East Hall (may be closed during tours and class visits)
Atomic Era Materials from the Collections Exhibit in the East Hall is now closed View brochure
Watch this space for news of upcoming display of rare books from the 5th floor Special Research Collections
Reading Nook
Browsable Reference: Browse books from the History of Science Collections to get a start on your research (bibliographies, biographical and topical encyclopedias, companions to research, introductory works, primary and secondary source readers, textbooks). These items are non-circulating and should remain on the 5th floor. (No food, but drinks okay)
Children's Books: Browse children's books on a variety of topics in history and science.
Topical Displays: View changing topical displays designed to highlight materials from the collections connected to current events, news and featured themes.
Current Display: Atomic Era Materials from the Collections (view brochure)
Please see a desk attendant if you want to view these materials in the Reading Room, or if you want to request copies.
5th Floor Foyer
Display Case #1 Periodicals from the Nichols Rare Books & Special Collections
Display Case #2 Periodicals from the History of Science Collections
Display Case #3 Periodicals from the Bass Business History Collection
Display Case #4 Selections from the Bizzell Bible Collection
Display Case #5 Cuneiform Brick View catalog record & 3D model
Reading Room
Display Case #6 Frequently changing display
Display Case #7 Frequently changing display
SOUTHWEST HALLWAY
Display Case #8 Martin J. S. Rudwick Collection, Kenneth L. Taylor Collection, Hugh S. Torrens Collection, David B. Kitts Collection, Leo Laporte Collection, Bill Moore Collection
Display Case #9 Herbert Holl Collection, George Miksch Sutton Collection, Lois Lenski Children's Literature Collection, George J. Goodman Collection, Instrument and Artifact Collection, Marilyn B. Ogilvie Collection, Jackson Rinn Pope, III Collection
Display Case #10 Paul E. Klopsteg Collection, John Robert Christianson Collection, Duane H. D. Roller Collection, Everett Lee DeGolyer Collection, James G. Harlow, Sr. Collection
BIZZELL BIBLE ROOM (typically accessible during tours and class visits)
Display Case #11 King James Bible
Display Case #12 Brian Walton's Polyglot Bible