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Discusses the financial difficulties facing libraries when they try to acquire special collections. Variety of formats in which information is available; Need for libraries to acquire originals; Formation of cooperative relationships by educational research centers and the Newberry Joint Acquisition Program at the Newberry Library in Chicago; Joint acquisition and ownership contracts worked out by the University of Illinois and Newberry Libraries.

The article discusses a series of events to be held in Chicago, Illinois from October 1-10, 2015 including an inaugural lecture sponsored by Chicago Collections and the Chicago Open Archives showcasing library collections for both residents and visitors.

The article offers information on the Kathryn DeGraff Award for the Best History Department Undergraduate Methods Course Paper to be given by DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. The award was named after Kathryn DeGraff to commemorate her 40-year career as the university's Head of Special Collections and Archives. According to James Korkar of the university's Department of History, the works of DeGraff student have to ability to function as professional historians with primary sources.

This article highlights the Rare Books and Manuscripts Section program of the 124th Annual Conference of the American Library Association on June 23-29, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. Some speakers discussed the issues, challenges, and responsibilities involved in collecting and managing treasured cultural materials. David Easterbrook of the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies at Northwestern University, described the library's efforts to make the collection available to everyone, regardless of affiliation.

Looks at libraries which are dedicated to preserving the record of gay and lesbian life. Chicago's Gerber-Hart Library and Archives; Other facilities in the United States and Canada; Thoughts on why such libraries are necessary; Protests of the book `Daddy's Roommate'; More. INSET: Gay archives list available..