We set research appointments on Tuesdays through Saturdays between 9 a.m until 4 p.m., subject to availability. (Please check here for holidays and exceptions.) 

Please contact us with a few upcoming dates with arrival and departure times that will work for you, and we will reply with confirmation of availability. We will need a list of the materials you wish to view by 12 noon (ET) at least three operational days (Tuesday through Saturday) 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 Tuesday, we can usually set your appointment for Friday. If your request is after 12 noon on Tuesday but before 12 noon on Wednesday, we can set your appointment for Saturday. We are not open on Sunday and Monday, so if you request materials by 12 noon on Thursday, we can set your appointment for the following Tuesday.)

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?"