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Special Collections

A guide to using John Carroll University's unique and distinctive collections.

JCU Campus Community and Visitors

Visitors without a JCU ID should contact Access Services for more detailed information about conducting research in Grasselli Library and Breen Learning Center, as well as Special Collections. Appointments are strongly encouraged so we can retrieve materials ahead of time. Please see our Plan Your Visit page for more information.


Special Collections

Note for 2024/2025 academic year: Special Collections is closed, but materials are available by advance request. The materials are non-circulating. The files below include information and forms for accessing and using Archives and Special Collections.


Donating Materials

Donations to our art, archives and book collections are welcome, but require prior approval. Please contact us by emailing ddiasdefazio @ jcu.edu if you wish to donate materials, with more information about the item(s), including photos, if possible. Please see our donations page.

We cannot accept any unsolicited donations of library materials and may return unsolicited donations to the donor.