Accessing Arts Library Special Collections: Welcome!

This guide outlines the steps required to request items to view in the ALSC reading room, how to then request an appointment (required) in the reading room, and how new users can register in Aeon.

Welcome to Arts Library Special Collections (ALSC)

This guide explains how to request items from our collections; how to make an appointment to view these items in our Reading Room; and how to register in Aeon if it is your first time using Special Collections materials.

Today's Hours

The ALSC reading room is open:

Fall and Spring semesters: Monday-Thursday 1pm-4:30pm and Friday 10am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm
Summer Sessions: Monday-Friday 1pm-4:00pm
Appointments may be required during recess

To find current access policy for non-Yale researchers, please see Plan your visit.

Questions? Visit Accessing Arts Library Special Collections guide or contact us at haasalsc@yale.edu

Access in Brief

[ Register in Aeon if you have not used Special Collections materials at Yale before! ]

To see current opening hours, visit the Buildings & Hours page. Seat reservations may be required during recess.

Non-Yale Researchers

Researchers will be required to register in the Yale Library special collections system, complete the University vaccine attestation process in advance of their visit, and show a copy of their approval email for admission to the library on the day of their visit. Plan your visit.