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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.

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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.

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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

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Special Collections staff promote teaching and learning with the collections through exhibitions, class visits, research consultations, internships, and public programs. 

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