Access to Collections

The Library’s online catalog, provides access to Special Collections resources. SpC materials are housed in closed stacks and must be used in the research room. All materials are non-circulating.

Because some of our holdings are unique, researchers are asked to follow some simple guidelines to protect the materials. Researchers are requested to sign the register and place all personal belongings except those necessary for research (such as paper, pencils, and laptop computers) on the shelves in the room. The use of pens is not allowed in the research room. Pencils or laptop computers may be used when working with materials. Our user regulations are not meant to inhibit use of our holdings, but to help us preserve them for future generations.

Reference Assistance

Staff can provide reference assistance and limited research services by email [archives@lib.nmsu.edu] or mail.
     Archives and Special Collections
     NMSU Library
     Box 30006 MSW 3475
     Las Cruces, NM 88003

Reference/research assistance is also available by appointment. Please call 505-646-3839.

Reproductions

Photocopies can be made for researchers depending on the physical condition of the items and copyright restrictions. Requests for photocopies may be made at the research room desk. All photocopying is done by SpC staff.

Outreach

We welcome opportunities to describe our collections and to explain access to them through bibliographic instruction classes and presentations about particular collections or topics of research. Please call 646-3839 or email archives@lib.nmsu.edu.

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