Special Collections on the UMD Campus
The Maryland Room is the reading room for Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) in Hornbake Library. This is where researchers use material they have requested. Because SCUA's collections are often unique and irreplaceable, visitors cannot browse the stacks and material cannot be removed from the Maryland Room.
Checking in
Sign in at the Welcome Desk. You will be given a locker key to leave any bags (including laptop cases), pens, jackets and food or drink before entering the reading room.
Taking Pictures
You may take pictures of material using your phone or a camera as long as you do not use flash.
There is a large scanner in the Maryland Room for non-archival material (books and magazines). Bring a flash drive.
You can also order reproductions using your Special Collections Account.