Join us for a tour of the renovated Library to learn more about the Clements Library and its collections. Tours begin with a presentation about our new space and an opportunity to view the current exhibit, The Pioneer Americanists: Early Collectors, Dealers, and Bibliographers. The Pioneer Americanists is a captivating look at the lives and careers of eight generations of outstanding Americanists prior to 1900. This exhibit is a captivating look at the lives and careers of eight generations of outstanding Americanists prior to 1900. Rarities from the remarkable collections of the Clements Library help provide a panoramic window on the early story of Americana appreciation, collecting and description.