Special Collections & Archives

Appointments should be requested at least 48 hours (two working days) in advance to allow time for materials to be retrieved.

For Winter 2024, research time is available

Mon - Thurs 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Fri 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

To best ensure confirmation for a preferred time slot, get in touch with us as far in advance as possible.

Visitors, please note the following:

• Visitors must have a confirmed appointment to use materials.
• Visitor appointments are for a designated date and time.
• Visitors are required to observe safe handling procedures of all collection materials.
• Before the visit, the researcher is subject to a Research Interview to facilitate efficient use of on-site research time.

See the Special Collections Schedule for specific dates regarding closures and abbreviated hours.

• A maximum of two visitors are allowed per research team time slot.
• No food or drinks are allowed in the reading room.

The University Campus will close: Dec 21 - Jan 1 (Winter Holiday) & Mon Jan 20 (MLK Day)

If you have questions regarding Special Collections & Archives materials, policies, or procedures, please get in touch with the Special Collections Librarian at jhatcher@tamiu.edu.

Thank you for your patronage!

• SPARC Open House, Thurs 3 pm, Sept 12, 2024, KLM 203 - Visit the Reading Room, meet our Archives team, and learn how to access our unique research materials.
• Campfire Stories: Texas Tales of the Supernatural, Weds 1 pm, Oct. 23, 2024, KLM 203 - TAMIU Special Collections and Archives invites both storytellers and listeners to spend an afternoon in the Archive sharing Texas tales of the supernatural during the most spooktacular time of the year! Reserve a seat at: https://tamiu.libcal.com/event/13078361