Library Special Collections Reopens June 1

Researchers will notice a couple of changes when visiting Library Special Collections. During the closure, adjustable height tables were installed in the Reading Room and seating was expanded by two, for a total of 14 seats. The Library also made a modification that is expected to expedite the research process – rather than pulling folders from boxes stationed at the front of the room, researchers will now have access to a cart of paged materials at individual workstations.
The critical infrastructure work, which began in July 2021, included the installation of a new energy efficient humidity control system on the A Level of the Young Research Library. This work will help safeguard UCLA Library’s world-class collection of archives, rare books, manuscripts, photographs, and other rare and unique materials for the Bruin community and future generations.