MHS Library Appointment Request

MHS Library Appointment Request

Use this form to request research days at the MHS Library. Your appointment is not confirmed until you have been contacted by an MHS librarian.
The MHS library is now open to the public for onsite research visits. To protect the health of researchers and staff amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the MHS Library has implemented the following temporary policies:
- The library will open Monday - Friday, 10AM to 4:45PM.
- Research will be by appointment only.
- Appointment requests must be made by 2pm Thursday of the previous week.
- Researchers must provide proof they have received an FDA approved Covid-19 vaccination prior to arriving at the MHS
- A well-fitted mask covering the nose and mouth must be worn at all times in the building
The MHS Library is committed to providing all researchers with access to our collections. Researchers who cannot meet the current requirements for completing research onsite are encouraged to explore our virtual reference options and reproductions services.

The MHS staff continues to monitor the global public health situation. Our admissions policies may change to reflect changes in local, state, or federal guidance. This could include possible closure of the library. If the MHS library anticipates closing our doors in response to a change in the public health situation, all researchers with confirmed appointments will be notified immediately.
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Where are you traveling from? *
Can you provide proof of vaccination? *

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If you are able, you can upload a photo of your vaccination card now. This will allow us to confirm your appointment (based on availability of dates) in a single step. Researchers that do not upload a file will be contacted by a librarian and asked to submit proof of vaccination by email before your reservation is confirmed.

Your image file will only be viewed by the Director of the Library.
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Is this your first time visiting the MHS library? *

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Are you scheduling your research days toward fulfillment of the requirements of an MHS and/or New England Regional Fellowship Consortium funded research fellowship? *

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Is there anything we should know about you and/or your research to help ensure a successful visit to the MHS?
All researchers must have a Portal1791 account and place their requests for materials through that system in advance of their visit. If you do not have a Portal1791 account, you can create one here.
Select your dates

Use the calendars below to Indicate the date(s) you would like to visit the MHS library.
For a single day visit, use only the first calendar. For multi-day visits, each calendar will allow you to select one date. You may select up to five dates. Dates may be consecutive or non-consecutive. If you require more than five days to complete your research please contact Elaine Heavey, Director of the Library, at eheavey@masshist.org.

Date selections must be submited by 2:00 PM on Thursday in the week prior to the week of your desired visit. For example, a visit for any day within the week of September 13th must be placed before 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 9th. Requests for visits made on the same day or within the current week will not be honored.

Space is limited (we are currently booking about 4 weeks out) and all requests will be honored on a first requested first served basis. Once we have confirmed that all seats are filled on a particular day, the date will no longer be selectable in the calendar. You may opt into a waitlist at the bottom of this form.

A librarian will contact you to either confirm your visit dates or to work with you to find alternative dates if your desired dates are no longer available.
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If you require additional research days please contact Elaine Heavey at eheavey@masshist.org
If your desired dates are not available and you would like to be added to the waitlist, please indicate below the dates you would like to be added to the waitlist. Proof of vaccination will be required to secure your spot on the waitlist.
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