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The Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center reading room is open to all Non-UChicago & UChicago Alumni researchers who wish to consult rare books, manuscripts, or university archives. 


Reading Room Hours are:

September 30 - December 13, 2024: 

  • Monday: 1p-4:45p
  • Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9a-4:45p
  • Wednesday: 10am -4:45p

 

-Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, confirmed by Special Collections staff. 

-Reservations are required for admittance to the building.  

-Materials should be requested 1 business day before your appointment. 

 
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. 

See Reading Room Seats Grid to view seat availability in a grid view.