Distinct from the Getty Library's general collections of library books and periodicals, special collections contain unique archival primary source materials in areas of art history and visual culture, including original rare books, manuscripts, prints, photographs, documents, letters, and ephemera.

To search all special and general collections material, use the Library Catalog.

To browse curated topical overviews of specialized areas of research, view Research Guides.

To view finding aids and container lists for large archives, search the Research Collections.

To access material in special collections in-person, see Special Collections Access and Use Policies.