The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) is the unit within the George Mason University Libraries charged with acquiring, documenting, preserving, and providing access to primary research collections and documents. SCRC also manages the non-current and archival records of George Mason University, is responsible for the preservation and access to the University's theses and dissertations, and undertakes, through its Oral History program, the creation of audiovisual documentary resources. SCRC services, collections and programs support the teaching and research activities of George Mason University and also serve the community at large.

Documents in SCRC are authentic, original, often unique, valuable, fragile, or otherwise exceptional. Some have the capacity to evoke the past, and embody the transmittal of knowledge over time. Others simply function as the only record of an individual or corporate life. SCRC preserves the materiality of information as it has been recorded and distributed in its original format. SCRC also adds value to its holdings through selective digitization and through interpretive exhibits, instruction, and programming.

SCRC collects materials primarily related to: George Mason University’s programs, events, and curricula; Virginia and Northern Virginia history and development; military conflicts and conflict analysis and resolution; visual and performing arts; artists’ books; transportation and planning; and photography. The Center conducts an active oral history program, regularly adding to the collection.

scrc.gmu.edu

Contact us at our email: speccoll@gmu.edu