Special Collections is the repository for rare and unique materials in the Walker Library.
We promote research, student learning, and faculty and community engagement.
Special Collections is located on the 4th floor of the Walker Library and is open to the public.
In addition to Special Collections, there are several campus research centers that are open for your exploration.
These centers are not affiliated with the library and have their own operating hours and policies. Visit their websites to learn specific information before visiting,
Albert Gore Research Center. The Albert Gore Research Center is a unit of the College of Liberal Arts at Middle Tennessee State University, and functions as an institution dedicated to the study of modern American politics, education, and Southern U.S. history, with an emphasis on the participation of people and organizations from Middle Tennessee. It also houses the University archives.
Center for Popular Music. The Center for Popular Music (CPM) is a research center devoted to the study and scholarship of popular music in America. The Center maintains an archive of research materials stretching from the early eighteenth century to the present and develops and sponsors programs in vernacular music.
Center for Historic Preservation. Established in 1984 as MTSU's first Center of Excellence, the Center for Historic Preservation works with communities to interpret and promote their historic assets through education, research, and preservation.
