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Rare Book Collections

Finding Rare Books

Here's how to use SHU Search to find rare books in the Seton Hall University Libraries.

  1. Select "Books" in the dropdown menu to the left of the main search bar.
    Search bar for SHU Search

  2. Type your keyword and click "Go."

  3. Once you have your search results, refine them to Held By Library > Archives and Special Collections.
    Menu showing how to limit Held By Library to Archives and Special Collections

Using Rare Books

Once you have selected the book you would like to read, you will need to set up a research appointment with the Msgr. Field Archives and Special Collections Center. Rare books may only be read on-site in the Reading Room, which is located on the first floor of the Walsh Library building.