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Princeton University Library Access

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Visitor hours are only when the Access Desk is open. For desk hours, please click here. Please check in with the Access Desk upon your arrival to Firestone Library. We cannot accommodate visitors who arrive before or after the Access Desk is open. Thank you for your interest in visiting Firestone Library. Please only use this form if you are:

  • An independent researcher who is NOT visiting Special Collections
  • A student, staff member, or faculty member at a college or university that is NOT ARL, SHARES, or BorrowDirect Plus
  • A community member with no instutitional affiliation who is NOT visiting Special Collections

Please note that visitors to the library must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by a parent, guardian, or Princeton University staff member. 

Do NOT use this form if you are: 

  • An alumnus/alumnae
  • Guest of a university student or employee
  • Student, faculty or staff member affiliated with an ARL, SHARES, or Borrow Direct institution
  • A student, faculty, or staff member at the Institute for Advanced Study or Princeton Theological Seminary
  • A group coming for research purposes. Groups should email access@princeton.libanswers.com with visit details for accommodation.
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Passes Availability

Digital (downloadable via email) passes are available. Day passes are subject to the University’s academic calendar and are not offered during Reading Period, Finals, Commencement, Reunions and certain holidays. If you are not able to use your reservation, please cancel it. This will free a space for someone else to use the library.

October 2025

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