Cushing Memorial Library & Archives
Texas A&M University Libraries

Kelsey Reading Room

Planning your visit

The Kelsey Reading Room is available to researchers using Cushing collection materials and to use as a quiet study space.

We have a total of 38 seats and 2 OAL computers to accommodate our patrons during their time with us. If you would like to make an appointment to work with materials in the Kelsey Reading Room, please follow the steps below:

  1. Review our Kelsey Reading Room Guidelines.
  2. Register with Aeon, our request and workflow management system, if you have not already.
  3. Request your materials through your Aeon account.
  4. Once your materials are on hold for you, submit an appointment request form. 

Our Public Services team will confirm via email when your appointment is confirmed. Remember to bring a photo ID with you when you arrive for your appointment.

Additional Information

Appointments are not required for studiers who will not be using Cushing materials during their visit; however, they will still be required to create an Aeon account.

If you have any questions or concerns at any point, please do not hesitate to contact Cushing Public Services at CushingReference@library.tamu.edu.

Our standard hours of operation* are:
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 4:30pm

*Please refer to the University Libraries’ Hours page for any changes due to holiday closures, final exam schedules, etc.

Tours

Cushing Librarians and Staff are happy to offer individual and group tours, to both the Texas A&M University community and the general public. You can tour our historic building, exhibitions and collections. To arrange for a tour, please email Victoria Vera. You can also contact the appropriate Librarian or Staff member directly, using the Contact Us page. The phone number for Cushing Library is 979-845-1951.

Victoria Vera

Outreach & Engagement Librarian Cushing Memorial Library

Visit Us

The Cushing Memorial Library and Archives is attached to the Sterling C. Evans Library and faces the Academic Building.

Directions/Parking

  • From George Bush Drive, turn toward campus onto Bizzell Street.
  • Turn left onto Lubbock Street.
  • Turn right onto Spence Street (watch for crosswalk traffic).
  • Turn left into the Central Campus Parking Garage.
  • Pull a ticket to enter.

Parking for Individuals with Disabilities