Special Collections: Using Special Collections

All of our Special Collections materials are non-circulating. This means that they are used in the Reading Room during posted hours or by prior arrangement. There are a few guidelines for the researcher:

• Please sign the register when you come to the Reading Room with your name and the date.
• No food or drink is allowed in the Reading Room.
• Do not write on materials, or write on paper laid on the materials.
• Only pencils and writing pads or personal laptop computers may be used for taking notes.
• Bags, briefcases, and other allowed personal items are to be kept on the floor.
• Please handle the materials carefully, as many of the items are very fragile.

To learn more about the Reading Room, including step-by-step picture instructions on how the reading room operates please go here

The Reading Room is located on the third floor of the Library, and is open to the public.  Please check the Department's main website for Reading Room hours. Please call 812-237-2610 or email ISU-SpecialCollections@indstate.edu to set up a time for your research needs.

Researchers are allowed to take photos in the reading room, but please no flash. High-resolution scans are available upon request for publications, presentations, etc. Please see this page for copying fees. We accept physical request forms, e-mail requests, and letters.