How to Visit

How to Visit the Reading Room during COVID-19 

We are pleased to announce that the AHC is open for limited on-site research: 

• For University of Wyoming students and employees who are participating in the UW COVID-19 testing program.

• By pre-approved appointment only.

• Please allow 3 business days for reply/confirmation.

• Once approved, complete your patron registration form online and email it to ahcref@uwyo.edu.

• See our COVID Updates page for details about available dates and times.

Scheduling an Appointment to Visit Onsite 

• By Appointment Only – please apply online or contact us by phone 307-766-3756 or email ahcref@uwyo.edu.

• Please include information about your requested day, time of arrival, time of departure, and the specific collection materials you wish to access.

• We will not be pulling items on the day of your appointment, so be specific about what you need.

• At times, we may send you scans of select folders rather than confirm an on-site visit.

• No walk-in research without a pre-approved appointment is possible at this time.

 

New Reading Room Procedures 

• An archivist will open the locked reading room door on the 4th floor for you no sooner than 5 minutes before your designated appointment time.

• You will be assigned a research table and a space to store personal items.

• Seating is limited due to social distancing guidelines.

• We have a total of eight research tables.

• All requested materials will be pre-pulled.

• No pull on-demand options are available, however, materials can be requested for a subsequent on-site visit.

• For additional research guidance, to view the AHC collections’ online guides and to identify material please visit this link: http://www.uwyo.edu/ahc/research/index.html.

• All regular Reading Room rules and restrictions still apply.

• Please view a complete list of guidelines.

 

Here’s how we are keeping you and ourselves safe 

• We are frequently sanitizing tables, copiers/scanners, chair arms and all other high-touch surfaces.

• Disinfecting wipes are out and available for researchers to use to sanitize their own spaces if they would feel more comfortable to do so themselves.

• Disposable gloves are available. 

• The main reading room has restrooms available for handwashing, with additional restrooms accessible on the main/2nd floor. 

• We are limiting seating to one patron per research table, and assigning table location based on needs (ie. planned use of the shared copier/scanner). 

• A green COVID pass is required for entry.

• Masks and social distancing are required at all times.  

• We will be wearing masks as well. 

 

What will we be expecting of you during your AHC onsite research? 

• If you are not feeling well, or suspect that you may have been exposed, please stay home. 

• We will be happy to reschedule your research appointment when you are feeling better. 

• Social distancing and masks are required at all times. 

• Make sure you have a daily Covid Pass from UW for each day of research. Please stay home if you are sick. 

• Bring your own pencil/paper.  

• You may want to bring your own camera or take notes to prevent sharing the copier/scanner. The reading room has one shared copier for patron use. 

• Arrive on the 4th floor no more than five minutes before your appointment. An archivist will open the reading room door for you.  

• A research table and storage cubby for your belongings will be assigned to you.  

 

 

The AHC is part of the University of Wyoming, and abides by the UW Campus Return plan, https://www.uwyo.edu/alerts/campus-return/index.html, and any and all updates provided by the University regarding access. 

A re-opening plan for patrons outside of the UW community is being developed. Please see http://www.uwyo.edu/ahc/ahc-covid-19-change-announcements.html for available updates.