The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections welcomes researchers to its reading rooms in the Harvey S. Firestone Library and the Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library.

Fall/Spring Semesters
• Starting with Fall 2009 semester
Monday to Friday:9-4:45


Summer 2009
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:45 - 4:15
Wednesday: 8:45 - 7:15 (June 2009 and July 2009 only)
August 2009
Monday to Friday:8:45 - 4:15

With the exception of the Scheide and Cotsen Children's Libraries, no appointment is necessary to use our holdings, but registration, including the presentation of photo identification (e.g., a driver's license) is required on arrival.

The Department's collections do not circulate outside our reading rooms, but photoduplication services are available. A reference librarian or archivist is on duty at all times, and curatorial assistance is available on request. Researchers should feel free to contact us prior to their visit with any questions they may have. For additional information concerning procedures, policies, and access, please follow the hyperlinks on this page.

Policy on use of digital cameras in the reading room

New policies regarding paging materials, effective 8 June 2009