Access

The Special Collections Research Center is currently closed as part of the University of Chicago Library's COVID-19 Closures.
Special Collections staff members are working remotely and may be reached by using our Contact Form.

Special Collections welcomes visitors from around the world and makes every effort to assist visitors in research during their stay in Chicago.

Please choose from the links below for more information pertaining to your planned visit.

If you are intending to visit Special Collections with a child, please see our policy on Minor-age Researchers and Children in Special Collections and contact us before you make plans for your visit.

Information for Researchers

Hours

How to Access the Library

Minor-age Researchers and Children in Special Collections

Accommodations

Location and Travel

Reading Room Guidelines

Policies Governing the Use of Archives, Manuscripts, and Special Collections

Guidelines for Reproducing or Publishing Materials

Request copies

Request materials to use in the reading room

Information for Planning a Class or Other Group Visit

University of Chicago Classes

Other College or University Classes

K-12 Classes

Community group visits