Special Collections is located on the 4th floor of the Walker Library and is open to the public.
Fall 2025 Hours (8/25/2025 - 12/12/2025)
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
DECEMBER READING ROOM CLOSURES
12/3 Closing at 2 pm
12/4 ALL DAY
12/5 Closing at 3 pm
12/23 - ALL DAY
DECEMBER INTERSESSION HOURS (beginning 12/15/2025 - 1/16/2026)
Closed: 12/23/25 - 1/1/2026
The rest of the time is by appointment only
email: libspeccoll@mtsu.edu
For all university intercessions, as well as Fall and Spring breaks, Special Collections’ hours are appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please send an email to libspeccoll@mtsu.edu or call 615-904-8501 at least one working day before the day you want to visit.
During Special Collections events or class instruction sessions, the Reading Room will be temporarily unavailable for research.
If traveling a distance, we strongly recommend contacting us in advance to ensure access to the collections for your intended day and time.