Dumbarton Oaks Library and Archives — Dumbarton Oaks
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Dumbarton Oaks Library and Archives — Dumbarton Oaks
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Dumbarton Oaks Library and Archives
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library exists to advance scholarship in Byzantine, Garden and Landscape, and Pre-Columbian studies through the comprehensive collection of materials in multiple media, published and unpublished; description and arrangement of those materials and presence of informed staff to ensure efficient access; exhibition of collections; and preservation of knowledge in these disciplines whether in print or digital formats for use by future generations.
Access and Hours
A reader badge is required
to use materials in the General Collection, Rare Book Collection, and Image Collections and Fieldwork Archives. Please submit the
online form
to request or renew a badge
at least one week before your visit
and review our guide to
Using the Collections
.
Appointments are required to view materials in the Rare Book Collection or Image Collections and Fieldwork Archives, see instructions on how to
schedule an appointment
. Please submit appointment requests
at least one (1) business day in advance.
Note that
Holiday Closures
may affect the library’s hours.
General Collection
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Rare Book Collection
By appointment Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Image Collections and Fieldwork Archives
By appointment Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Search the Collections
General and Rare Book Collection materials are searchable via the HOLLIS library catalog. A list of special and archival collections related to Byzantine, Garden and Landscape, and Pre-Columbian studies, as well as to the history of Dumbarton Oaks and its collections, are available under the Special Collections link.
Library Collections
Special Collections
Online Resources
Discover the collections through a series of resources, including research portals and online exhibits.
Moche Iconography
Digitized Rare Books
Online Exhibits
Garden Archives
Autograph Letter Collection
Rights and Reproduction
Obtain images from Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection.
Submit a Request
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Dumbarton Oaks Library and Archives
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Dumbarton Oaks Library and Archives
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library exists to advance scholarship in Byzantine, Garden and Landscape, and Pre-Columbian studies through the comprehensive collection of materials in multiple media, published and unpublished; description and arrangement of those materials and presence of informed staff to ensure efficient access; exhibition of collections; and preservation of knowledge in these disciplines whether in print or digital formats for use by future generations.
Access and Hours
A reader badge is required
to use materials in the General Collection, Rare Book Collection, and Image Collections and Fieldwork Archives. Please submit the
online form
to request or renew a badge
at least one week before your visit
and review our guide to
Using the Collections
.
Appointments are required to view materials in the Rare Book Collection or Image Collections and Fieldwork Archives, see instructions on how to
schedule an appointment
. Please submit appointment requests
at least one (1) business day in advance.
Note that
Holiday Closures
may affect the library’s hours.
General Collection
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Rare Book Collection
By appointment Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Image Collections and Fieldwork Archives
By appointment Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Search the Collections
General and Rare Book Collection materials are searchable via the HOLLIS library catalog. A list of special and archival collections related to Byzantine, Garden and Landscape, and Pre-Columbian studies, as well as to the history of Dumbarton Oaks and its collections, are available under the Special Collections link.
Library Collections
Special Collections
Online Resources
Discover the collections through a series of resources, including research portals and online exhibits.
Moche Iconography
Digitized Rare Books
Online Exhibits
Garden Archives
Autograph Letter Collection
Rights and Reproduction
Obtain images from Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection.
Submit a Request