Special Collections and University Archives
Special Collections and University Archives now has a new contact form! You'll find this linked from our website in various places (including the sidebar on the right), in our resource guides, social media, and other online locations. The form provides options based on patron needs, and will allow us to better direct requests to the correct staff member for support. You can use the form to request reference help, instruction or outreach, digitization or permission to use images, general information, or to inquire with us about donating materials.
Search our digital content and finding aids
For rare books and publications, search the University Libraries catalog.
For finding aids, you can also search Archival Resources of the Virginias (ARVAS). ARVAS indexes finding aids (collection descriptions) to manuscripts and archival materials held by more than 55 historical societies, libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and other cultural heritage institutions across Virginia and West Virginia. This includes finding aids for manuscript collections, record group (university records), maps, textiles, oral histories, and art and artifacts held by Special Collections and University Archives at Virginia Tech.
What does Special Collections and University Archives do?
Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives in the University Libraries offers a wealth of material to support research, engage one’s interests, and excite the imagination. Our mission is to collect and preserve unique, historical materials and provide access to them in their original form. When possible, Special Collections and University Archives also offers materials in digital format.
News from Special Collections and University Archives
Recent posts on our departmental blog.
What's Cookin' @ Special Collections and University Archives?!
Recent posts on our culinary history blog.