Using Special Collections

The Small Special Collections Library Reference Team offers a variety of reference help, in person, online, or on the phone. If you have a research inquiry, the first step is to fill out the reference request form. From there, a member of our Reference Team will be assigned your inquiry and will follow up.

• For low-resolution scans, please use the Duplication Order Request form.
  • Be sure to include a complete call number or a complete description of the item or collection. Due to limited staff resources, we can only fill orders of 75 scans or less. This complimentary service is limited to one order per person per calendar year.

• For high-resolution scans and orders larger than 75 scans, please use the Digital Production Group Request Form.
  • This process takes at least four weeks and costs $50 for the first hour and $25 for each subsequent hour.  Once you submit an order, you will be provided with an estimate of costs and delivery date.  We will not complete an order without your approval of the cost.
  • Learn more about the Digital Production Group, including policies, digitization standards, equipment, and payment.

Read more about our digitization policies here.

We are delighted to provide your class with an instructional session using the wealth of materials in our Special Collections Library. Please use this form for all classes, regardless of size.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please email rcalhoun@virginia.edu.