Archibald S. Alexander Library

Archibald S. Alexander Library is a research library at Rutgers University in New Brunswick that houses extensive collections of humanities and social sciences materials spread across multiple floors. The building includes specialized sections for East Asian languages and government publications from multiple countries.

The library opened in 1956 as a replacement for an earlier campus building and was designed to accommodate large collections and student populations. This expansion reflected the university's growing role as a major research institution in the region.

The Special Collections preserve personal documents and diaries from the university's founding era, offering insight into the lives of its early leaders and their families. Visitors can experience how these historical records reveal daily routines and relationships from that period.

Government publications from the United States, New Jersey, and international sources are available on the main floor for public access and research. The East Asian language collections are located in an upper section of the building and can be reached by checking signage or asking staff for directions.

The East Asian section holds specialized collections in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages housed in the south wing of the second floor. This concentrated gathering of materials makes the library a notable resource for students and researchers focused on these language regions.

Inception: 1956

Part of: Rutgers University Libraries

Website: https://libraries.rutgers.edu/alexander

GPS coordinates: 40.50465,-74.45260

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05