The Lawrence and Lee Theatre Research Institute invites visitors of all ages and interests to engage with its collections.
As a special collection of the University Libraries, our materials are non-circulating and may only be consulted on site in the Jack and Jan Creighton Special Collections Reading Room (Thompson Library 105).
For additional information see Scholar Visits.
Thompson Special Collections Jack and Jan Creighton Reading Room
Planning your visit
Hours
Appointments are required and may be available for scheduling during the following times:
Monday through Friday: 9 am - 4:30 pm
Consult with library staff
To get started, contact library staff for help to find and select materials for your research. Please contact us at thospcol@osu.edu.
Appointments required
Email thospcol@osu.edu to schedule an appointment.
Appointment date and time must be confirmed. Do not visit unless you have received your confirmation.
Reasons you might not get your choice of appointment:
- Hours are limited.
- Number of appointments are limited.
- Staffing availability may require cancellation of appointment. You will be notified as soon as possible if this were to occur.
We will ask that you begin your research with clean hands. Hand sanitizer residue is harmful to our collections. Please wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before entering the reading room. Restrooms are located on the first floor on both the north and south hallways.
What to bring with you:
- Laptop or tablet (no public computers will be available)
- Pencil (or a new one will be provided)
- Paper
- Phone
- Photo identification
(No other belongings will be allowed in the reading room. A locker will be provided for any other belongings.)
Research Registration and Handling Policy
A completed research registration and handling policy form is required on the first visit of the academic year. Please click the link above download the form and send the completed document to thospcol@osu.edu.