The Manuscripts and Archives reading Room is found within Sterling Memorial Library at the heart of the the Yale University campus. For travel directions to New Haven and the University, please see Location & Directions | Manuscripts and Archives | Yale University Library.

• Researchers can find Manuscripts and Archives by entering Sterling Library through double doors located at 120 High Street (red path in the image to the right) or 301 York Street (blue path in the image to the right).
• Both entrances require that Yale students, faculty, and staff present their ID to gain entry.
• Both entrances require that non-Yale researchers present their visitation confirmation email to security staff stationed at those entrances in order to gain entry.
• Manuscripts and Archives's Cowles Reference Center and Reading Room is indicated in lavender in the image to the right.
• The closest restrooms, located in the Irving S. Gilmore Music Library, are indicated in green.