Welcome to Special Collections and University Archives
Use this database to search for collections available in Old Dominion University Libraries Special Collections and University Archives. It includes Music Special Collections located in the Diehn Composers Room, University Archives, and Community Collections.
Tips
- Browse collections by "collecting scope" (repositories), name (collections), topic, person/organization, or university office or topic in the navigation menu above
- To search all collections, type a keyword into the search bar, or create advanced searches by clicking the + button to add a new line to your search
- To search an exact phrase, use double quotes around your query. (e.g "Literary Festival")
- For other tips on using the database, take a look at the Introduction to the ODU Archives Database video on the Libraries YouTube channel
Other Tools
- To search for rare books, theses, and dissertations, use the Libraries catalog, Monarch OneSearch
- To search for digitized collections, use the ODU Libraries Digital Collections site
- Curated digital exhibits using Special Collections and University Archives material can be found on the ODU Libraries Online Exhibitions site
- Electronic versions of theses/dissertations, yearbooks, and other university publications can be found in ODU Digital Commons
