This page will walk you through everything you need to know to get started: when we’re open, how to make an appointment, and what to expect when you visit or request materials. Our goal is to make the archives welcoming, accessible, and easy to use, whether you’re a first-time visitor, a student working on a project, or an experienced researcher.
Here, you’ll find simple steps for:
Planning your visit
Requesting materials or research help
Learning about our team and what we do
We encourage you to check our hours before coming in, as they sometimes change during holidays or special events.
Regular Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Closed on weekends and university holidays.
If you’re traveling from out of town or planning to view specific materials, please contact us in advance to confirm our hours for your visit.
To make the most of your visit, we highly recommend an appointment. Especially if you plan to do research or have material pulled. This lets our staff prepare materials for you ahead of time, so everything is ready when you arrive.
How to make an appointment:
Email us at specialcollections@lincoln.edu.
Let us know what topics or collections you’re interested in.
We’ll confirm your appointment and send you all the details you need for your visit.
Appointments are available during our open hours. We suggest reaching out in advance so we can best assist you.
We can answer questions, look up materials, and, when possible, provide scans or digital copies.
To get started:
We will provide you with a Research Request Form
Or email us directly at specialcollections@lincoln.edu
Please include as much detail as possible about what you’re looking for including but not limited to... collection names, topics, dates, or specific people. The more we know, the faster we can help!