Visit Special Collections & University Archives
For Faculty & Instructors
Part of the mission of Special Collections & University Archives is to serve as an instructional resource for University Faculty and Instructors. Special Collections & University Archives staff are happy to work with faculty and instructors to integrate Special Collections & University Archives material into their curricula and encourages class visits. Instructional sessions can be tailored to both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Classes that have used Special Collections & University Archives include: History & Historians, Marxist Political Theory, Methods of Bibliography and Research, Linguistics and Literature, Oral History, Modern Art of Mexico, Creole Identity, Caribbean Cultures, Travel and Tourism, Product Development in Theme Parks & Attractions, Type & Design and Artist Books. Instructional sessions can focus on a specific collection or topic, or cover broad research methodology such as primary source and archives research.
How to Schedule a Visit
The Special Collections Reading Room can accommodate up to 50 students lecture style seating and 20-25 students round table seating. Arrangements can be made for other class sizes. We ask that all class visits be scheduled at least two weeks in advance, however a month is preferred.
To schedule a visit, please use our Special Collections & University Archives Visit Form.
For Students
To assist students with class projects and specialized research, we are happy to hold individual research consultations with both undergraduate and graduate students. To schedule an individual research consultation, please contact our department.
For Researchers
To assist researchers with specialized research, we are happy to hold individual research consultations. To schedule an individual research consultation, please contact our department.