During the summer, Special Collections is open by appointment only. During Fall and Spring terms, Special Collections is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm, and by appointment.
If you have questions or would like to make an appointment, please email usm.specialcollections@maine.edu or call 207-780-4275.
Special Collections staff are available to answer simple questions about searching, requesting, and handling materials. For in-depth questions and USM course assignments, please request a research consultation by emailing jill.piekut@maine.edu, or use our contact form.
Before your appointment or consultation, please review these helpful pages:
Start in the 6th Floor elevator lobby of Glickman Family Library on the Portland campus.
After you go through the first set of doors, place food and drink on the table and hang your coat, then ring the doorbell.
Sign in at the Reference Desk.
If this is your fist visit, complete the reader registration card and present a photo ID.
Store bags, notebooks, and pens in the cubbies to the right of the door.
Have a seat at one of the reading room tables.
Request books and manuscripts by filling out a call slip.
Enjoy our amazing view of Back Cove while you wait for the materials you requested.
