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D.H. Hill Jr. Library

A Hub for Learning and Teaching

Located on Main Campus, the D.H. Hill Jr. Library is one of NC State’s two main libraries, complementing the James B. Hunt Jr. Library on Centennial Campus.

D.H. Hill houses over one million volumes of the Libraries’ collection. Popular spaces for work and study include the Learning Commons; separate commons spaces for faculty members and graduate students; and quieter areas, such as the Special Collections Reading Room, the Quiet Reading Room and study seating in the bookstacks towers. Students can also enjoy coffee and snacks from Hill of Beans Cafe while they study.

The Data Experience Lab, Digital Media Lab, Innovation Studio, Makerspace, Visualization Studio and Virtual Reality Studio provide a wide variety of specialized equipment services and workshops.

D.H. Hill is also home to the Office of Undergraduate Research and Academic Success Center. These resources are available to all undergraduate students and are occupied by faculty and staff who are ready to support students learning and professional development, inside and outside of the classroom.

Meet Alli and hear her experience of D.H. Hill Jr. Library:

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One of Two Main Libraries

The D. H. Hill Jr. Library anchors NC State’s main campus, serving as one of the university’s two central libraries.

A Million Volumes Strong

Home to more than one million books, the library offers spaces for every kind of learner, from lively commons to quiet reading rooms.

Innovation in Every Corner

Specialized labs and studios, including a Makerspace, Visualization Studio and Virtual Reality Studio, foster creativity, exploration and hands-on learning.

Spring flowers bloom in front of DH Hill off Hillsborough Street. Photo by Becky Kirkland.
Spring flowers bloom in front of D.H. Hill off Hillsborough Street.
A sign indicates the way to DH Hill library while NC State wolfline buses move about in the background. Photo by Marc Hall.
A sign indicates the way to D.H. Hillwhile NC State wolfline buses move about in the background.
Students take part in a maker space class at DH Hill library. Photo by Marc Hall.
Students take part in a maker space class at D.H. Hill.

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3D Tour Description

The Makerspace at D. H. Hill Library is a bright, open room with multiple large, light-wood worktables arranged throughout the space. Each table is surrounded by rolling chairs, allowing for flexible seating and group work. The floor features a patterned design in orange and purple tones, and the walls combine white surfaces with sections of exposed red brick.

Along the perimeter of the room are long countertops and cabinets that hold equipment and materials. Several 3D printers are lined up on these counters, with visible spools of filament stored nearby. Additional tools and machines are placed on work surfaces, including larger equipment positioned against the walls.

The space includes a mix of open areas and defined work zones. Glass walls and windows allow visibility into adjacent rooms and bring in natural light. There are storage cabinets beneath the counters, as well as small bins and containers holding supplies.

Overall, the Makerspace is organized as a collaborative workshop environment with accessible work surfaces, movable seating, and clearly designated areas for equipment and hands-on projects.

Connect with the Office of Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate Research at
NC State

Research occurs in all fields, but it can look very different from one pursuit to the next. The Office of Undergraduate Research supports and promotes undergraduate research at NC State, providing resources and guidance to the community. Students can meet with the Office of Undergraduate Research in D.H. Hill and take advantage of online resources and open workshops.

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