Special Collections & Archives: Visit

Appointment Requests

Although we can accommodate walk-ins during normal reading room hours, we recommend that you book an appointment in advance to ensure that the required space, materials, or equipment are available during your visit. See Locations to book an appointment at the location that best meets your needs. 

If you require access to materials outside of these hours, please contact Special Collections (lib-specialcollections@fsu.edu) to discuss further options.

Virtual Consultation

Virtual consultations with a member of our staff are also available. Appointments can be made at least 1 week in advance for a maximum of 2 hours.

Request a Virtual Consultation

 

Locations

Entrance to special collections at Strozier library. Open double doors with a reception desk

Special Collections Research Center

Request an Appointment

Appointments can be made at least 1 week in advance for a maximum of 4 hours.

About

  • Located on the first floor of Strozier Library to the left of the circulation desk.
  • Primary reading room for accessing rare books, university archives, and original primary source materials held by FSU Libraries.
  • Check the Library's Hours page for current walk-in hours.

 

Address and Contact

Room 110, Strozier Library
116 Honors Way
Tallahassee, Florida 32306
850-644-3271

Where to Park

There is metered parking on Call Street and inside the Call Street Garage or Traditions Way Garage

Interior of Claude pepper library, students sitting at various tables studying

Claude Pepper Library and Museum

Request an Appointment

Appointments can be made at least 2 weeks in advance for a maximum of 4 hours.

About

  • Located inside the Claude Pepper Museum, first floor of the Claude Pepper Center.
  • Established in 1985 as the official repository for the Claude Pepper Papers, a unique collection of materials by and about U.S. Congressman Claude Pepper (1900-1989).
  • A congressional library that provides access to collections dealing with the political history of the State of Florida.

Address and Contact

Claude Pepper Center
636 West Call Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1124
850-644-7584

Where to Park

There is metered parking on Call Street and inside the Call Street Garage.

Interior view of the Norwood reading room, with patrons reading at two large round tables

Mary Lou Norwood Reading Room

Second Floor, Strozier Library
116 Honors Way
Tallahassee, Florida 32306

The Dr. Mary Lou Norwood Reading Room is a space dedicated to the founder of the Heritage Protocol Program, now part of the Heritage & University Archives. The Norwood Reading Room is located on the second floor of Strozier Library.

About

  • The reading room is a place for quiet study in Strozier Library.
  • The Norwood is available for use during Strozier's open hours unless it has been reserved for a meeting or event.

Where to Park

There is metered parking on Call Street and inside the Call Street Garage or Traditions Way Garage

Dodd Hall

FSU Heritage Museum

Dodd Hall
641 University Way
Tallahassee, Florida 32306

The Heritage Museum is open 10am - 3pm, Monday through Thursday. Hours may vary during academic breaks, and the museum may be closed for an event. Please confirm the hours on the Library's Hours page.

To make a donation to the Heritage Fund or request information about the Werkmeister Commemorative Windows, please contact Jenni McKnight at (850) 645-7828. To schedule an event at the Heritage Museum, please contact Jimmy Cole in University Relations at (850) 645-1173.

Learn more about the Heritage Museum.

Where to Park

The closest parking is at the Traditions Way Garage or St. Augustine Garage

Additional Parking Options

You can also purchase a Visitor's Pass for the duration of your visit. For more information about the pass and for general parking information for FSU, see the Visitor page at FSU Transportation and Parking Services.

If you need special accommodation for parking during your visit, please contact Special Collections & Archives (lib-specialcollections@fsu.edu).

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