Special Collections - Phase Boxing
Here in Special Collections, we safeguard a wealth of rare books and artifacts that are desperately in need of preservation.
Special Collections - Vintage University Banners
As the 125th anniversary of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette draws to a close, the Dupré Library and the Special Collections department have showcased vintage university banners representing the years they were established.
The banners are displayed in the 1st floor stairwell and hallway of the library and in the Jefferson Caffrey Reading Room located on the 3rd floor.
Special Collections Access & Blanco Center Construction
Due to construction of the new Blanco Center, some archival collections may be inaccessible for the next several weeks. All Louisiana Collection items will still be available.
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Special Collections Policy
The Special Collections Department of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette University Libraries brings together a wide variety of materials representing the south and southwest Louisiana experience. Special Collections supports research for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and other scholars whose work relies on archival records, rare books, manuscripts, media, digital files, and other primary sources.
Spring Break Library Hours
April 2 – 11, 2026
Thursday, April 2 | 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, April 3 – Monday, April 6 | CLOSED
Tuesday, April 7 – Thursday, April 9 | 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, April 10 | 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 11 | CLOSED
All public service departments, including the Service Desks, Interlibrary Loan, Ask a Librarian/Chat, Reference Online Center (ROC) Lab, and STEP Labs, close 15 minutes before the building closes.
Regular hours resume Sunday, April 12.
Spring Break Library Hours
April 14 – 23, 2022
Thursday, April 14 | 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, April 15 – Monday, April 18 | CLOSED
Tuesday, April 19 – Thursday, April 21 | 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, April 22 | 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 23 | CLOSED
All public service departments, including the Circulation/Reserve Desk, Interlibrary Loan, Reference Desk/Chat, Reference Online Center (ROC) Lab, and STEP Labs, close 15 minutes before the building closes.
Spring Break Library Hours
April 1 – 5, 2021
Thursday, April 1 | 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, April 2 – Monday, April 5 | CLOSED
All public service departments, including the Circulation/Reserve Desk, Interlibrary Loan, Reference Desk/Chat, Reference Online Center (ROC) Lab, and STEP Labs, close 15 minutes before the building closes.
Spring Break Library Hours
April 12 – 21, 2019
Friday, April 12 | 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13 – Sunday, April 14 | CLOSED
Monday, April 15 – Wednesday, April 17 | 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, April 18 – Sunday, April 21 | CLOSED
All public service departments, including the Circulation/Reserve Desk, Interlibrary Loan, Reference Desk/Chat, Reference Online Center (ROC) Lab, and STEP Labs, close 15 minutes before the building closes.
Spring Break Library Hours
March 29 – April 7, 2018
Thursday, March 29 | 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, March 30 – Monday, April 2 | CLOSED
Tuesday, April 3 – Thursday, April 5 | 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, April 6 | 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 7 | CLOSED
All public service departments, including the Circulation/Reserve Desk, Interlibrary Loan, Reference Desk/Chat, Reference Online Center (ROC) Lab, and STEP Labs, close 15 minutes before the building closes.
Spring Break Library Hours
April 13 – 23, 2017
Thursday, April 13 | 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, April 14 – Monday, April 17 | CLOSED
Tuesday, April 18 – Thursday, April 20 | 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, April 21 | 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 22 | CLOSED
Sunday, April 23 | 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.
All public service departments, including the Circulation/Reserve Desk, Interlibrary Loan, Reference Desk/Chat, Reference Online Center (ROC) Lab, and STEP Labs, close 15 minutes before the building closes.
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