Special Collections and Archives is open to researchers by appointment at various times, including occasional evening and Saturday hours.  Patrons planning to use the collection should make an appointment by calling 727.873.4094 or by sending an email to the librarian. 

Due to the unique and valuable nature of the collections, access to these collections is restricted to times when a staff member is available.

For general library hours (outside of Special Collections), please click here.

The Nelson Poynter Memorial Library is located along beautiful Bayboro Harbor at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, just north of the Salvador Dali Museum and across the street from the Poynter Institute.  Library patrons with USF parking decals may park in campus parking lots.  "Gold" parking restrictions are enforced in Lot 1 during weekday business hours. Visitor parking is available along city streets near the campus, with a few one-hour visitor spaces also located in front of Davis Hall. Special Collections and Archives occupies space on the third floor of the library.

Please note that USF Parking Services enforces decal and lot restrictions all day, every day. If you are unsure of where you should park, please check with the library staff.

For an overview of collections, click here.
For general directions to the library, click here.

Our Mailing Address 
and Phone Numbers:

Special Collections and Archives

Nelson Poynter Memorial Library
University of South Florida  St. Petersburg
140 Seventh Avenue South, POY 323
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-5016

727.873.4094 (voice) 727.873.4196 (fax)

Staff:

Jim Schnur,

Associate Librarian

E-mail:
schnur@nelson.usf.edu