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There are many rare and valuable books in the various subject-focused sub-collections in Special Collections.

Our published collections include African studies books, films, maps, newspapers, government publications, rare and Antiquarian books, and pamphlets.

Study resources and support. Explore subject guides or consult a friendly librarian. Get assignment help or watch a tutorial.

Special Collections is the preservation library and archive of UCT Libraries, with an array of rare holdings in a range of formats.