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NC State University Libraries

The NC State University Libraries consists of two main libraries — the D.H. Hill Jr. Library (the Hill Library) and the James B. Hunt Jr. Library (the Hunt Library) — and three branches: the Harrye B. Lyons Design Library, the Natural Resources Library and the William Rand Kenan Jr. Library of Veterinary Medicine. There are also three campus information centers affiliated with the Libraries: the African American Cultural Center Library and Media Room, the College of Education Media and Educational Technology and Research Center, and the LGBTQ Pride Center Collection.

The Libraries should be referred to as:

  • the North Carolina State University Libraries
  • the NC State University Libraries
  • the Libraries

The Libraries should NOT be referred to as:

  • the NC State Libraries
  • University Libraries
  • Libraries

When referring to the Libraries, the article “”the”” always precedes the name:

  • Correct: This program is presented by the NC State University Libraries.
  • Incorrect: This program is presented by NC State University Libraries.
  • Correct: This program is presented by the Libraries.
  • Incorrect: This program is presented by Libraries.

Because the NC State University Libraries is considered a single entity, the noun takes a singular verb and pronoun.

  • Correct: The NC State University Libraries is hosting a series of data visualization workshops.
  • Incorrect: The NC State University Libraries are hosting a series of data visualization workshops.
  • Incorrect: The NC State University Library is hosting a series of data visualization workshops.
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