Welcome
ASU Library's collections of rare and unique materials include rare books, manuscripts, photographs, prints, historical newspapers, realia, architectural drawings, materials related to ASU’s history, and much more. Our major collections document the peoples and places of the Southwest Region. We also have collections that provide a window into the history and cultures of North America, Western Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.
ASU Library's specialized materials staff is committed to providing access to everyone who is interested in learning about our collections.
Our team
Our featured collections
News and blog
More news
Workshop offers students the opportunity to study rare documents from New Spain
Encouraging Discovery and Learning: Acquiring Rare Books for ASU Students
Diving Deeper: An Artist Book's Impact on Campus and Beyond. Documenting When Distinctive Collections is Working Well
Our Grand Neighbor
Resources
- Arizona Archives Online
- ASU Digital Repository
- Camera Use Agreement
- Duplication Services
- Gift Materials Policy
- Using our collections in publications