Special Collections
Special Collections is a distinctive part of the Bryn Mawr College Libraries where you can encounter Art & Artifacts, College Archives, Rare Books & Manuscripts, Rocks & Minerals, Digital Collections, and more.
Ask Special Collections
Special Collections staff members are available to assist students, staff, faculty, researchers, and visitors during various stages of their research. Connect with Special Collections staff members through email or one-on-one consultations for help navigating our search systems, selecting collection materials to request, or requesting materials and scheduling a visit to Special Collections.
Hours
Reading Room
- Canaday Library, 2nd Floor, room 202
- Hours: Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment
1912 Gallery
- Canaday Library, 1st Floor
- Hours: Open throughout run of exhibition, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and by appointment
Old Library 304
- Old Library, 3rd Floor, room 304
- Hours: Monday–Thursday, by appointment only
Get Started with Special Collections
Our Collections
Search our actively developed collections and learn about our collections strengths.
Visit & Request
Open to the public, Special Collections welcomes all students, staff, faculty, researchers, and visitors who wish to use the collections, view exhibitions, and attend events.
Get Involved
There are myriad ways that both the public and members of the Bryn Mawr community can get involved with Special Collections and the Libraries.
Policies
Learn about records management, how to work with Special Collections materials, and more from policies and guidance found on this page.
About Special Collections
Read our mission, get to know our staff and collection areas, and learn more about the history of Special Collections at Bryn Mawr.
More about Special Collections
Special Collections staff promote teaching and learning with the collections through exhibitions, class visits, research consultations, internships, and public programs.
