Special Collections Service Updates
Special Collections is open by appointment only to University of Arkansas faculty, staff, and students.
Limited appointments are available and must be confirmed by staff.
Digital collections and remote research assistance will remain available for all researchers.
Appointment Guidelines
- For the safety of Special Collections staff and researchers, no more than four researchers will be allowed in the reading room at a time, and in accordance with state mandate and university policy, researchers will be required to wear face coverings at all times while inside the library.
- Advance appointments for University of Arkansas faculty, staff, and students are required.
- Appointments must be scheduled and all materials requested a minimum of 3 business days in advance. Additional materials cannot be made available while you are onsite for your research appointment.
- For the safety of our researchers, all materials will be quarantined after use. Due to space restrictions, limits apply to the number of materials that can be consulted each day.
- Contact specoll@uark.edu for more information.
How to Schedule an Appointment
Contact specoll@uark.edu to schedule and confirm your appointment at least three days in advance of your visit.
Advance confirmation for appointments from staff is required.
Appointments are available:
- Monday, 1-4 pm
- Tuesday, 1-4 pm
- Wednesday, 1-4 pm
- Thursday, 1-4 pm
- Friday, 1-4 pm
Note that these policies and procedures are subject to change.
Remote Research
While Special Collections is open at this time only to University of Arkansas faculty, staff, and students, all researchers, regardless of institutional affiliation, are welcome to contact Research Services for remote reference assistance. Email specoll@uark.edu for more information.
Please note that delays may occur as we implement new health and safety guidelines.
Reproductions
Beginning August 17, reproduction services will resume. The patron-accessible scanner in the reading room will not be available, but researchers may bring their own cameras for personal use. Digitization and photocopy services are also available.
Please note that delays may occur as we implement new health and safety guidelines.