Special Collections Hours and Events
Hours
Appointments should be requested at least 48 hours (two working days) in advance to allow time for materials to be retrieved.
For Summer 2025, research time is available
Mon - Thurs 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. / Fri 8 a.m. - 12 noon
Make an appointment at 956.326.2109
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.
Schedule
The following guidelines are in effect at the Archive
- 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: Mon May 26 (Memorial Day), Thurs Jun 19 (Juneteenth), Fri Jul 4 (Independence Day).
SPARC will have short hours on Fridays Jun 6 - Aug 8, 8 a.m. - 12 noon
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!
Events
- SPARC Open House, Thurs 3 p.m., 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 p.m., 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
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