Use the Reading Room

The Kilby Reading Room, named in honor of Clyde and Martha Kilby, is a quiet space available for use by anyone interested in using the Wade Center's collections. Room use is by appointment, and walk-ins are accommodated as staffing & scheduling allow. See the Reading Room Appointments page for more details.

Schedule a Reading Room Appointment

Helpful information for planning your Reading Room visit.

Reading Room Guidelines

Policies to be familiar with if you plan to spend time in the Reading Room.

Browse our Collections

Locate materials and learn more about the Wade Center's collections.

Want to learn more about conducting archival research? Read the guide Using Archives: A Guide to Effective Research written by Laura Schmidt, Wade Center archivist.

Citing Wade Center materials in your publication? See our Citation Guide for assistance with citation formatting.