Established in 1955, the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections is the unit responsible for providing library services and public access to the largest holdings of rare books and special collections in Canada. This anniversary exhibition features a selection of seventy items recently used in research, teaching, and learning at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library. The exhibition and catalogue are inspired by moments of discovery and creativity in the seminar room, reference desk, and reading room.
Exhibition and catalogue organized by David Fernández, with contributions from RBSC staff.
To view some of the books in a digital exhibit created by the Old Books New Science Lab click here
There will be several curator-led tours for this exhibition. All tours are free and open to the public
Dates
Wednesday noon tours (12:00-12:45)
September 17 and 24
October 8 and 22
November 19 and 26
December 3 and 10
Thursday evening tours (6:00-6:45)
October 9
November 13