How do I set an appointment to do research or use your collections?
Answer
We set research appointments, subject to availability, during our open hours of 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month. 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 contact us with a few upcoming dates that will work for you, and we will reply with confirmation of availability. Let us know what 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?"