Archives & Special Collections: Using the Archives
Visiting the Archives
Visiting the Archives
The College Archives is open via Appointment.
Appointments can be scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 to 4.
Please contact the College Archivist at jmonseau@springfield.edu to arrange an appointment and/or to discuss options.
Working with the Materials
Policy
To use the resources of the Archives researchers must first:
- Show a picture ID
- Complete the Application for Using Archival and Manuscript Collections
When working with materials researchers must:
- Be responsible for safeguarding material made available to them in the reading room.
- Use pencils and loose paper when taking notes.
- Not lean on, write on, fold, trace, or handle the books or manuscripts in any way likely to damage them.
- Leave bags, backpacks, briefcases, computer cases, purses, and notebooks on the main desk while working in the reading room. (Laptop computers may be used in the reading room).
Collections, Exhibits, & Finding Aids
Archival Collections & Exhibits
Springfield College Archives & Special Collections has digitized many of its collections for researchers who cannot visit the archives in person. Search our Finding Aids to locate materials physically located within the Archives.
- Digitized Collections & ExhibitsBrowse this list of collections and exhibits that have been digitized.
- Finding AidsFinding aids will help you locate items held physically within our collections. Digitized materials are available where applicable.