Request Onsite Access to Special Collections

Special Collections are non-circulating and can be accessed in-person in the designated reading room. To access our collections in-person, follow the steps below:

1. Register for a Special Collections Account.
2. Submit requests for items you want to consult during your visit via your Special Collections Account.
3. Schedule a reading room appointment online. 

Allow at least 3 business days when scheduling a reading room appointment and submitting requests for onsite access to Special Collections materials. Our collections may be stored offsite, may be part of an unprocessed collection that requires screening, or contains restricted files. These materials will take additional time to make available in the reading room. 

If you are unable to visit in person, review our duplication services for remote access options.

For more detailed instructions on how to request onsite access for Special Collections materials, consult our Access Special Collections at UMD guide.