Special Collections and University Archives supports research in the history of the northern Kentucky-Greater Cincinnati region. University records document the 55 year growth and evolution of NKU as a representative model of an academic institution. The department is especially rich in resources for regional and local history including both archival materials and secondary sources for education; African-American history; military, social and business history; politics and Appalachia. Digital collections can be viewed in our Digital Repository.

Please visit Special Collections & University Archives' webpage for additional information, including hours to visit the collection.

If you're not sure how to search in a database, view this brief video (3:06) for some search strategies.

Check out these two video playlists that cover getting started with your research, selecting a search tool, tips for creating research questions, characteristics of scholarly journals, and how to organize and manage information. (8:19 total)

For additional instructional videos on using library resources and improving your research skills, check out Steely's YouTube channel and our Video@NKU channel.

Still looking for more information? The guides below are related to Black, Women's & Gender Studies and could be useful for your research.