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Special Collections & Archives


Location

2nd Floor

Phone

(818) 677-4594

Email

asksca@csun.edu

Hours

Monday - Friday
10:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday*
1:00pm - 4:00pm

* When classes are in session

Visitor Information

About the Collections

Special Collections & Archives is comprised of six areas within the library that were independently established between the 1970s and 1990s. While each group of collections has a unique history, users can access all materials in the Special Collections & Archives Reading Room. Library materials are designated for Special Collections when their format, age, scarcity, or other unusual characteristics merit special handling. Librarians and archivists in Special Collections & Archives determine what materials are added to the department's holdings.

Collections in Special Collections & Archives have been used in several grant-funded projects on campus. These include a Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Grant Project, a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant, and others. See also our list of former directors, curators, and archivists.

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Last Updated: 08/21/2025