Previously on this blog I’ve talked about encapsulation as one example of a preservation measure used to ensure continued access to the materials in Special Collections. In this post, I am going to address another enclosure method used to protect…

In response to a reference question last week I found myself searching through various department files, reading articles about the history and background of the Walter Havighurst Special Collections. I found the answer to my question in an article from…

For a variety of reasons, for the last several years there have been few programs or events sponsored by Special Collections to engage with the public, share and promote our collections, and perhaps most importantly, thank the many generous individuals…

I am pleased to announce our latest online collection: the Bowden Postcard Collection Online! The collection is named for Clyde Bowden, a retired librarian and Miami alumnus (’52), to whom we owe our incredible postcard collection. In 1986, the Special…

Many librarians, archivists, and academics who work with rare books and manuscripts may publicly critcize the portrayal of their professions in films like The Da Vinci Code and National Treasure, but secretly many dream about solving ancient mysteries or uncovering shocking secrets.…

With the many and varied resources in Special Collections, it’s always a challenge choosing which ones to focus on for exhibits and special events. This October we will be celebrating two fascinating collections and we hope you will join us.…