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Colby College Special Collections houses the College's manuscripts and rare books as well as the College Archives. In preserving and adding to holdings of unique materials, we actively support the educational program of the campus, promoting awareness of the value of primary sources.

Mission Statement

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Colby College Special Collections achieves its purpose through:

• Supporting the broader mission of the Colby Libraries by supplementing the circulating collections in specialized areas, by making rare or original materials available to the Colby community, the international scholarly community and the general public, and by employing professional techniques for description and outreach.
• Preserving the book, archival and artifact holdings using professional practices for conservation, security and emergency preparedness during all phases of acquisition, processing, storage and use.
• Acquiring appropriate materials guided by our Collecting Policy.