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The Special Collections Reading Room is open to the LSU community and both U.S. and international researchers. All visitors using Special Collections materials must create an LSU research account prior to or upon their arrival: https://specialcollections.lib.lsu.edu/logon.  

Please verify our Special Collections Reading Room hours before your visit. Appointments are required for Saturday visitors and recommended for weekday visitors. Appointments can be scheduled through your LSU research account up to 30 days in advance. Researchers are encouraged to review Special Collections’ policies before visiting.  

The Special Collections Reading Room is located in the LSU Quad at 95 Fieldhouse Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70803. The front entrance to the library faces the quad and is ADA accessible. Visitor parking passes are required on weekdays for those without an LSU parking tag.