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John Peace Library Reading Room
John Peace Library
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
(210) 458-5505
Monday-Wednesday: 9:00 am - Noon and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday: By appointment
Friday: Closed
The John Peace Library Reading Room is the primary access point for manuscript collections and rare books.Manuscript collections must be requested 2-3 days in advance.
The Reading Room is located on the fourth floor of the John Peace Library at the Main campus. For researchers without UTSA parking permits, information about visitor parking can be found on UTSA's Main Campus visitor parking website.
Google Maps & Driving Directions
Institute of Texan Cultures Reading Room
HemisFair Park Campus
801 E. César E. Chávez Boulevard
San Antonio, Texas 78205-3209
(210) 458-2228
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday: Closed
Other hours by appointment - contact us for information.
The Institute of Texan Cultures Reading Room is the primary access point for University Archives, photograph collections and architecture-related manuscript collections.
The Reading Room is located on the HemisFair Park Campus on the third floor of the Institute of Texan Cultures. Upon entering the ITC front doors, elevators will be to the left. On the third floor, turn right out of the elevator and follow the hall around 2 right turns. The Reading Room will be on your left.
Parking: Visitors may park in the ITC visitor lot, directly in front of the building. Visitors with a UTSA parking permit may park along the fence behind the federal building.







