Plan ahead!

By Tulane University Louisiana Research Collection (LaRC) -
The Schiro Reading Room will be closed, or have shortened hours, for various reasons during the late summer.    Please note the following:

Saturday, August 10, 2013 - Closed for emergency electrical maintenance


  • Monday-Wednesday, August 12-14: Open only from 1:00-5:00 pm


  • Thursday-Saturday, August 15-17, 2013 - Closed for the Society of American Archivists meeting


  • Saturday, August 24, 2013 - Closed for Tulane Move-in Day


  • Saturday-Monday, August 31-September 2, 2013 - Closed for Labor Day

    • As always, we look forward to seeing you, but please remember to check the reading room hours as posted on the LaRC website.

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