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The North Carolina State University, University Archives Reference Collection, University COVID-19 Collection contains mostly NC State University websites about policies, rules, regulations, and general information regarding the spread of coronavirus on campus. There are also websites about NC State from local news channels and newspapers and some documents and PDF files created by NC State. There are also emails sent to the campus community as well as emails specifically sent to library employees. University websites (particularly https://www.ncsu.edu/coronavirus) were the primary means of communication from university leadership during this time. Topics include university policies on campus closure and reopening, controlling the spread of COVID-19, quarantining, testing, vaccine availability, masks and other personal protective equipment, remote work and classes, and mental health and wellbeing. Also included are scientific articles from NC State faculty about different facets of the pandemic, including effects on the supply chain, the economy, and food safety. Materials range in date from March 2020 to July 2022. The coronavirus pandemic had a dramatic effect on NC State University beginning in spring of 2020. An unprecedented closure of campus forced classes online and most faculty and staff to work remotely. Policies and procedures changed quickly as campus adapted to the virus in terms of testing, quarantining, sanitizing, face covering, vaccinations, and social distancing. COVID-19 had a huge impact on the day to day operations of campus from spring of 2020 through 2022. Lasting impacts persist as the virus continues to circulate. Less