Mission
College Archives & Special Collections (CASPC) serves as the designated repository for records of Columbia College Chicago and collections of select rare books, publications, and manuscripts which:
- support College curricula in a student-centered environment
- document and disseminate the narrative legacy of the College
- weave Columbia College Chicago into the culture of the city and the world
CASPC provides a welcoming interactive environment to discover, evaluate, and integrate primary and secondary resources of enduring value to a diverse community.
PHILOSOPHY:
- Creating innovative and open pathways to resources
- Providing educational opportunities to stimulate research and creativity
- Inspiring collaboration on a global scale
- Encouraging freedom of inquiry while honoring creators’ rights
- Complying with professional best practices and technical standards
- Preserving collection holdings in stable formats for future generations
