Special Collections is open in Room 103 on Tisch Level 1, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-4 P.M., and other days by appointment. Email us at specialcollections@tufts.edu.
You can make an appointment to study books in Special Collections on Tisch Level 1 at a time of your convenience, or during Tuesday and Thursday afternoon open hours.
Most books in Special Collections also may be called to the TARC reading room on Level G by selecting a link in the catalog record, "Request to view this item in the Archives Reading Room." The exceptions are medieval manuscripts and manuscript fragments, which are available for study by making an appointment by email.
A note about the catalog:
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To schedule a research consultation, book an appointment or send an email to specialcollections@tufts.edu. To arrange a class visit, please contact Christopher Barbour, Head of Special Collections or use our form to schedule a special collections class.