Special Collections Reading Room
Prepare for your visit to our reading room and know what to expect when you arrive.
Hatcher Library South, Sixth Floor, Room 660AView floor plan
Our reading room is open to students, faculty, visiting researchers, and the general public. Appointments are required to access materials.
Register with us as a researcher so you’re set up to submit requests and make appointments.
Request materials and make an appointment to use them onsite in the reading room.
Request a visit for your students.
What to expect when you visit
You can bring in laptops, phones, pencils, and notepaper, but other belongings — such as bags, laptop sleeves, coats, and other outwear — must be stored in a locker outside the reading room.
Food, drink, pens, and markers are not permitted in order to protect our materials.
We allow photography, without flash. Fragile materials may require approval for photography or scanning.
We’ll provide instructions regarding the handling of collection material and, when appropriate, book rests, weights, and protective gloves.
