James B. Hunt Jr. Library
The Award-Winning Home for Collaboration
James B. Hunt Jr. Library, located on Centennial Campus, is NC State’s most celebrated library and a national model for how academic libraries can inspire creativity, collaboration and discovery. With its striking modern design and award-winning architecture, Hunt is more than a place for books. It’s a space where students come together to learn, create and share ideas.
Inside, the library offers a wide range of study environments: quiet reading areas, group project rooms, open collaboration spaces and spaces for individual work. Nearly 100 reservable rooms allow students to customize their learning environment. Technology-rich labs, including a Game Lab, Music and Media Production Studios and Makerspaces, open the door to experimentation across disciplines.
One of the most famous features of Hunt Library is the bookBot, an automated retrieval system that can store up to 2 million volumes in a fraction of the space of traditional shelving. With the bookBot handling storage, Hunt Library is free to dedicate more space to people, projects and emerging technologies.
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Award-Winning Design
Hunt Library has earned multiple honors for its design and innovation, including recognition from the American Institute of Architects.
Local Landmark
Designed by the creators of the Oslo Opera House, Hunt is a centerpiece of NC State’s Centennial Campus.
A Library of the Future
Widely regarded as one of the most technologically advanced libraries in the U.S., Hunt features large-scale visualization walls and immersive computing spaces.
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iPearl Immersion
iPearl Immersion is a state-of-the-art visualization space at Hunt Library featuring an ultra-high-resolution curved screen designed for immersive research, teaching and collaboration.
Teaching and Visualization Lab
The Teaching and Visualization Lab supports hands-on learning and interactive instruction through advanced display technology and flexible classroom design.
Music Rooms
Hunt Library’s Music Rooms provide sound-isolated spaces where students can practice, record and collaborate on music projects.
The Landing
The Landing is a welcoming community space in Hunt Library that hosts events, exhibitions, and informal gatherings at the intersection of technology, creativity and learning.
Areas of Study Spotlight
Dive deeper into some of the innovative academic programs and departments that define NC State’s excellence, many of which have a strong presence on Centennial Campus.