The Kenneth Spencer Research Library is home to some of the rarest and most precious volumes and materials in the world. The collections here encompass recorded human knowledge ranging from cuneiform tablets written four millennia ago, to the imagined far-future landscapes of science fiction authors being published today.
Spencer Research Library is open to everyone. We welcome the public as well as researchers and scholars from all academic disciplines.
The Collections
The unique and treasured collections at the Spencer Research Library include ancient and medieval manuscripts; one of the largest collections of Irish literature outside Dublin; special collections in the history of science and education; the Kansas Collection, the Wilcox Collection of Contemporary Political Movements, and the University Archives. More about the collections...
Visiting Spencer
Spring 2012 Hours
| Mon – Fri: | 9 am to 5 pm |
|---|---|
| Sat: | 12 pm to 4 pm |
| Sun: | closed |
For closings and hours during semester breaks and holidays, see our Exception Dates
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