Visit

• Monday–Friday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
• Saturday, Sunday, holidays: Closed
• We are open from 12:00–5:00 pm the following Sundays during the spring 2026 semester: February 8, March 8, April 11, May 10
• We will close at noon on April 16 in preparation for our Open House event.

During Rebel Hours (Finals Week, Winter Break, and Spring Break), access to the Libraries is limited. We recommend that you schedule an appointment to visit Special Collections and Archives.

Special Collections and Archives is located on the third floor of Lied Library on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. When you exit the elevator, turn right. If you take the stairs, turn left.

For taxis, rideshare services, or driving directions, use the address:
961 East Harmon Ave

This address will bring you to the north-side entrance of Lied Library, which is closest to Special Collections and Archives. Ask your driver to pull into the metered parking area on the right.

Do not use the mailing address (4505 Maryland Pkwy), as it will direct you to the wrong side of campus.

Metered parking along Harmon Avenue is closest to Lied Library. You can also park in nearby UNLV parking lots.

Nearby options include:

• Lot I
• Lot J
• Lot N

Accessible parking is available in all lots and along Harmon Avenue.

Parking regulations are enforced on weekdays during the academic year. You must have a permit or pay for metered parking using the PayByPhone app

Fall/spring semester

• Monday–Thursday, 7:00 am–7:00 pm
• Friday  7:00 am–1:00 pm

Summer Semester

• Monday–Thursday, 7:00 am–5:00 pm
• Friday, 7:00 am–1:00 pm
  

After 1:00 pm on Fridays, you may park for free in any metered space or any unoccupied space labeled "Student" or "Staff".

If you plan to spend an extended period in Special Collections and Archives, you may find it more convenient to purchase a daily or weekly permit from UNLV Parking Services.

If any special accommodations for your visit are needed, please contact us in advance or call 702-895-2234 and we will do our best to meet your needs.

You must complete a registration form during your first visit. After that, you only need to sign in each day.

You may request materials by completing call slips. All materials must be used in our reading room.

Food, drinks, gum, and tobacco products are not allowed. Please store these items in your locker.

You must store personal belongings, including bags, backpacks, laptop sleeves, and coats, in a locker before using materials.

Phone calls are not allowed in the reading room. Please step into the main library if you need to take a call.

To protect materials, use pencils only. Pens are not allowed.

Handle all materials with care. Keep items flat on the table and do not trace, write on, or fold them. Staff will provide supports for bound materials.

Wear gloves when handling photographs, film, or slides. Do not wear gloves when handling books or paper materials.

You may request multiple boxes, but you may use only one box at a time. Remove one folder at a time and use out cards to mark your place.

You may take photos or self-scan most materials, provided this does not damage materials or violate copyright. Staff may restrict equipment use if necessary. Feeder scanners are not allowed.

We reserve the right to limit or refuse access to materials when necessary.

Visitors and patrons are welcome to explore the Special Collections reading room on their own. Those wishing to visit the inner reading room are asked to leave their bags (including purses) at the front desk before entering.

Outside organizations with three or more individuals may also schedule a more detailed tour with staff where we can provide general or customized information on our collections or a behind the scenes look at preservation lab, or digitization lab. Please fill out our tour form to schedule a tour for your organization, pending staff availability.

A research trip to Special Collections and Archives will be different from a typical visit to the library. Look at the list below to get an idea of the steps involved in a visit to our reading room.

Watch our visiting Special Collections video.

1. Before you arrive, search Special Collections and Archives (finding aids) to identify collections and boxes you would like to use.
   1. For books, consult the library catalog.
2. Even if you need only a few folders, we will bring you the entire box. Be sure to record box numbers rather than folder numbers.
3. On your first visit, you will complete and sign a registration form. This form is valid for one calendar year.
4. At each visit, sign in at the front desk with your arrival time and research topic. You will receive a locker for your belongings. Food and drinks, including water bottles, must be stored in the locker.
5. Our materials are stored in closed stacks. To request materials, fill out a call slip.
6. Use one call slip per item. Include your name, the collection name and number, and the box number. Take a seat in the reading room, and we will bring your materials to you.
7. Use one folder at a time, keep materials flat on the table, and use an out card to mark your place. Ask for gloves if you are using photographs.
8. When you finish, return materials to the front desk. If you would like us to hold them for a future visit, let us know.
9. Before you leave, return your locker key, collect your belongings, and sign out at the front desk.