We look forward to supporting your research needs in the Special Collections reading room.
Access to the reading room is by appointment.
Identify Material
Before scheduling your visit, determine what materials you would like to view by consulting our library catalog. There you can search for rare books and archival collections. If you know what specific archival collections you'd like to view, and need to identify specific boxes, collection guides can be found in the Texas Archival Resources Online.
If you need assistance finding material, please feel free to contact us to discuss your research topic.
Schedule Your Visit
Once you've identified the material you'd like to view, submit your appointment request. Special Collections staff will reach out to you with appointment availability options after the request is submitted.
Some material may be stored offsite and will require 3-5 business days to retrieve the material before your scheduled appointment.
Review Reading Room Guidelines
First time visitors will need to be familiar with our reading room guidelines and sign a registration form.