Consulting Materials in Beinecke’s Reading Room

The Beinecke Library reading room is open to anyone with a research interest in using materials in Beinecke’s collections. Hours information is available here: Hours & Other Details.

In order to use the reading room, you will need to register as a reader in Yale Library’s special collections system.  Please visit Using Special Collections at Yale University for instructions on how to complete these steps.

Once you have registered, you must request the materials you wish to consult using request links in Archives at Yale or Quicksearch at least two business days in advance of your visit.  Please see our find and request page or email beinecke.library@yale.edu for assistance in registering as a reader or requesting materials. 

Public Visitors