Hoskins Reading Room is open by appointment only. Appointment blocks are available from Tuesday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. To book time, please follow the outlined steps and see the current policy for your visit. 

STEP 1.  Request an appointment by email to closedstacks@utk.edu with the date and block of time you would like to reserve.  In the email, include a list of the material you wish to view, including as much information as possible, e.g. title, volume/issue, call number.  If you do not have access to email, please call 865-974-6214 and leave a message.

STEP 2.  Wait for a staff member to contact you to confirm the details for your appointment request. Responses may take up to two working days.

Location: The Hoskins storage reading room is located on the second floor of Hoskins Library in room 200. Please knock on the door when you arrive. Metered parking is available on the street behind Hoskins Library.

For additional assistance, contact closedstacks@utk.edu or by calling 865-974-6214 and leaving a message.

For map-related inquiries or appointments, contact map librarian Greg March (gmarch@utk.edu or 974-3878).

Request Storage Materials: Storage Reading Room also provides delivery, pick-up, and email scans of storage materials, all at no charge.

• For library pick-up: Use the Libraries Catalog Request: Item Pickup in the Libraries Catalog.
• For desktop delivery of articles and chapters: Use the Libraries Catalog Request: Article or Chapter Scan.