Research and Education Offices
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Research and Education Central Office and Fellowships Program, Center for Renaissance Studies, Hermon Dunlap Smith Center for the History of Cartography, D'Arcy McNickle Center for American Indian History, Dr. William M. Scholl Center for Family and Community History, Professional Development Programs for Teachers
Reading Rooms/Collections
Tuesday - Thursday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Friday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
General Reading Room, Department of Special Collections, Reference Desk and Bibliographical Center, Local and Family History/Genealogy
Exhibit Galleries
Monday, Friday, Saturday, 8:15 am - 5:30 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:15 am - 7:30 pm Galleries are closed on Sunday.
Holidays for 2007
Administrative offices, reading rooms, and exhibit galleries will be CLOSED on:
On a very small number of occasions, some or all divisions of the Library may close early. Currently scheduled early closings are:
Access to the Reading Rooms/Collections
A Newberry Library reader's card admits person age 16 and older (or a junior in high school) to the reading rooms to use the collections. You must come to the Library to register for a card; a photo ID, proof of current address (driver's license, bill, etc.), and a research topic that can be supported by the collections are required to obtain a reader's card. The attendant at the security kiosk on the first floor will ask to see your photo ID and then will provide you with a registration form and direct you to the Reference and Bibliographical Center on the third floor to complete the process.
For additional information, or to make arrangements for a High School or University class tour and orientation, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions pages.