[3] These media are housed in the Kay Janney Library and Archives, which also is home to a small research collection of more than 2,500 books, scripts, manuscripts, clippings, posters, and audio-visual material related to the history of puppet theater worldwide.

[4] In addition to collecting materials to support research, the Ballard hosts frequent puppetry festivals, exhibits, and dramatic performances, most notably the 2015 National Puppetry Festival.

[5] The Institute also conducts puppet-making workshops and participates in local parades and cultural events.

[9][10] Previously located on UConn's Depot Campus, the Ballard was moved to the newly constructed Storrs Center in 2014.

[11] UConn is the only institution in the United States that offers a master's degree in puppetry.