This page is to book use of rare materials or a staff consultation in the California History Room:
The California History Room is now open to walk-in visits by members of the public and State employees for browsing, and use of microform and materials which are not rare or restricted-use.
To view restricted-use and rare materials you must:
- Make an appointment at least 3 business days in advance
- Participate in a remote reference consultation
- Provide a list of materials at least 1 business day in advance
- List must include: item titles, call numbers, and catalog permalinks.
How to schedule an appointment:
Step 1: Choose a booking category from the drop-down menu, above
- Preliminary Research Consultation is a 1 hour appointment with a librarian for an orientation and research guidance.
- Please Note: we are unable to pull rare materials during this appointment but can take pull lists for future appointments.
- Archival and Special Collections is a 3 hour time block to use manuscript collections, photographs, maps, and other rare materals requested in advance.
Step 2: Go to the bottom of the page to select your desired appointment date and time
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Your appointment is tentative until you have completed a reference consultation with us and we have confirmed your appointment with you.
Step 3: Complete the booking form and submit
- Your appointment booking is not complete until is has been confirmed with our staff.
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