We encourage researchers to schedule an appointment by logging into their Special Collections account. Walk-in researchers are also welcome as long as the reading room is not already at capacity. 

Appointments can be made through your Special Collections account. 

• Please create a new Special Collections account or log into your existing account to make an appointment or place requests for materials in the collections.

• Items that can be taken into the Reading Room include pencils, note paper or notebooks, laptops, tablets/pads, cameras, chargers, and cell phones. Food, drinks, pens, and other personal items like bags, briefcases, purses, laptop or camera cases, outerwear, and umbrellas should be left in a secure locker.  

• LSU Special Collections materials are non-circulating and can only be used in the Reading Room in Hill Memorial Library.  

• Some collections are stored off campus and require additional time to retrieve,  typically 3-7 days. Talk to a staff member for assistance in placing requests from remote storage.  

• Unprocessed collections materials may be used only with permission from a curator. A staff member can assist with this process. 

• Items currently on exhibit are unavailable for use in research or instruction unless special approval has been requested in advance and agreed upon by library staff.  

• Patrons may photograph archival and manuscript materials (without flash) after completing a Camera User Policy form, obtained from reference desk staff. 

• Duplication and digitization services are available.