The Special Collections Department exists topreserve the region's and the University's heritage, and to makethese special collections readily available for inspection,evaluation, and research. The Department supports the use ofprimary sources by students and promotes the student'sunderstanding of archival and rare book collections. The SpecialCollections Department supports the mission and goals of GonzagaUniversity and of Gonzaga University Library. See Collection Development Policy for SpecialCollections.