Appointment Information
Public access to the collections of the University Archives & Historical Collections (UAHC) is provided at the Main Library Murray & Hong Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room, by appointment only. Appointments must be scheduled at least three (3) business days in advance: this reflects the time required to page and transport the materials. Appointment times are Monday through Friday, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM ET. For assistance, please contact UAHC via email at archives@msu.edu or telephone at (517) 355-2330.
For your visit to the Main Library Murray & Hong Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room to be successful, these steps need to be followed.
- Register for an account. Only has to be done once.
- Review finding aids and/or select materials using the Get It button in the library catalog.
- Make an appointment to visit the Reading Room located in the Main Library. Appointments are required and must be made no less than three (3) business days in advance. The reading room is open Monday - Friday, 10AM - 4PM.
There are a limited number of seats available in the reading room. Seats are reserved based on the number of people in your party. If other people will be coming with you to your appointment, they also need to complete the following steps: register for an account, make an appointment, and request the materials they want to view within the 3 business day time frame.
We are happy to answer reference questions or provide other services to help you plan your visit. Please contact via email or telephone 517‑355‑2330.
All UAHC patrons are required to abide by all rules and directions of MSU, the MSU Libraries, and all MSU Libraries staff regarding the health and safety of patrons, staff, and the community. Visitors are expected to follow the reading room guidelines to ensure the long term preservation of the collections.
For those unable to visit MSU, UAHC also offers email and telephone reference support.