Guests

Library Use Privileges
Guests are welcome to visit the Archabbey Library and use its collections on site. Guests, however, are not able to borrow material for out-of-library use. Reference, circulating books and print periodical collections are accessible in open stacks.

Computer Access
Databases and online full-text periodicals can be accessed through publicly available computer terminals. Wireless access is also available for anyone wishing to use a laptop computer.

Special Collections
Any guests wishing to use materials from the Archabbey Library’s Rare Book Collection should contact the library well in advance of visiting. Access to the Rare Book Collection is limited to researchers whose projects can benefit from use of the collection.

Exhibits
The Archabbey Library hosts art exhibits in the Library Gallery throughout the year. The library also features exhibits of materials from its Rare Book Collection. Exhibits are free and open to the public. For information about current exhibits, see the Events Page on the Saint Meinrad Archabbey website.

Hours
Because of changes in the seminary and monastery schedule, the Archabbey Library’s hours fluctuate throughout the year. Please consult the Hours Page of the library website before planning a trip. Saint Meinrad operates on Central Time.