Click here for tips on locating materials. Knowledgeable archivists and curators are available for consultation about research topics and strategies. Researchers often find it useful to meet in person with an archivist or curator, having made an appointment in advance. The different special collections at Yale have varying policies regarding response to email, mail, or telephone reference inquiries. Many repositories can devote a limited amount of time to answering such requests, depending on the nature of the inquiry.
Some special collections make use of off-site storage.
Retrieval of off-site materials requires advance notice. Check with each individual collection about its procedures. In order to best ensure access, call ahead and discuss your needs. Permission is required to duplicate materials in special collections. Since policies vary, researchers should discuss their needs directly with the staff of the appropriate repository.