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Research & Reference Services
Get help accessing information and using our collections.
Help Finding Resources
Ask a Reference Question
Have a research question? Need help using the Archives? Review our frequently asked questions. If you can't find your answer, then ask us!
Help Using our Collections
Rights and Reproductions
How to request reproductions of archival materials from the Archives of American Art.
Borrowing for Exhibitions
How to borrow archival materials and oral history interviews for exhibitions.
Interlibrary Loan
On December 2, 2021, the Archives of American Art will discontinue interlibrary lending of microfilm. In place of ILL, researchers will be able to directly request digitization of microfilm reels through our Digitization on Demand service. Requests placed prior to December 1 will be filled at the discretion of the Archives' reference staff, either physically or via digitization.
Help Growing and Preserving Collections
Internal Procedures and Guidelines
Review the Archives’ internal procedures and guidelines for processing, arranging, and maintaining archival collections.
Donating Papers
How to donate your papers and other primary records to the Archives of American Art.