We invite you to explore Princeton University’s rare books, manuscripts, and archives, and look forward to helping you engage with our holdings, which span five millennia and include items of global cultural significance. We aspire to be active and creative partners in the interpretation of these documents by providing you with as much access to our materials as possible and by engaging with you to develop innovative forms of pedagogy and research. 

Access the Collections

Special Collections can be accessed in a number of ways. Our collections and services are available to the public. You are welcome to visit our reading rooms in Firestone and Mudd Libraries, receive remote reference assistance, or request digitized copies of the collections. 

Digitization Services