Research Center Appointment Request

For the safety and well-being of our patrons and staff, we will be scheduling visits to the Library and Archives Research Centers by appointment only. Appointments are available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the information below, and one of our staff members will contact you to confirm and coordinate details related to your appointment. Requesting an appointment does not guarantee an appointment. Your appointment is confirmed once a staff member has contacted, coordinated, and confirmed with you.

Contact Information

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Salutation

First Name*

Last Name*

Street Address

City

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County (Choose Out-of-state if not in Iowa)

Country and/or Region (if other than the United States)

For Patrons in U.S. and Canada: Phone Number

Contact Email*

Contact Preference

Visit Information

Fill out the below sections so we can prepare for your visit. At this time, appointments are available Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, 9 a.m - 12:00 noon or 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, please review our schedule.

What location would you like to visit? *

What date would you like to visit? Research Center open only on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and closed Holidays.

Select an appointment time:

What is the general purpose of your research visit?

What equipment do you need to use during your visit?

What is the estimated length of time with the equipment?

What are your questions for staff?Please also list any specific collection resources that you are interested in viewing during your visit. Including books, newspapers, manuscripts, photographs, and government records or other.

Patron Agreement and Guidelines

In preparation for your visit, please visit the Library and Archives Research Centers policies and procedures on the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs website. By clicking submit and submitting an appointment request you agree to follow state Historical Society of Iowa Library and Archives Research Centers policies and procedures.