Charlottesville, VA 22904
About
The Harrison/Small building houses the Mary and David Harrison Institute for American History, Literature, and Culture, which offers programs, fellowships, and exhibitions. The Institute’s building also houses the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library. The building also houses permanent and temporary exhibition space. Permanent exhibitions include “Declaring Independence: Creating and Recreating America's Document.”
The Taylor Nook, located on the third floor of the building, is a small quiet space for reading or study.
Find your way around Special Collections
Spaces
The Auditorium is located on the bottom floor of Harrison/Small and can be booked for University or public events, find out more and request a reservation.
The Special Collections Reading Room is located on the bottom floor of Harrison/Small and provides comfortable seating for use of Special Collections materials. Learn more about planning a visit to Special Collections.
Current exhibition
An exhibition to showcase our rich and assorted collections, highlighting the staff who make those materials discoverable and accessible. On view in the Small Special Collections Library through June 13, 2026.