Current UChicago students, faculty, and staff may book seats in the Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center reading room to consult rare books, manuscripts, or university archives.  

Appointments are not required, but are recommended to guarantee a seat.

The Reading Room Hours:

9a-4:45p (M, T, TH, F)

10a-4:45 (W) 

Please note we will be Closed 12-1pm for an hour lunch break starting June 13 - October28, 2022

If reservations are full, you may add your name to the Reading Room Seats Waitlist.  A Special Collections staff member will contact you if a seat opens up. 

While in the Library, you must abide by the requirements of the UChicago Health Pact.