About

In brief

Special Collections brings together the University of Washington Libraries' most rare and unique resources. From papyrus to born-digital, our holdings span history and the globe, and offer boundless opportunities for exploration and discovery.

Students, faculty, and visitors are invited to examine manuscripts, printed works, artists' books, photographs, maps, and other materials in the protected environment of the Special Collections reading room.  Our digital collections are available on the web.

Prepare for your visit

Staff

  • Rebecca Baker
    Reproductions and Publishing Services Coordinator
    rb43@uw.edu     | 206-543-1929
  • Nicolette Bromberg
    Visual Materials Curator
     nxb@uw.edu| 206-685-2968
  • Whitney Buccicone
    Special Collections Cataloging Librarian
    bucciw@uw.edu| 206-543-3803
  • Charlene Chou
    Distinctive Collections Technical Services Coordinator
    cc83@uw.edu | 206-543-6155
  • Crystal Clements
    Rare Books and Book Arts Project Cataloger
    cec23@uw.edu     | 206-543-1929
  • Paul J. Constantine
    Associate Dean of Distinctive Collections     / Director of Special Collections
    pjc6@uw.edu |     206-685-1903
  • Kelly Daviduke
    Architectural Drawings Collection Research Archivist
    vellum@uw.edu     | 206-685-4480
  • Emily Dominick
    Technical Services Archivist
    ehd5@uw.edu     | 206-543-7890
  • Chery Kinnick
    Public Services Coordinator
    kinnick@uw.edu     | 206-685-2127
  • Kristin Kinsey
    Digital and Visual Materials Specialist
    malfi@uw.edu     | 206-685-4256
  • Sandra Kroupa
    Book Arts and Rare Books Curator
    skroupa@uw.edu     |206-685-3248
  • Ann Lally
    Digital     Collections Curator
    alally@uw.edu | 206-685-1473
  • Lisa Oberg
    Head of Public Service / History of Science and Medicine Curator
    lisanne@uw.edu |     206-543-7492
  • Jana Peterson
    Support Technician
    jpete@uw.edu     | 206-543-1929
  • Eileen Price
    Washington State Jewish Archivist
    wsjarch@uw.edu     | 206-543-1895
  • James Stack
    Electronic Reference Specialist and Indexer
    jbstack@uw.edu |     206-685-4424