The Special Collections reading room.
Special Collections Department
Special Collections houses materials in three divisions: Manuscripts, Mississippiana & Rare Books, and University Archives. Manuscripts and Mississippiana & Rare Books are located in Special Collections and University Archives is serviced from the Congressional and Political Research Center. (See Location for maps and details.)
Reference service is available from the Special Collections Reference desk, by correspondence, and by telephone and e-mail.
All materials must be used in the department. Photo reproduction services are available but must be performed by the staff.
Because of the uniqueness and value of materials in Special Collections, security measures are in place at all times. Lockers are provided for materials not required for taking notes. Researchers are asked to sign in and out on each visit, and to sign for all materials requested. All materials will be checked prior to the researcher's departure.
Before coming to Special Collections to do research, please download and complete the Research Application (located at the bottom of the left sidebar), and download and read the Research Rules.
All manuscript and archival materials must be reserved in advance for use on Saturdays.
Just a sampling of what you will find in Special Collections...
Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
