Archives and Special Collections Access

The Archives and Special Collections are available to students, faculty, staff, and all members of the community for research purposes. Metro State University Library intends to use this policy to ensure the preservation and future accessibility of ASC materials.

• Due to faculty and staff limitations, ASC is accessible via appointment only. Appointment requests can be sent to library.services@metrostate.edu or via Ask a Librarian.
• Researchers must be supervised and assisted at all times by library faculty, staff, or student employees.
• Researchers are not allowed to consume food and beverages, including beverages with lids, in the ASC room under any circumstances.
• Only pencils or personal electronic devices may be used by researchers to take notes. No pens or highlighters are allowed.
• Use of archival and special collections material is subject to Minnesota State Board policies 3.26 Intellectual Property, 3.27 Copyrights, 5.23 Security and Privacy of Information Resources, and related procedures and operating instructions.
• Please see the Archives page for more information about the collections.

Originally published: April 2016
Last revised: April 2026