Clapp Library

Special Collections and College Archives

Special Collections and College Archives holds rare and unique items such as early printed books, manuscripts, historical artifacts, ephemera, contemporary fine press and artist’s books, and materials related to the College’s history.

Our staff brings expertise and creates a welcoming atmosphere that encourages curiosity, critical inquiry, and lifelong learning through instruction and collaboration.

miniature books collection
Explore Our Collections

Students in SCCA
Teach with Special Collections and Archives

Faculty are encouraged to schedule class sessions; we design engaging, syllabus-based collaborations that enrich student learning.

Illuminated manuscript
Visit by Appointment

Helena de Lemos, Special Collections Librarian 

hdelemos@oxy.edu

Alanna Quan, Archivist

aquan3@oxy.edu

The Reading Room is open Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm or by appointment.
We are located on the third floor of the Library.

Questions?

Our Team

Helena de Lemos
Special Collections Librarian
hdelemos@oxy.edu 

Jocelyn Webb Pedersen
Coordinator, Book Arts Program
pedersen@oxy.edu 

Brian Chambers
Interim Director
bchambers@oxy.edu

Alanna Quan
Archivist
aquan3@oxy.edu

 

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Contact the Library
Academic Commons

Mary Norton Clapp Library
1600 Campus Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Phone: (323) 259-2640
library@oxy.edu