Class Visits

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Classes with a specific project that would benefit from the use of the Newberry may schedule a class visit that includes orientations and research time. Applicants for library cards must be 16 years old or juniors in high school. The Newberry does not offer group visits to students who are too young to receive library cards.

The maximum size for group visits is 25 students.

Teachers of high school age students are encouraged to participate in the Newberry's Teacher Programs. Groups are also encouraged to visit the Newberry for Exhibits. Institutions that belong to the Center for Renaissance Studies Consortium should see the Renaissance Center's web page regarding class visits (www.newberry.org/renaissance/general/classvisits.html).

Preparing for Your Visit

We encourage all teachers to explore the Library's web site before visiting. Please pay special attention to the following sections:

• Research at the Newberry
• Collections at the Newberry
• Access to the Reading Rooms
• Online Catalog

For classes working on specific projects, a Reference Librarian may be able to provide additional guidance for preparation before the visit.

Scheduling Your Visit

To best prepare for and serve your group and to avoid multiple bookings of groups, we ask that you contact the Library as soon as you begin to plan your visit. A minimum of a two-week notice is required. To schedule a visit, contact Jill Gage at (312) 255-3635 or gagej@newberry.org.

Day of Your Visit

• Reader Registration: Any group member who does not already have valid Newberry readers' cards will need to register to use the reading rooms. Groups that are only taking tours will not need to register.
• Reference Assistance: Throughout the visit, assistance is available to all group members both on the third floor at the general Reference Desk and on the second floor at the Local and Family History Reference Desk.
• Lunch: There is a readers' lounge on the first floor with tables and vending machines (coffee, soft drinks, chips, candy). If you choose to bring a lunch, you will need to store it in a locker on the first floor. A list of local restaurants may be found at www.newberry.org/general/Accommodations.html.
• Reading Room Rules: Lists items that may not be used in the reading rooms.

Further questions? Contact Jill Gage at (312) 255-3635 or gagej@newberry.org.