subscriptions, one-of-a-kind historical documents, cutting-edge technologies, plus the expertise to help you put it all together, the libraries have just what you need to succeed.
This new exhibition is a collaboration between the University Library and the North Carolina Museum of History.
The index was developed by a multidisciplinary team across several schools at Carolina and led by the UNC School of Nursing's Saif Khairat.
The statewide project, announced on Chancellor Lee H. Roberts' summer tour, is aimed at understanding how local libraries can support AI literacy.