Research
Opportunities for research and discovery multiply when people come together. Explore your curiosity in the Newberry's reading rooms, whether you are an amateur historian or a scholar grounding their work in the humanities.
Reading rooms provide space for close study of materials and quiet contemplation.
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A Newberry Reader’s Card gives you direct access to an extensive array of books, maps, and archival collections in our reading rooms.
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Wherever you are, our digital collections are just a few clicks away. Research, remix, and reimagine thousands of images online.
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The Newberry Collection
Millions of sources chronicle personal stories and historic moments across six centuries of human experience.
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Consult our research guides to learn more about what we have and how you can find it.
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