Using Special Collections

Planning your visit

We welcome all students, staff, faculty, and members of the public to visit during our regular hours. To ensure the best experience, we do encourage you to schedule an appointment in advance by emailing special@westga.edu.

You can find our rare books and other print holdings by searching the library catalog

You can search our finding aids for our archival collections to learn more about our holdings.

We are also happy to help you identify materials that fit your research interests. 

Schedule a research appointment

Regular Library Hours

Special Collections Hours

Fall Semester 2025
    Monday:  8:30am-noon; Afternoon by appointment
    Tuesday:  8:30am-noon
    Wednesday:  8:30am-noon; Afternoon by appointment
    Thursday: By appointment
    Friday:  By appointment

Research appointments for Special Collections are scheduled by request to special@westga.edu

Special Collections will be closed Sept. 1st (Labor Day) and Nov. 27th-28th (Thanksgiving) 2025.

The hours may change on holidays, breaks, and for inclement weather. Check the full library calendar for planned changes to our regular hours:

Full Library Calendar