Library Depository Retrieval Facility (LDRF)

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Materials at the LDRF

The Library Depository Retrieval Facility (LDRF) houses Archives & Special Collections, Dinsdale Family Learning Commons (formerly C.Y. Thompson Library) and other general library materials. Learn about the process for accessing items at the LDRF.

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Archives & Special Collections at LDRF

To best meet your archival research needs, schedule an appointment with Archives & Special Collections staff. 

We can prepare materials for your use at the LDRF Reading Room.

 Schedule a visit to the LDRF Reading Room with Archive/Spec

FAQs

How LDRF Items are Requested and Delivered

Step 1

Search the catalog

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If the item is located at the LDRF, sign in to submit a request for Delivery.

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Step 2

Our staff will pull the item from the shelf, and deliver it to the location you specified.

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Step 3

When you are notified your item is ready, go to your delivery location to check out your materials

Photo of a student checking out a book at an ASKus service desk.