Explore Our Collections
Ask a Question
For questions about our Archival and Rare collections: spcoll@sandiego.edu.
For questions about Digital USD: digital@sandiego.edu.
Visit Us
We are here to answer your questions in person, by email, or by telephone. Our department is located in Copley Library's Mother Hill Reading Room and is generally open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm
Archives Reading Rooms
To make an appointment for in person research or to schedule a class visit, please email us: spcoll@sandiego.edu.
Special Collections Reading Room
To make an appointment to view our rare collections in person or to schedule a class visit, please email us: spcoll@sandiego.edu.
Digital Initiatives Lab
To make an appointment for a consultation or class visit with the Digital Initiatives Librarian in our Digital Initiatives Lab, please email us: digital@sandiego.edu.
Who We Are
Diane Maher
Head of Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives
C-205
diane@sandiego.edu
(619) 260-4721
Amanda Makula
Digital Initiatives Librarian, Associate Professor, Liaison to Ethnic Studies
C-001NA
amakula@sandiego.edu
(619) 260-6850
Michael Conlee
Archives and Digital Initiatives Assistant
C-001N
mconlee@sandiego.edu
(619) 260-2973
Gabrielle Wood
Archives Assistant
gabriellewood@sandiego.edu
(619) 260-2730
About Us
Mission
The Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives Department, supports the mission of Copley Library and the University of San Diego by collecting, arranging, preserving, and making accessible archival, rare, and unique materials for teaching, learning, and research. The University Archives provides access to primary sources that document the development, history, organization, people, and policies of the university. Digital Initiatives promotes scholarly communication through open access to university scholarship and by creating accessible and sustainable digital collections.
Vision
Copley Library's Department of Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives seeks to preserve the institutional memory of the University of San Diego; to provide open access to university scholarship; and to support teaching and research through its rare and unique collections.