Special Collections includes the following types of unique materials:

• Vogue pattern books
• Artists' books (books as art objects)
• Graphic novels (signed, numbered, or limited editions)
• Ad Archives (a small collection of ads arranged by subject)
• Paper Arts Collection
• Pop-up books (examples of paper engineering/art objects of special design)
• Annual reports of unique design

For the purpose of preservation, Special Collections also includes the following types of items:

• Non-standard size books (oversized/undersized/postcard books)
• Rare books
• Autographed items or items of unique value