Special Collections service alert

The Reading Room for the Department of Special Collections in Green Library will be temporarily closed Monday, March 24th through Friday, March 28th.  Regular operations will resume on Monday, March 31st. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Special Collections at specialcollections@stanford.edu.

Plan your visit to the Silicon Valley Archives

Accessing the collection

Our collections are predominantly housed in Stanford Libraries' Department of Special Collections. Please familiarize yourself with their policies for accessing materials and plan ahead. Staff will need at least five days to accommodate research requests.

Some of our digital collections are accessible from your personal computer via SearchWorks.

Library hours 

Library hours vary throughout the year. Please check Cecil H. Green Library's hours before your visit. 

Parking

Parking regulations are enforced 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM on weekdays unless otherwise posted. Stanford is a large campus. Be prepared to traverse at least 0.5 mile from your parking spot to Hohbach Hall.

Getting to Hohbach Hall

Below is a visual aid to help visitors find their way to the Silicon Valley Archives. Further resources, including public transportation routes and how to request specific accommodations, are available on the Stanford Transportation website and the Campus Access Guide

People with disabilities can find specific information related to navigating campus and requesting transportation assistance on the "Persons with Disabilities" page of the Stanford Transportation website

We recommend using the East Wing entrance by Coupa Café for direct access to Hohbach Hall.

A simplified mapt that highlights the main routes to Hohbach Hall.

Accessibility accommodations 

We are commited to being accessible to all visitors. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please contact us before your visit to ensure that we can best meet your needs.

Last updated September 10, 2024