Jamail Center for Legal Research
Tarlton Law Library

Rare Books & Special Collections

Information for Visitors

• Location: Room 6.219, 6th Floor, Tarlton Law Library
• Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-12 noon, 1-5pm
• Staff: Rare Books Librarian and Archivist Elizabeth Haluska-Rausch, , Assistant Archivist Jennifer Cummings,
• Phone: (512) 232-3802
• Fax: (512) 471-0243
• Mailing address: 727 E. Dean Keeton St., Austin, TX 78705-3224
• Directions to the Tarlton Law Library and parking information
• UT-Austin Visitors web page, including campus maps and parking information
• UT-Austin's Around Austin web page, with information on transportation, accomodations, dining, and attractions.

Using the collections

The nature of material housed in Rare Books & Special Collections requires special rules and procedures for users. Materials will be pulled by staff members and must be used in the Reading Room under staff supervision.  Users must agree to comply with the Rules For Use of Materials in the Tarlton Law Library Rare Books and Special Collections. Pencils are required for note taking. All personal effects must be placed in a locked cabinet. Individuals using the archive and manuscript collections will be asked to fill out the Application to Use Manuscript Collections. 

While an appointment is not required, it can save you time and effort. If you are coming from outside Austin, we especially urge you to contact us in advance, so that we can help you make the most of your research visit.

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