The Department of Special Collections and Archives is pleased to offer use of its collections to all researchers. No appointment is necessary to view the material, but it is highly recommended that you contact the department prior to your visit at 410-516-8348 to ensure that the material will be available upon your arrival. You may also e-mail staff directly with questions about the Department's policies or collections.
The Department is located on A-Level of the Eisenhower Library. Please note that a photo i.d. is needed in order to gain access to the library, as well as to register with the Department. The Department's hours are listed below:
The Department also offers a full range of photocopy and photography options to assist you with your research. Patrons may also take digital photographs of material (for research purposes only) at no charge. For more information about reprographic procedures, including information on requesting publication permission, please click here.
Special Collections material is fully searchable on the library's online catalog. A keyword search is a good way to start. For instance, if you want to look at books on the Dreyfus Affair, simply conduct a keyword search for "Alfred Dreyfus." The advanced keyword search permits you to limit your search to receive more precise results. You can limit your search by such options as publication date or location.