College Archives

For more information about the archives, locating primary resources, or to schedule a research appointment, contact Central Piedmont Archives by phone or email, and our archivist will respond in a timely manner.

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The Central Piedmont archives are located on the second floor of the Central Campus library in Room AT214.

Learn how to use the archives. You'll find: 

• reading room guidelines
• copyright and reproductions
• privacy and use policy

Before transferring records, please submit the Internal Records Transfer Form (Google).

To Transfer Non-Digital Records

• Please transfer non-digital records to Central Piedmont Archives in sturdy boxes.
• Maintain the order that the records are stored in and keep the papers in their original file folders.
• You may remove file folders from the hanging folders — if there is a file label with descriptive information on the hanging folder, please transfer that information to the standard file folder.
• Clearly label the boxes with the name of the transferring office and the box number (for instance, "Department of English, 1 of 3").
• After your transfer form has been received, the archivist will contact you regarding the physical transfer of the records. We may be able to assist with the transfer, or we can schedule a convenient time to meet you. Small transfers may be sent via campus mail.

To Transfer Digital Files

Use the Google form to upload digital files. For further assistance, please contact the archivist or email the ITS Help Desk at helpdesk.cpcc.edu.

If you are not a current Central Piedmont employee and are interested in donating to the Central Piedmont archives, please fill out our Deed of Gift Google Form. This document formally establishes the transfer of ownership to Central Piedmont and is required for most donations. Items of interest include papers, photographs, clothing, scrapbooks, yearbooks, awards/trophies, and digital files.

If donating physical items, please coordinate the best delivery option(s) by contacting Central Piedmont Archives staff. If donating digital items, you can upload the files using the Deed of Gift Google Form.

Central Piedmont Archives adheres to the NC Community College Records Retention Schedule (PDF) to determine which records need to be retained. Not all positions at the college maintain records of permanent retention. For questions about permanent retention, please contact the archivist. For questions about records management, consult your supervisor.