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Special Collections and Rare Book Room

Milner Library’s Special Collections and Rare Book Room, located on Floor Six of the library, contains approximately 35,000 volumes. In addition to the areas of emphasis listed below, Special Collections’ holdings include works by selected British and American authors (including local author Harold Sinclair), subject collections in drama, humor, the history of printing, works from small private presses, 18th and 19th century operatic scores, limited editions, fine bindings, and a collection of photographs by George Barford. Special Collections also houses The Thomas Hardy Association’s Collection of Early Hardy Criticism. Unless otherwise noted, Special Collections holdings are listed in the online catalog.

Special Collections emphasizes and actively collects in four areas:

Children's Literature Collections

Circus and Allied Arts Collection

The International Collection of Child Art

The Lincoln Collection Harold K. Sage


Hours
Summer hours may vary. Please call to verify.
When fall and spring classes are in session, Special Collections is open
Monday.........10:00-noon, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday........10:00-noon, 1:00-3:00 p.m., 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday...10:00-noon, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Thursday.......10:00-noon, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Friday ..........10:00-noon
  
Appointments
If patrons are unable to visit Special Collections during regular hours, appointments can be made for other times, depending upon availability of Special Collections personnel. To set up an appointment, please contact Special Collections at least 24 hours in advance at (309) 438-7450.

Phone (309) 438-7450 or (309) 438-2871

Personnel
Maureen Brunsdale , Interim Special Collections Librarian
Teresa Thomason, Library Assistant for Special Collections
Stephen B. Gossard, Curator of the Circus and Allied Arts Collection
Nancy M. Kauth, Library Assistant

International Collection of Child Art:
Dr. Barry E. Moore, Curator
Kathleen C. Lonbom, Fine Arts Librarian

Copying Arrangements
Copies may be made of material which, in the opinion of the Special Collections person in charge, is in suitable condition to be copied. Copies must be made by or in the presense of an employee of Special Collections.

  
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Last Modified: 2007-09-17 10:48:57