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COVID-19 - Library closed to readers beginning March 16, 2020
The Huntington welcomes inquiries about its collections and requests for reproductions from everyone, including members of the public and off-site researchers. Contact the library with your questions.
Libraries in Los Angeles County are not yet authorized to open for in-person services. We do not have a date for reopening to researchers but, when the library does reopen, it will be at greatly reduced capacity, owing to social distancing and other COVID-19 protocols. We look forward to sharing further information about our reopening as we are able.
When we reopen, access to the library’s Ahmanson Reading Room will be by appointment. Although we are still accepting applications for access, we are unable to schedule or guarantee future appointments at this time. Should you submit an application for access, a member of the Reader Services staff will be in contact with you. All applicants must be engaged in research in an area well-supported by the library’s collections.
In addition to planning for adjustments to our in-person services, we are currently improving and expanding our online content systems and virtual reference resources. We encourage you to contact Reference with your questions and to visit our Library at Home research guide for more information.
Due to COVID-19 and the library closure, the following terms and conditions are subject to change.
Because of the special nature of our collections, the library observes the following policies: