Wondering where all the cushions in the RLC have gone? We've sent them out to be re-upholstered! Sorry for the inconvenience - they will return before the start of the Spring semester....
UMBC now has trial access to the Orlando Online database. (Currently, on-campus access only.) Orlando: Women's Writing in the British Isles from the Beginnings to the Present provides entries...
The last two book sales of the semester have been scheduled! Come join us on: Wednesday Nov. 12th, 11AM - 5PM Tuesday Dec. 9th, 11AM - 5PM Library book sales are located in the back of the...
Why is a cemetery a good place to write a story? Why, because there are so many plots there! In addition to looking up terrible Halloween jokes, Special Collections has decided to get into the...
Explore the culture and history of East Baltimore! See a slice of urban life from the 70’s! Has much changed? Take a look and see for yourself – now available online: Elinor Cahn photographs....
The poetry of Special Collections, exhibit now through 11/26
Celebrating selected books, images, pamphlets, and broadsides is the exhibition Rhapsodies, Rhymes, and Runes: The Poetry of Special Collections, now on display in the Special Collections Reading...
We have a new cash to card machine in the print/copy/scan area! Now you don’t have to go to the RLC only to add money to your ID card. It takes general funds for printing/copying/scanning,...
UMBC now has trial access to the Digital Loeb Classical Library ebook collection. Epic and lyric poetry; tragedy and comedy; history, travel, philosophy, and oratory; the great medical writers...
The first book sale of the semester will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 16th and 17th, 9am to 4pm both days. Library book sales are located in the back of the Reference room. For more...
Come see Engeman's photos in person at Special Collections
John T. “Jack” Engeman may be one of the most prolific photographers that you’ve never heard of. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1900, Engeman graduated from the Naval Academy in 1924, remaining in...