Description of 1st Floor (Basement), Waterloo Campus Library Expand All + Collapse All - The basement floor has the Archives & Special Collections, including the Julia Hendry Reading Room. There are also areas for librarians and library technical services. StatusLast checked: June 2nd, 2023Archives and Special CollectionsUniversity libraries often have archives and special collections departments. They collect rare and historically significant materials. Researchers from around the world will travel to university archives to do primary-source research.History classes may come to the archive for a class. However, anyone is welcome to come on their own. Ask to feel the cover of a 15th century hymnal or vellum that was used in ancient books.Laurier Archives and Special Collections acquires, preserves, and makes accessible archives and rare books of enduring value. Researchers from Laurier and beyond use archives and rare books to conduct primary-source research. Laurier Archives and Special Collections is open to students, staff, faculty, and the public. These holdings must be used in the Julia Hendry Archives Reading Room. To protect our unique archives and rare books, the space has a few more security precautions than other parts of the library:Lockers outside to hold bags, coats, and other personal belongingsNo pens, markers, or highlighters allowed in the reading roomNo food or drink allowedLarge window between archival staff area and the reading roomThe following devices are available in this space:Microfilm readerOverhead scannerElectrical outletsDepartment Head OfficesHead of Information ResourcesHead of Digital InitiativesHead of Archives and Special CollectionsLibrary Technical Services AreasVarious areas for library technical staffStudent employee roomAmenitiesSingle user, all gender washroom with accessibility features (example from main floor)Two multi-user, gender specific washrooms. Users can use the washroom that aligns with their gender identityWater-fountain Other SpacesShipping and receivingReview more of the libraryDescription and images of exterior, Waterloo campus libraryEntrance level, description and images of 2nd floor, Waterloo campus libraryDescription and images of 3rd floor, Waterloo campus libraryDescription and images of 4th floor, Waterloo campus libraryDescription and images of 5th, 6th, and 7th floors, Waterloo campus library