Plan a Visit to The Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Location
The Rare Book & Manuscript Library is located on the third floor (Room 346) on the north side of the Main Library at 1408 W. Gregory Drive in Urbana, Illinois. There is a metered parking lot with an entrance off 6th Street between Armory Avenue and Gregory Drive.
Hours
The Library is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Registration and Use
Researchers must register before using materials in our collections. The Rare Book & Manuscript Library Registration Form may be printed and filled-out in advance or in person at the library.
If you wish to consult with a Curator before your arrival, please contact them at “Ask a Curator.”
Directions:
http://illinois.edu/resourcesfor/visitors/directions.html
Using the Bus
MTD Silver, Blue, Brown, Yellow, and Bronze routes to north side bus stop.
MTD Green Express and Gold routes to south side bus stop.
Visitor Parking Information:
http://www.parking.illinois.edu/visitorparkinginfo.htm
Campus Maps:
Lodging and Transportation around Campus:
http://illinois.edu/resourcesfor/visitors/transportation.html
Further Information:
Call 217 333-3777
