How do I set an appointment to do research or use your collections?
Answer
We set research appointments in the Charles W. Joyner Reading Room at the South Caroliniana Library during our open hours of 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month, subject to appointment availability. We are closed to the public on Sundays, Mondays, and Saturdays except for the first Saturday of each month. (Please check here for holidays and exceptions.)
Please let us know what date and time would like to arrive and approximately when you plan to leave. We will need a list of the materials you wish to view by 12 noon (ET) at least three weekdays in advance to ensure we have time to locate all materials and bring anything that is stored offsite to the reading room. (For example, if you request materials by 12 noon on Monday, we can usually set your appointment as early as Thursday. If after noon on Monday but before noon on Tuesday, we can set your appointment for Friday.)
If visiting us in person is not convenient, we offer an hour of research-quality scanning at no charge. See "How can I see collection materials from South Caroliniana Library?"
Just contact us here when you're ready.
Please note that items that are part of the South Carolina Political Collections are not accessible at the South Caroliniana Library, but may be viewed by appointment only in the Dorothy B. Smith Reading Room in the Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library, Please visit the Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library for information on hours.