Last week’s Library Minute by University Librarian Kevin Butterfield highlighted some of the exciting new changes coming to Boatwright Memorial Library and specifically to the B1 level as it goes under construction for the 2021-22 academic year. The Rare Books, Special Collections & Book Arts team is very much looking forward to moving into new spaces next summer, areas that will allow for greater interaction and activities with students, faculty, and staff as well as increased opportunities for collaboration, especially with University Museums.

Even though Level B1 is under construction, we are definitely not closed and are already actively engaged in fall instruction and outreach. Work with students and faculty in classes, on specific assignments, and on individual projects and research requests continues as we creatively work around some temporary spaces. If you are considering adding instruction sessions for book arts, rare books, or archives, please reach out to any of the department’s staff or use the links below.  If we can be of assistance with a research or reference request, we are happy to accommodate those requests as well. There are also lots of materials available to explore through the library’s Digital Collections.

We’re looking forward to new spaces in the coming year but know that throughout the construction process during this academic year, we are here to assist your research, reference, and class projects.

Book Arts Instruction Request

Rare Books & Special Collections Instruction Request

Rare Books & Special Collections Materials Reference Request