"Students can benefit in several ways from researching their school's history ... This is history that is near at hand and that has a direct connection to their lives."
Larry J. Hackman, New York State Archivist
Rules/Services
- Reading Room Guidelines
(PDF) - Common Research Topics (PDF)
- Deed of Gift (PDF)
Special Collections is the location in the library where all unique, fragile, and irreplaceable documents are held. The Arthur Porter Reading Room provides a place where people can come and use the public materials of Special Collections & Archives. The Special Collections contains books, manuscripts, and various types of collections relating to BYU-Idaho/Ricks College, Rexburg, Southeast Idaho, and the Church.
We welcome students and the public to come and see what we have to offer. Our staff is willing to assist in your research endeavors. The Archives' first priority is to serve the colleges and departments of the university. Some of the materials in the Archives are restricted because of the right to privacy and administrative reasons and are not available to students or the public.
Hours & Information:
Open Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(208) 496-9540
We may close temporarily at certain times for meetings and other special circumstances. Times that we re-open will be posted on the door. Special requests and other information regarding the reading room can be sent to Laurie Francis at francisl@byui.edu
The Real Blue Book
The Real Blue Book is an exhibit which has over thirty languages of the Book of Mormon which will be on display until July 2012. The first edition of the Book of Mormon will be on display alongside the exhibit.