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Welcome to the Open Collections Curation and Access Blog!
Welcome to the new blog from the ASU Library Open Collections Curation and Access (OCCA) department! Over the coming months, you can expect to see updates from librarians, archivists, and staff who provide services that connect you with ASU Library’s millions of locally curated resources in print an...
The Reading Room is Open
When patrons want to view noncirculating materials from ASU Library’s Distinctive Collections and Archives they make an appointment to come to the Wurzburger Reading Room at Hayden Library. One of the fun things about working in the reading room is learning about the variety of projects on which pa...
Welcome Back! Fall 2020 Information and the COVID-19 Impact
The Wurzburger Reading Room and the Design and the Arts Special Collections Reading Room welcome everyone back to campus for Fall ’20! After a sudden shift in Spring and a most strange summer break, all of us at the reading rooms want to let you know a few things about ou...
Drawn to the Archives: A Look at Architectural Drawings
As with all collections found in archival repositories, architectural-related collections contain records that are retained and preserved because of their enduring importance and research value. Architectural-related collections often originate from a practicing architect or architectural firm and u...