Make a Research Consultation

**The Avery Research Center’s archives reading room is currently open by appointment only. **

Services

The Avery Research Center reference staff can answer questions about books, printed materials, historical or manuscript collections, or other items. Please use our contact form to reach us.

The staff will assist researchers in identifying and retrieving the material they need for research. To request materials for your visit, please get in touch with us with your materials request by making a consultation.

Ask a Question

Get in touch with reference professionals by contacting us. We welcome questions from all users, regardless of their academic affiliation.

Schedule a Research Consultation

During a research consultation, an Avery Research Center archival and interpretation faculty and staff member will talk with you about your research question(s) and suggest resources to help. After the consultation, you will be provided a link to make your archival visit research appointment.

Online via Zoom

In-Person

Access Digital Materials

Explore digital collections and search the Lowcountry Digital Library.

BUILDING CLOSURES: We will be closed to the public until January 2, 2025.  Happy Holidays!

MUSEUM TOURS: We offer self-guided tours Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:30am-12pm and 2pm-3:30pm. Large groups limited 25 people or less per time slot.

ARCHIVES: Researchers must have a consultation BEFORE making a research appointment. Contact us in advance for further assistance.

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