Application to Use the Archives of Teachers College: General Information

Teachers College researchers wishing to consult the archives of Teachers College may submit a request in writing to the Gottesman Libraries.

Researchers not affiliated with Teachers College must complete the Application for Access. Historical research queries are reviewed and handled in the order in which they are received, with a certain number of applications accepted from non Teachers College members per year. 

Pending acceptance of application, materials are paged in advance, shelved by the name of the requestor, and made available for pick up from behind the First Floor Services Desk. They may be used in Russell 105, the closed collections reading room, located behind the Services Desk.  The room is booked accordingly for research.

• Paged archival materials may be consulted during hours when the library is open.  If additional archival materials are required for paging at the time of a booking, they are retrieved within one or two business days.


• Block out periods for use of the archives include the beginning of academic semesters, as well as holiday and exam periods.


• Researchers can browse PocketKnowledge, the digital repository, to view samples of digitized archival materials. Pending acceptance of application, researchers can download materials.

Collection Policies and Services for the Archives

To gain full understanding of the The Gottesman Libraries’ commitment to institutional records and manuscripts, please read the full statement on collection policies and services for the archives.