Although
the University Libraries receive support from the state of
Arkansas to maintain and develop their resources, Special
Collections actively solicits gifts to increase the holdings
of the division and to make them more accessible to the research
community. Gifts of materials or money contribute significantly
to the advancement of knowledge.
The
University Libraries welcome donations of rare books on all
subjects, but Arkansas print and manuscript materials are
particularly valued contributions to the mission of Special
Collections. These may include diaries, journals, personal
memoirs and correspondence, legal, business, and financial
records, drawings, photographs, maps, or other records. They
may have been created by individuals or families, renowned
or unknown, or by organizations including churches, schools,
social clubs, or political parties.
The
Special Collections archival staff prepares manuscript materials
for use. This task may include cleaning, arranging, and
boxing papers, and in some cases preparing the material for
preservation on microfilm. Information about the materials
is entered into the Libraries' catalog, InfoLinks, and on
the Special Collections web site. When donors place family
manuscripts or other rare materials in Special Collections,
they can be confident that these materials will be carefully
maintained in a secure environment. Through the years,
they will be a lasting memorial to the donors and their achievements.
For
additional information please contact Tom Dillard, Head of
Special Collections, at (479) 575-5577 or by email at tdillar@uark.edu.
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modified: Friday, May 12, 2006
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