Specific items can be requested at the reference desk on the main floor. Upon retrieval, they can be consulted in the special collections reading room on the first floor and they do not circulate. The collections are available for use from 9:00 am until 4:45 pm Monday to Friday. Advance notice of at least 24 hours (1 business day) is required for all manuscript use. Retrievals take place at 10:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm Monday to Friday.