The Archives and Special Collections materials do not circulate. The Archives stacks are not open for public browsing. Collection items such as yearbooks, university publications, and syllabi are not available for sale.
American University faculty, staff, students, and other researchers can access archival collections onsite in the Archives Reading Room by making an appointment.
Archives and Special Collections is located at 4801 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 204. You may contact us via phone at (202) 885-3256 or by email at archives@american.edu.