UConn Archives and Special Collections
Archives & Special Collections (ASC) holds the UConn Library’s collection of rare and special books and other publications, the University Archives, and over 1,200 archival collections of primary sources and records of enduring value. Unlike a traditional library, ASC collections are non-circulating-- they can't be checked out. Instead, staff members retrieve materials for researchers and researchers use our materials in our reading room.
Anyone can conduct research here-- if we have materials of interest to you, please be in touch! There are two ways to access materials from our collections: by placing a digitization request or by scheduling an n-person research visit to our reading room.
Reference Services: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm, by phone (860) 486-2524 or email (archives@uconn.edu).
Visit us on campus at the John P. McDonald Reading Room: Open by appointment* with drop-in hours Wednesday to Friday.
View our exhibits in the Schimmelpfeng Gallery: Open Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm.
Reproduction (scanning) Service: Can't visit us in person? We provide scans from our collections for personal, research, or teaching use free of charge! Fill out our online request form or email us at archives@uconn.edu for more information.
