Special Collections - Arnold Bernhard Library

Access and Use of Collections

In this section you will find guidelines that describe the access and use of the Special Collections at the Arnold Bernhard Library. You may scroll down the page to view all of the guidelines or you may click on one of the following links:

Accessing Materials from The Lender Family Special Collection 

Guidelines For Researchers 

The Quinnipiac University community, as well as qualified researchers,  are welcomed and encouraged to use the collection that includes over 750 books, 4000 British parliamentary papers, and more than 200 private letters. Information about the collection can be found at The Arnold Bernhard Library Special Collections page.

All research is to be conducted Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and is by appointment only. Researchers will be asked to check book bags, handbags, briefcases, etc. at the Circulation Desk. Researchers are allowed to take notes in pencil or on a personal laptop/mobile device. Pens are not allowed. Researchers will be asked to request the materials they wish to see before their visit, and those items will be retrieved and placed on hold for them. To search for processed materials in the collection, please consult the Library Catalog.  If they wish to see additional materials during their visit to the library they may do so by consulting with the public services librarian.

Quick Facts about Usage:

  • Access to the collection is by appointment. Phone: 203-582-3469 
  • Researchers will be asked to identify materials they wish to see before arrival, and those items will be retrieved from the collection and placed on hold.
  • Researchers will be provided with the use of one of the library study rooms.
  • Food and beverages are not allowed.
  • Photocopying or scanning is not permitted, but researchers are encouraged to speak with the public services librarian about the creation of facsimiles for a particular project.

 

Accessing Materials from the University Archives & Connecticut History Collection 

Items in the University Archives and Connecticut History Collection are kept at the library Circulation Desk and may be borrowed and used in the library for 2-hour loan periods. Photocopying and scanning are permitted.

Who may borrow materials in the collections 

Current members of the university community, including students, faculty, and staff, may borrow materials by presenting a valid QCard at the time of checkout.

Individuals from outside the university community who would like to access the University Archives or the Connecticut History Collection will need to schedule an appointment via e-mail: Robert.Young@quinnipiac.edu