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Special Collections

This guide will help you understand how to locate materials and book an appointment in Special Collections

Using Start My Research Tool to Search Catalog

1. Go to the Start My Research tool on the Auraria Library homepage 

2. Enter a topic or collection you are looking for in Special Collections 

3. Your search will take you to the following page. Notice the different ways you can limit your results on the left-hand side. 

Collections List and Finding Aids

Our collections are currently in the process of being inventoried, and finding aids (documents that provide information on the contents of an archival collection) are being created and updated. You can find an in-progress list of our archival and book collections in our Collections and Finding Aids guide. Please reach out directly to us through email if you have any questions or need assistance with finding what you are looking for.

Requesting Items to View

To book an appointment or consultation with Special Collections, you can use the consultation forms above or email us directly at specialcollections@ucdenver.edu