General Guide to Doing Research in Special Collections

All Special Collections Materials from the University of Maryland can be accessed through the Maryland Room on the first floor of Hornbake Library. Click here for hours and directions.

Guidelines For Using Special Collections Materials

• Rules of Thumb for Using Archival and Manuscript Materials
• Guidelines for the Use of Rare Books and Special Collections

Locating Special Collections Materials

• Guide to Locating Special Collections Materials for Research

Difference Between Primary and Secondary Sources

• Explanation of the Difference Between Primary and Secondary Sources

Additional Resources for Archival and Manuscript Materials

• Glossary of Archival Terms
• Research Policies for Archives and Manuscripts
• Frequently Asked Questions about Archives and Manuscripts
• Summary of Holdings in the University of Maryland's Archives and Manuscripts
• Use Agreement Form (In PDF Format).

Photoduplication Policies

• Photoduplication Policy for Rare Books and Marylandia
• Photoduplication Policy for Archives and Manuscripts
• Duplication Work Order Form For Archives and Manuscripts (In PDF Format).

Links to Other Repositories' Guides to Special Collections Research

• University of California at Berkeley: "Library Research Using Primary Sources"