Special Collections

Students looking at artist books in the archives office.

The New School’s Special Collections consist of rare and unique published materials, including books, magazines, journals, zines, recordings and scores. Researchers may consult Special Collections in library and archives spaces by appointment, only.

To schedule an appointment, use our Contact Us form.

Collecting Areas

  • New School Publications
  • Music
  • Art and Design

View a subset of special collections artists' books and zines: 

 
BROWSE ARTISTS' BOOKS
 
BROWSE ZINES

Instruction

Special Collections visits in the University Center Library's Philip Scaturro Quiet Study Room are temporarily suspended. If you wish to be notified about reopening plans, please submit an  Instruction Request Form and use the Alternative Appointment Date field to indicate the latest possible date when a Special Collections visit might be integrated into your syllabus.