The RIT Library [1] Special Collections include a wide variety of published and unpublished materials organized in distinct, but related collections. The collections include materials on all aspects of the fine and applied arts and photography, with greatest strengths in graphic design and applied photography. More detailed information can be found through the following links:
- RIT/NTID Deaf Studies Archive [2]
- RIT Graduate Theses [3]
- RIT Photo Purchase Prizes [4]
- RIT Art Purchase Prizes [5]
- RIT Art Collections [6]
- RIT Faculty Works (coming soon)
- Frederick Wiedman Presidential Signatures [7]
- Political Cartoon Collection [7]
Accessing the Special Collections
Location: The Special Collections are located with the Archives in Room 3660 of RIT Library.
All collections, except for items deemed confidential by donors, are for the use of RIT students, alumni, faculty, staff, administrators and independent researchers.
Materials in this area do not circulate and are paged for patrons - it is a closed stack area with a supervised reading room.
When the condition of materials permits, they may be photocopied or photographed.
Records of most materials can be accessed through the RIT Libraries Catalog [8]. Other items can be found through special finding aids and the personal assistance of the Archives and Special Collections staff.
Hours
During the academic year (September-May), Special Collections is open:
Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday evenings 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Summer: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 - 5:00 pm
To make an appointment please call: Becky Simmons, RIT Archivist 585.475.2557 or raswml@rit.edu [9]