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Special Collections at the USC Libraries

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Contents of this path:

  1. Welcome to Special Collections!
  2. What are Primary Sources? And how do you analyze them for your Research?
  3. Archival Silences, and: Are Archives Really Neutral?
  4. How to Request a Rare Book for Consultation in the Special Collections Reading Room
  5. How do I request Archival Materials for Consultation in the Special Collections Reading Room?
  6. Reading Room Guidelines & Procedures
  7. Handling Rare Materials
  8. Conclusion