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Books, pamphlets, periodicals, microfilm collections, government documents, and oral histories are just some of the materials that one may search for using Orbis.Īdvanced searching in Orbis is the best way to construct targeted, sophisticated searches for specific collection materials. Orbisis the Yale University Library's online catalog and it serves as a powerful tool for finding information about the university's many special collections. Registering for and requesting materials from Special Collections repositories is increasingly done in Aeon, a workflow and materials' control software designed for special collections libraries and archives.

By requesting materials online prior to your visit to a special collections reading room, our staff can ensure that everything will be ready for you when you arrive. Most special collections materials at Yale are stored in secure, closed stacks that are only accessible to staff members, and many of our collections are stored in an off-site facility, requiring extra time to retrieve materials for patron use in our reading rooms.

ORBIS BOOKS CATALOG HOW TO

Special collections at Yale are described in a variety of databases and discovery tools. This page will demonstrate how to find and request materials in all formats. Reference librarians and archivists are always able to assist you. Contact individual repositories if you need assistance. The Primary Sources at Yale site provides additional information that will help you identify, find, and explore primary sources in all of Yale's libraries and museums.

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