Items in rare or special collections generally do not circulate, but in some instances portions may be photocopied depending upon the condition of the material. Magazine and journal articles will be photocopied. Your use of photocopied material must adhere to current copyright restrictions. A. Smithsonian Institution Libraries processes requests as quickly as possible once they are received. The turn around time varies greatly and depends upon the material and the location of the requesting library.
Requests can take from a few days to several weeks.
We are unable to answer telephone calls or emails about the status of requests from individuals. Please contact your own library to check on the status of your request. A. No, Smithsonian Institution Libraries is not currently able to process email requests for ILL materials.