Plan Your Visit to Herskovits Library

We welcome all students, faculty and scholars from around the world to use our collections.

Rare Materials Guidelines and Policies

Rare, unique or delicate collection items are non-circulating but available for in-library use.

To use rare materials, request an appointment with the research consultation request form.

Policies

• Researchers are expected to be careful to avoid loss or damage to any materials
• Avoid using ink pens; please use pencils only for note-taking
• Do not eat or drink while using rare collections
• Take care when creating reproductions or photos. If the materials are fragile, please consult with staff.

You can see already-digitized collections on Digital Collections or see how to request a reproduction from the Herskovits Library.