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Directions
Researchers consult the holdings of the Archives and Manuscripts Department through two locations. Historical Manuscripts, Literary Manuscripts, and the University Archives may be requested through one public-service point on the first floor in Hornbake Library, the Maryland Room. The National Public Broadcasting Archives and the Library of American Broadcasting can be accessed via a separate public service point on the ground floor of Hornbake Library.
Directions to Campus by Automobile
- From Baltimore and Points North
- Take I-95 South to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495). Take
Exit 27 and then follow signs to Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College
Park). Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1. Turn right
on Campus Drive.
- From Virginia and Points South
- Take I-95 North to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495). Continue
North on I-95/I-495 toward Baltimore. Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward
College Park). Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
Turn right on Campus Drive.
- From Virginia and Points West
- Take I-66 East or I-270 South to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway
(I-495). Go East on I-495 toward Baltimore/Silver Spring. Take Exit
25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park). Proceed approximately two miles
south on U.S. Route 1. Turn right on Campus Drive.
- From Annapolis and Points East
- Take U.S. 50 to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495). Go North
on I-95/I-495 toward Baltimore. Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College
Park). Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1. Turn right
on Campus Drive.
- From Washington, D.C.(Northwest/Southwest)
- Take 16th St. North, which becomes Georgia Ave. North at Maryland/D.C.
line. Continue North to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495).
Go East on I-495 toward Baltimore. Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward
College Park). Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
Turn right on Campus Drive.
- From Washington, D.C.(Northeast/Southeast)
- Take Rhode Island Ave. (U.S. 1 North) which becomes Baltimore Ave. North at Maryland/D.C. line. Proceed through the city of College Park. Turn left at Campus Drive.
Directions to Campus via Metrorail
- From Washington, D.C.
- Take the Red Line train (towards "Glenmont") and get off at the "Gallery Place-Chinatown" or "Fort Totten" station. Then transfer to the Green Line train (towards "Greenbelt") and get off at the "College Park/U of MD" station. Get on the UM Shuttle bus for the free ride to the campus.
Directions to Hornbake Library once on campus
From Campus Drive
- Continue straight until you reach the circle with the floral "M".
Proceed 180 degrees around the "M", continuing on Campus Drive up the
hill. You will pass the Stamp Student Union on the right. Just past
the student union will be a stop sign. Turn right onto Union Lane. On
your left, you will see the entrance to the parking garage. This garage
is manned by an attendant and costs $2.00/hour to park (maximum $8/day).
After exiting the parking garage on foot, return to Campus Drive. At the intersection of Union Lane and Campus Drive, turn left, heading back down the hill on Campus Drive towards the "M" Before you reach the "M" you will see a large plaza to your left. Hornbake Library is at the eastern (bottom) of the plaza. Enter at the front entrance underneath the pillars. Click here for a map of the area.
Alternate parking options for Hornbake Library include the Stadium Drive Garage and the Paint Branch Drive Visitor Lot. Directions to these parking lots are available via the Department of Transportation Services.
Hornbake Library is located off of Campus Drive at the eastern (bottom) end of Hornbake Plaza. It is just up the hill from the traffic circle with the floral "M" and down the hill from the Adele H. Stamp Student Union. Enter at the front entrance underneath the pillars. Click here for a map of the area.
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Contact Us
Phone and Fax Numbers:
- Main Department: 301-405-9058
- Historical Manuscripts: 301-314-2712
- University Archives: 301-405-9060
- Literary Manuscripts: 301-405-9298
- National Public Broadcasting Archives: 301-405-9255
- Library of American Broadcasting: 301-405-9160
- Fax Number for Historical Manuscripts, Literary Manuscripts, and University Archives: 301-314-2709
- Fax Number for Library of American Broadcasting and National Public Broadcasting Archives: 301-314-2634
Email: http://www.lib.umd.edu/ARCV/info.html
Hours
Summer 2006 (May 15, 2006 - August 25, 2006)
10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, University Holidays excluded
Please note: our Saturday and Wednesday evening hours will resume in the fall.
National Public Broadcasting Archives / Library of American Broadcasting
10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday, or by prior appointment
