Special Collections
Notice about upcoming closure
The Department of Special Collections Reading Room and Barchas Room will be closed to researchers, faculty, and staff from Monday, June 15th through Friday, August 14th to accommodate a major facilities project. Please write to specialcollections@stanford.edu with any questions or concerns. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
About us
Our purpose is to acquire, arrange, describe, preserve, and make available materials of enduring historic value to support the research needs of Stanford students and faculty as well as the larger community of scholars. Our department comprises three distinct collecting divisions: Manuscripts, Rare Books, and University Archives; a public services division; and an exhibitions and publications program.
Students and scholars from outside of Stanford should contact the staff with inquiries before they make their plans. Let us know what you are interested in.
Learn more about access to Stanford's rare and distinctive materials.
Accessibility
Accessible to persons with limited mobility.
