Santa Clara University

Access and Services

Access

The University Archives is open to the public and provides access to its holdings by appointment. Archival materials are non-circulating and available to researchers within the context of the University Records Access Policy. Researchers are required to abide by the Access and Use Policy.

Reference appointments are held in the Rev. Norman Martin, S.J. Archives & Special Collections Reading Room in the new Learning Commons, Technology Center and Library, Monday-Friday, between 8am-5pm. To schedule an appointment, contact the Archives staff.

Services

The Archives staff are available for reference services, research and instruction, and records management support. Faculty can contact the University Archivist for assistance in incorporating archival collections into the curriculum. For information about records management at SCU, please see our Records Management Guidelines.

Reproduction and Duplication

The University Archives provides photocopies, photographic reprints, and digital copies of its collections for a fee. To obtain permission to use any images from the Archives in publications, displays, exhibitions, or other non-personal use, patrons must submit our Image Use Agreement form. To obtain copies of our images, or to request permission to use our images, contact the University Archivist.