University of Cincinnati

Blegen Library Archives and Rare Books – 
University of Cincinnati

The Archives and Rare Books library at the University of Cincinnati is located on the 8th floor of the Blegen Library.

Entrance of Blegen Library
Blegen Library (photo: Imandir on wikipedia.org)

The collection represents the range of the written word from early manuscripts and incunabula to modern first editions and fine press books. While containing rare books of many genres, the areas of strength are North American Indians, early travel and exploration, 18th Century British literature, and the history of the book.

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00pm, Saturday-Sunday closed

Phone: 1-513-556-1959

Web address: http://www.libraries.uc.edu/arb.html

Physical address: 2602 McMicken Circle, Cincinnati, OH