Notification of service changes in Fall 2020

To limit the spread of COVID-19, UNT Special Collections has expanded our remote access options to reduce the need for in-person research visits to our reading room.

Please continue to use Aeon to initiate your request materials and/or photo-duplication services.

In Fall 2020 we will be offering the following remote access options (to learn more about these options, email Special Collections:

• Complimentary digitization of archival and rare book materials on demand as allowed under copyright law (see our fee schedule for more information)
• Digitization of audio and video materials on a cost recovery basis (see our fee schedule for specific fees)
• Up to 5 hours of complimentary proxy research by a staff member (research services beyond 5 hours are available for a fee of $25/hour)
• Virtual research and reference sessions (staff member will use a camera to page through a portion of a collection or book during a video call)
• Access to over 350,000 digital items from 120 collections through The Portal to Texas History
• Virtual class visits and instruction sessions (to schedule an instruction session please use this form

If the above access methods will not be sufficient for your needs, please contact Special Collections to request an in-person research appointment in our reading room. Research appointments will be offered on a limited basis. Visiting researchers will be expected to wash their hands prior to handling materials and to wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth while on campus in accordance with University policies. Specific guidelines for visiting researchers will be provided by email prior to your visit.