Hello!  Special Collections is open for you to drop in and view the books below on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 8:30-4:30pm.  We are located on the 2nd floor of 15 West, Room 201 (take elevators 5 or 6 and make a left).  

Here are some things to know about our Reading Room:

• Food and drink are not allowed in the Reading Room.
• Please wash your hands (sink across the hall from the Reading Room as well as bathrooms before the double doors on the 2nd floor).
• All bags and coats must be stored on the coat rack or secure lockers outside of the Reading Room.
• You can have pencil, paper, phone, tablet, and/or laptops (no pens).

Please make an account in our appointment system (you can do this before or when you arrive):

RISD users login with their RISD login

The first time you login you will be asked for your email and phone as well as reading through the Reading Room guidelines.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!