The Central Libraries Rare Books and Special Collections includes the Polk Rare Book Collection, the Sue Margaret Hughes Collection, the Jennings Collection and the Moody Special Collection. These and other library collections contain materials that are rare or very difficult to find, including: A first edition copy of Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations Medieval music manuscripts A copy of the first childrens' book, Orbis Pictus A facsimile of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales A 1617 edition of Barker's Latin-English Bible To see a complete list of our collections, click here. If you would like to see any of our rare books or special collections, contact: Susan Bowlin (254) 710-4791 Jennifer Borderud (254) 710-6677 If you would like more information about the Central Libraries Rare Books and Special Collections, please contact Kathy Hillman, Director of Special Collections, University Central Libraries by email, by phone at 254-710-6684 or in person in Moody Library, Room G-28.