Using CSWR Collections

The Anderson Reading Room is the access point for all materials held in the Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections. The room is located in the historic west wing of Zimmerman Library. The collections are housed in closed stacks from which a staff member will retrieve your materials.

Anderson Reading Room

Please note that appointments are not taken and materials may not be requested in advance of your visit. Retrieval time is generally less than ten minutes.

Free self-service scanning is available, as well as other duplication options.

The Center serves a wide range of students and researchers from throughout New Mexico, the U.S., and the world.

Policies & Other Information

Anderson Reading Room Use Policy
Archival Materials Use Policy
Citation Information
Waters Room Policy and Agreement

CSWR Fall Hours:

Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m - 2 p.m.

Holidays: Sept. 2, Oct. 17, Nov. 28-29

About the Center

Zimmerman Library 1st floor
West Wing
MSC05 3020

cswrref@unm.edu | (505) 277-6451