Special Collections holds significant resources that include rare books, personal papers, organizational records, posters, photographs, audio recordings, films, videos, artworks, University history collections and other materials which support research on a wide range of topics.

Use this guide to: 

• learn definitions of basic archival terms;
• find out how to make arrangements to visit Special Collections, 
• find out how to locate and access unpublished manuscripts and archival collections; 
• learn about how to locate and access other archival collections;
• find out other local archives, libraries, museums and archival repositories

Contact Us:
Phone: 610-758-4506
Fax:  6190758-6091
Email: inspc@lehigh.edu
Mail: Special Collections, Lehigh University, Linderman Library, 30 Library Drive, Bethlehem PA 18015

Reading Room Hours:
We are located in Room 342 on the third floor of Linderman Library.
Monday through Friday, 9:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Closed on University holidays.
View Full List of Library Hours

Directions and Parking:
Directions to Linderman Library
Directions Building J, Library Materials Center (LMC)

Research in Special Collections:
Walk-in users are always welcome but please call or email for an appointment. To prepare better for your research visit, please fill this: User Registration Form

Classes, Visits, and Tours:
The Special Collections Department welcomes classes, visits, and tours to discover and use our rich collections.To help us prepare better for your visit, please fill this Class Visit Form