The Mary Livermore Library’s Special Collections and University Archives consist of rare and historic materials, as well as ongoing activities at the University. The collections cover a wide range of subject areas, including UNCP events and history, faculty scholarship, Lumbee history, and local history. The collections include The Elmer W. Hunt Photograph Collection, the first college catalogs, UNCP yearbooks, and bibliographies of campus scholarship.

Special Collections are available in-house Monday-Friday 1pm - 5 pm by appointment. Appointments can be made online at https://www.uncp.edu/form/livermore-library-special-collec or by e-mailing special.collections@uncp.edu. Appointments should be made at least 24 hours in advance.