Special Collections and University Archives are for everyone! Our diverse and inclusive collections cover a wide range of topics that enrich scholarly opportunities, and we welcome students, faculty, staff, community members, and researchers from all over the world to use our collections and services.
The Special Collections & University Archives (SCUA) reading room is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Research requests can be submitted prior to your visit. You can submit your request here. SCUA staff will be in contact within 1-3 business days.
You may fill out the SCUA patron registration form before your arrival.
Before your appointment:
WSU Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) is committed to both the access and preservation of our holdings. This means that while we are dedicated to providing our patrons with the best possible research experience, we must also have special rules to protect our materials.
- SCUA materials do not circulate and are to be used in the reading room only.
- Personal belongings, such as briefcases, backpacks, laptop/tablet cases, purses, and outerwear, must be stored under your table or against the wall as you view materials.
- All personal effects are subject to inspection prior to and following patrons viewing the materials.
- No food, candy, gum, or beverages.
- Notes should be taken on laptops, tablets, phones, or paper. Only pencils are allowed for note taking. Staff can provide you with a pencil and paper if you do not have them.
- When working with our materials, only one box may be viewed at a time. Please help us maintain the order by only removing one folder from a box at a time. Materials must be kept in the same order that they are found. Please return materials to their proper enclosures.
- Exercise care in handling fragile items. Staff may require the use of white gloves to handle some items.
- Patrons may not mark, paper-clip, staple, fold, or put sticky notes on any materials. Do not remove staples or other fasteners.
- Photocopies and scans will be made by a SCUA staff member. Fees may apply, as well as copyright laws and other restrictions. Fragile or rare materials may be rejected for reproduction.
- Photography of materials with phones or tablets is typically allowed, but cannot be done without prior approval from staff.
- Patrons who plan to publish or exhibit SCUA materials must obtain written permission and provide proper credit.
- Materials will not be pulled 15 minutes prior to the department closing.
- You will be asked to show a valid picture ID each time you visit Special Collections.