Research & Services
Special Collections offer pedagogical and research support in order to enrich the educational missions of Bryn Mawr College, as well as providing support for the management of records and advice for students, faculty and staff across Bryn Mawr College.
Ask Special Collections
Special Collections staff members are available for consultation regarding collections materials, art and artifacts, rare books and manuscripts, college archives, digitized collections, and class assignments.
Research Guides
The Trico Libraries Research Guides are available for 50+ subject areas. Visit the research guides for research best bets, topic guides, and access to subject matter librarians who can help you in your research process.
Records Management
Records management is the systematic control of records throughout their lifecycle -- from their creation or receipt to their disposal or transfer to the College Archives. Being mindful of the records we create and how we manage them ensures that records of enduring historical, administrative, legal, or fiscal value are captured and preserved. It also allows for the timely destruction of records that are non-essential so that we may minimize litigation risks, reduce operating costs, and improve organization.
To better serve Bryn Mawr College’s records management needs, our guidelines and policies help to identify and classify permanent and non-permanent records, to establish a robust management plan for those records, and recommend solutions for storage/disposal and digital preservation concerns. The College Archivist serves as an advisor to support College-wide records management solutions, with all College employees being responsible for managing the records in their custody.
Policies & Guidance
Requesting Scans & Reproductions
- Access to Restricted Content
- Requesting Reproductions
- Copyright Status
- Copyright Policy
- Takedown Procedure
Image Permissions
- Request Procedure
- Turnaround
- Permission to Publish
- Terms and Conditions
Citing Special Collections
- Citation Guidelines
- Chicago Citation Style
- APA Citation Style
- MLA Citation Style
Visit Us
Open to the public, Special Collections welcomes all students, staff, faculty, researchers, and visitors who wish to use the collections, view exhibitions, and attend events. We encourage individual and small group research visits as well as class visits.