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University of Virginia
Small Special Collections Library Collection Development Policy
http://www2.lib.virginia.edu/small/collections/policy.html
UVa Special Collections Library: Collection Development Policy
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books in original bindings of the period. The collection's particular strength is the Renaissance,
where such authors as Montaigne, Ronsard, Estienne, and Rabelais are well-represented. The
thirty-six volume Encyclopaedie, ou Dictionnaire raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers…
(1751-1780), known as the Diderot Encyclopedia, is unquestionably the most important title in the
collection.
Current collecting focus: Funds are currently unavailable for purchase in this area however,
appropriate gifts are accepted.
Archives of the University of Virginia
Holdings of the University Archives extend from the early 19th century to the present, with
strongest holdings from the twentieth century forward. Materials include the non-current records
of lasting value that are generated by or that document the activities of the students, faculty, and
administrators of the University. Records consist of information in any of a variety of formats such
as: correspondence on paper or in electronic form (email) office administrative files of information
organized by subject financial information on computer tape or microfiche invoices tape
recordings of meetings videotape or movie film of graduation etc., which are arranged in thirty-
one record groups.
Current collecting focus: The Rector and Visitors Office of the President Office of the Provost
Office of the Vice President for Administration faculty administrative staff and officers (personal
papers) students and alumni papers and facilities management.
PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY THE COLLECTIONS
Academic programs and institutes:
American studies
Rare Book School
Foreign language studies
British and American literature and history
Education
Media studies
Art and architecture
Music
Government
Religion
History of Science
Women's studies
African American studies
Sociology and anthropology
Geography
UVA history and life
Other Programs:
Library exhibition programs
Digital and electronic publications and resources
Public relations, development, and outreach of the Library and the University
University of Virginia Library
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