Special Collections
Need historical statistics on Louisiana? Looking for population data for Acadiana? Searching for family history?
Special Collections encompass the following:
- University Archives & Acadiana Manuscripts Collection
- Louisiana Collection
- Rare Book Collection
- Cajun & Creole Music Collection
- U.S. Government Information
- Digital Archives
- Scholars Hub @ UL Lafayette
- Data Hub @ UL Lafayette
Other Collections and Affiliates include:
- Blanco Public Policy Center
- Center for Louisiana Studies
- Ernest J. Gaines Center
- Guilbeau Center for Public History
- Hilliard Art Museum
Questions?
Research Guides
The guide to the UL Lafayette Special Collections shows how to research and explore our archives and services. We also offer research guides by academic discipline.
For guidance on citations and references to archival materials, view the guide on Special Collections Reference Citations.
Visits
Special Collections services are open to the public, whether University-affiliated or not. Making appointments in advance is strongly recommended, though not required. All materials in Special Collections are non-circulating and cannot leave the Jefferson Caffery Reading Room.
Users can make requests using the following methods:
- Call: (337) 482-6031
- Email: speccoll@louisiana.edu
- Chat: Ask Us! Special Collections
- Visit: Users are welcome to visit in-person. Special Collections is located in Room 314 on the 3rd Floor.
- Appointments: Although not required, appointments are strongly recommended. Complete a Research Appointment Form.
- Class Tours: Interested in bringing a class for a special collections tour? Complete a Class Tours Form.
- Scanning Services: Complete a Digitization Request Form.
Hours
Fall/Spring Semester
Monday – Thursday | 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday | 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday | CLOSED
Summer Semester
Monday – Thursday | 7:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Saturday | 1 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Sunday | CLOSED
Summer/Winter Intersession
Monday – Thursday | 7:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday | CLOSED
Note: Closed during major holidays and Saturday on holiday weekends
Policies
- Special Collections Policy
- Jefferson Caffery Reading Room User Policy
- Digitization and Photoduplication Policy
- Rare Book Collection Policies & Procedures
Interested in Donating to the Archives?
Complete the University Libraries' Deed of Gift Form (PDF). To transfer institutional records to the University Archives, complete the University Libraries' Internal Transfer Form (PDF).
Contact
Reference Desk/General Inquires
(337) 482-6031 | 3rd Floor | Room 314 | speccoll@louisiana.edu
Scott Jordan | Senior Instructor, Interim Head of Special Collections, and Digitization Archivist
(337) 482-5702 | scott.jordan@louisiana.edu
Neil Guilbeau | Reference Archivist and Instructor
(337) 482-1164 | neil.guilbeau@louisiana.edu
McKenzie Spears | Library Specialist
(337) 482-6457 | mckenzie.spears1@louisiana.edu
Mailing Address
Edith Garland Dupre Library
Special Collections, Room 314
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 E. St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70503
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