Tours of exhibits during regular hours or at other times may be arranged with advanced notice. The collections of the Clements Library are available for research purposes to all registered readers. Two pieces of identification are required for registration, including one with a recent photograph. Readers will be interviewed by Reader Services staff. These items will be checked by the reading room supervisor.
Secure lockers are available at no cost.
Food, beverages, and chewing gum are absolutely prohibited. Card catalogs for the Book, Manuscript, Map, and Photograph Divisions are located in the reading room, along with general reference works. Curators are available for consultation. Call slips are presented to the reading room supervisor, and material will be brought to readers. Readers are required to use great care in handling library materials.