August 2021 Update:

• Beginning August 9, 2021, Special Collections and University Archives will be open Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm.
• Appointments will not be required, but strongly encouraged. (**see below)
• Appointments can be made at the SCUA Seat Reservation page (instructions included).
• Virtual reference available at specref@vt.edu or by phone at 540-231-6308.
• Newman Library hours of operation and those of other University Library branches are also available online.

**Appointments guarantee you a seat at the requested time; help us plan for your visit, for example, making sure materials needed are onsite and available; and allow us to limit the number of researchers using our Reading Room at any one time for health and safety.