Visiting Us
University Archives and Manuscript Collections Reading Room Hours
2026
- Mondays and Tuesdays: 11-3:30
- Wednesdays and Thursdays: 9:30-2
Notes
- Moir Reading Room will be closed whenever Hamilton Library is closed, e.g. on state and Federal holidays.
- Spring 2026 holiday closures include Monday 1/19 (MLK Day), Monday 2/16 (Presidents’ Day), Thursday 3/26 (Kuhio Day), and Monday 5/25 (Memorial Day).
- The Reading Room may also be closed or have reduced hours during interim periods; please check the Library hours calendar for the most up-to-date information.
- While appointments are not normally required during the academic year (i.e. fall and spring semesters), researchers are strongly encouraged to inform Archives staff in advance of their visit to ensure that materials are available and ready upon arrival.
- Appointments will be required the afternoon of Tuesday, February 24th, 2026.
Reading Room Procedures
A list of the reading room guidelines is available on our “Reading Room Procedures” page.
Scanning Equipment Available
A workstation and the equipment below are available for researcher use on a first-come-first-served basis:
- VIISAN S21 large format book and document scanner
- Epson Perfection V600 photo scanner
- 2 copy stands and ring light for use with a phone
- Bluetooth remote shutter
Location
The Department is located in Hamilton Library on the 5th floor of the addition, reached by the set of elevators across the “bridge” from the main entrance, near the Sci-Tech reference desk. For more details, see the Library floor plans. To find Hamilton Library on the University of Hawaiʻi – Mānoa campus, see the Campus Map.
Visitor parking is available at the Dole Street / Lower Campus Parking Structure for a flat rate of $5.00, as well as in Upper Campus green Pay-to-Park visitor stalls for $3.00 per half-hour.
Please view the University’s Visitor Parking Map or visit UH Commuter Services for additional information, as well as to double-check current parking rates.
