Archival research services
The reading room is free and open to the public. Due to the unique and often fragile nature of our collections, materials are available for access under supervised use and by appointment only. We also offer remote reference and reproduction services. Meet our staff and plan your research.
About Archives and Special Collections
We identify, collect, interpret, and provide access to rare and unique materials. We also support research and teaching of the health sciences and medical humanities and preserve the institutional memory of UCSF. Learn more about us and our projects and partnerships.
Explore materials
UC Library Search for archives
Find special collections, rare materials, university archives, and manuscripts.
Example: the organon
Online Archive of California (OAC)
Find detailed descriptions of primary resource collections maintained by more than 350 institutions, including UCSF.
Example: dritz papers
