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Donohue Rare Book Room

The Donohue Rare Book Room houses the Library's special collections which include rare books, prints, and literary and historical manuscripts. Exhibitions are displayed regularly and may be viewed during regular Rare Book Room hours.

rare book room photoHours

The Donohue Rare Book Room is located on the third floor of the Gleeson Library, opposite the north elevator.

Regular hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Appointments are not required, but may be made by calling (415) 422-2036.

Locating Books

Materials located in the Donohue Rare Book Room are cataloged in Ignacio, the online catalog. To request material located in the Rare Book Room, record the title and call number and take it to the Rare Book Room, where staff will retrieve the item for you.

Access to Collections

The Donohue Rare Book Room and the collections housed there are open to the University Community and other qualified users.

  • Rare Book Room materials do not circulate.
  • Only pencils may be used in the Rare Book Room. Pencils are available from staff.
  • The Rare Book Room is for use by Library patrons using special collections material and is not intended for study hall use.
  • Photocopying of special collections material may be available at a cost of 25 cents per page.
 
 
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