Services for researchers

Archives and Special Collections Operational Procedures

The Archives and Special Collections offices and reading room are currently closed for HVAC maintenance. Consultations with faculty and staff are available from 8-5 each day. Make an appointment in advance to provide time for the materials to be pulled and to make sure faculty/staff are available to assist you - email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.

Learn more

First time using Archives and Special Collections in person? Read the rules and submit a research application.

Citations

Cite Archives and Special Collections materials as follows:

[Item Name], [Collection Title], Archives and Special Collections Department, Mitchell Memorial Library, Mississippi State University.

Photograph Archives and Special Collections materials

Download and fill out a Reproduction Record for the items you would like to photograph.

Photograph Archives and Special Collections materials

Request a custom workshop or library instruction session

Complete the form to request a workshop.

Request a custom workshop

Request a research consultation

Talk one-on-one with a librarian about information resources and search strategies.

Request an appointment

Request copies of Archives and Special Collections materials

Request copies using the form, or come to the Archives and Special Collections desk.

Request copies of Archives and Special Collections materials

Request to publish Archives and Special Collections materials

Read the terms and conditions then fill out the request form.

Request to publish materials

The Library Gift Shop

Visit the store at https://www.ecommerce.msstate.edu/library/.

Visit the Library Gift Shop

Tour the Library

View the virtual 360 tour or request a guided tour.

Tour the Library