Preparing for Your Research Visit

In advance of your visit:

• Contact Special Collections and/or search our finding aids for materials relevant to your research query.
• Set up an appointment to view materials. Please allow at least three business days so that we may accommodate your visit. Estimate how much time you will need to view materials. Build in time for breaks and lunch if needed. Discussion with Special Collections employees is encouraged! 
• Make Special Collections aware of any accommodations you need.
• Our research room is in a secure area of the library. Arrange for someone at Special Collections to meet you at a predetermined time and place.
• Pay for a parking permit (can also be done at the time of your visit)
• Map or get directions to Lot C.
• Review our Researcher Guidelines.

The day of your visit:

• Bring a wallet, if needed for parking and/or lunch/snack breaks. Bring a water bottle if you'd like.
• Bring a camera, notebook, handheld or portable scanner, and/or laptop if needed. (scratch paper and pencils can be provided by the library).
• Pay for a parking permit (if not done in advance) at the kiosk in Lot C.
• Arrive and meet your Special Collections proctor at the appropriate time.