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Special Collections Reading Room Available by Appointment

Posted October 20, 2020 in JMU Libraries News, Special Collections News

The JMU Libraries Special Collections reading room in Carrier Library is now open to researchers by appointment.

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Schedule an Appointment: Appointment blocks are set for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the mornings and afternoons. Appointments must be requested at least 72 hours in advance of your desired appointment date to allow adequate time for processing and confirmation.

Safety: During visits to Special Collections, researchers will be required to wear a face covering and follow other safety measures as outlined in the JMU Libraries Fall 2020 Re-Entry Plan and JMU’s “Stop the Spread” guidelines.

Instruction sessions: Due to limited instructor availability, Special Collections will consider instruction requests on a limited basis for the fall 2020 semester.

Questions? Visit our website to learn more or request an appointment. For additional information, please contact library-special@jmu.edu.

Originally posted on August 21, 2020. Updated on October 20, 2020.