A card catalogue provides access to the volumes in the library, and a listing of periodicals and vertical files is available. The Research Center is open to all researchers who need to use its materials for specific projects. The Center's holdings do not circulate. Photcopying services are performed by the staff. Reference service is provided by the Research Center staff.
Users fees apply.
Researchers are advised to contact the Center before visiting to obtain information regarding the holdings at the Center and fees and to arrange and appointment for a resaerch conference. The Research Center of the Baltimore Museum of Industry is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday evenings and Saturdays by special appointment. The Research Center and Museum offices are closed on Christmas, New Year's Day, and national holidays. Construction of the BMI Research Center has been partially funded by the Institute for Museum Services. Cataloging of the archival and manuscript collections and publication of this brochure have been made possible by a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.