In partnership with the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS), the Benson is a global destination for research and study, with over a million volumes as well as a wealth of original manuscripts, photographs and various media related to Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean and Latina/Latino presence in the United States.
You can access the Carranza Collection through the Rare Books Reading Room.
Operating hours:
Library: Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm
Rare Books and Manuscripts Reading Room: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Closed Saturdays and Sundays
Using the Rare Books Reading Room
- Researchers may make appointments here.
- To protect our collections, researchers are encouraged to wear a paper or cloth mask that covers the nose and mouth when viewing materials.
- All materials must be used in the Rare Books Reading Room.
- Bags, coats, hats, umbrellas and other personal items must be stored in provided lockers. Food, liquids and gels, gum, candy, pens and notebooks are not permitted in the reading room.
- If you do not have your own pencil or loose-leaf paper, we will provide them. You may use a phone, camera and personal computer. Tripods and scanners are not permitted.
- All patrons should wash their hands at least once every 45 minutes.
- Requests for scans or copies are considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with donor restrictions and copyright law. Our duplication fees can be found here.
- For a complete list of reading room rules, please contact rare books staff.
Maribel Falcón is a Librarian for U.S. Latino/a/x Studies at the Benson Latin American Collection
Contact the Benson:
Email: blac@lib.utexas.edu
Phone: (512) 495-4520
Visit the Benson Collection
Address:
Sid Richardson Hall
2300 Red River St
Austin, Texas 78712
