Special Collections serves as a liberal arts laboratory. We are a place for hands-on, immersive learning, imagination, and innovative approaches to research, access, and teaching.
The Libraries will be closed and all services suspended starting at 5 pm on Wednesday, March 25th. Please email specialcollections@middlebury.edu with questions.
We are open to the public and welcome anyone to use our collections, regardless of background, age, affiliation, or the nature of your research.
Our collections range from a cuneiform tablet to contemporary pop-up books; rare books, manuscripts, photographs, audio and video recordings; the College Archives; and other rare and unique materials that tell the story of our collective past.
| by Kaitlin Buerge
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the Library’s frontline staff were forced to abandon their books and leave the circulation desk behind. While in exile from the building, collections, and people who normally keep them extremely busy, they pitched in to help Special Collections cross off items from our very long wishlist of projects.
| by Danielle Rougeau
College Archivist, Danielle Rougeau, shares her experience transcribing the journals of Pliny Fisk, Class of 1814.
Middlebury Special Collections and the Vermont Folklife Center have joined forces to make our old, archival collections new again. But we need your help.
Special Collections is located on the lower level of Davis Family Library. View the Middlebury College campus map for more information.
Our hours are 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., or by appointment
Holiday and summer hours vary. See the Davis Family Library hours for details.
Davis Family Library 101
110 Storrs Avenue
Middlebury, VT 05753
