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Mar 13, 2013

The bookBot’s Human Component

Carl Piraneo is one of just four staff members trained to run the bookBot, the Hunt Library's automated book retrieval system. Get the scoop on one of the coolest jobs on campus. 

Mar 5, 2013

Tour the High-Tech Hunt

The new Hunt Library on Centennial Campus offers a jaw-dropping array of possibilities for collaboration, creation and innovation. Join your colleagues on Thursday at a special open house for faculty and staff. 

Feb 27, 2013

Open House at Hunt Library

Faculty and staff are invited to an open house at the new Hunt Library from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6. 

Feb 27, 2013

Innovation Summit Focuses on Jobs

Chancellor Randy Woodson convened thought leaders from across the country to discuss new ways to leverage university research to drive economic development. 

Jan 17, 2013

3-D Printing in Action

It's one thing to have a cool idea. It's a whole 'nother thing to show off an actual prototype. Now that's easy thanks to the technology in the Hunt Library. 

Jan 7, 2013

Inside the Hunt Library

Seems like you can't take a bad photo of the new Hunt Library. The starkly modern structure is a wonder to behold, inside and out. 

Jan 4, 2013

Video Walls Wow at Hunt Library

Learn how the ultrahigh-definition video walls in the new Hunt Library give students and faculty amazing ways to present visual information, from video games to animated shorts. 

Jan 2, 2013

World Class

The Hunt Library, NC State's newest signature building, opened for business on Jan. 2. 

Oct 2, 2012

The Library of the Future

When it opens in early January, the Hunt Library will be more than a signature NC State building: it will create new ways to learn, research, collaborate and strengthen the university’s long tradition of leading transformative change. 

Aug 7, 2012

Bound for the BookBot

The new Hunt Library is an architectural and technological wonder. In fact, it only seems to be missing one thing: books. See how students and staff are taking care of that last little detail. 

Jul 18, 2012

Less Pain, Some Gain in State Budget

Good news for NC State in the new state budget, including funds for the Hunt Library and pay raises for employees. 

May 14, 2012

Students Get Giant Screen Test

Although the James B. Hunt Jr. Library is still under construction on  Centennial Campus, it’s already giving students hands-on experience with  the gaming industry’s newest technology. 

May 1, 2012

Students Get Giant Screen Test

Students are already taking advantage of the advanced technology planned for the new Hunt Library. Watch design and computer science students in action. 

Dec 20, 2011

Year in Review

NC State had a global impact in 2011, from the White House to Tahrir Square. Here's a look at some of the highlights. 

Sep 21, 2011

Add Your Name to the Hunt

We're not going to rename Dabney Hall in your honor, but that doesn't mean we couldn't put your name on a 50-foot-tall robot in the new Hunt Library. Find out how to get some name recognition at NC State.