Q. Can students use the Special Collections library and are there any requirements to do so?

Yes, current UVA users can use the Special Collections Library. Because of the types of materials located in Special Collections, there are specific policies governing use of the space. For details, visit the Special Collections Library homepage. 

All are welcome in Special Collections. Read more about planning a visit.

What is in Special Collections?    

The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library has rare books, maps, broadsides, photographs, microfilm, audio recordings, motion picture films, and ephemera.  For more detail about their collections visit Small Special Collections Library collections.