Patron Information Form

WU Special Collections researchers should complete this form once per academic year. If you have any questions or difficulties, please email spec@wumail.wustl.edu.

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Please list the collection(s) or subject areas you are interested in accessing.

Research Appointments

Have you previously visited Special Collections or been in contact with a curator or staff member?

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If you have been in contact with a curator or staff member, please add their name.

Would you like to make a research appointment?


Research visits to the Julian Edison Department of Special Collections at both Olin and West Campus are by appointment only. Staff require a minimum of three business days to coordinate requests.


Please note the Dowd Illustration Research Archive and the Film and Media Archive collections are served at West Campus. All other materials are housed in Olin Library.

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Requesting Materials and Reproductions

Do you know what materials you would like to view?

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Would you like to request reproductions?

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If you would you like to request reproductions, please download and complete the Request for Reproduction Form (PDF) and upload it as an attachment.


If you know what material you would like to see during your appointment, please download and complete the Paging Form (PDF) and upload it as an attachment. Researchers can fill out the Paging Request Form to have materials retrieved from storage for use in the reading room. As a general guideline, you can request up to 6 boxes or 6 books for each day you plan to visit. Please contact the staff if you have extenuating circumstances regarding your visit (international travel, etc).


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Do you need any accommodations to do research in Special Collections?

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Signature and Statement of Responsibility

Statement of Responsibility


By typing my name and checking the Confirmation Box, I certify that the information on this form is correct and that I have read and agree to abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the Material Use Policies. I further agree to defend and hold harmless Washington University, its Washington University Libraries and Department of Special Collections, its Board of Trustees, and its Officers, Employees, and Agents against all claims, demands, costs, and expenses including attorneys' fees incurred for any and all claims of copyright infringement or any other legal or regulatory cause of action arising from my use of Special Collections materials.