Pratt Institute Archives

The Pratt Institute Archives welcomes all researchers, including Pratt Institute students, faculty, and staff, and members of the public. Because we are unable to accommodate walk-in visits, research appointments must be made in advance.  To schedule an appointment, please refer to the schedule provided below and fill out the appointment request form. To learn more about archival research and available resources, please check out our guide, Performing Archival Research. For more in-depth information regarding our Access Policy, please consult our Policy page.  

Research Appointment Hours:
Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (Fall and Spring semesters)
Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM (Summer)

The Archives is located on the third floor of the Brooklyn campus library. Maps and directions to the campus are available on Pratt's Visit Pratt page. 

Research appointments are held at the special collections reading tables located in the Lower Level of the Library. If you are an external researcher without a Pratt ID card, please visit the circulation desk to check in when you arrive for your appointment. If you are a Pratt student, faculty or staff member, please head directly to the Lower Level of the Library.  

To ensure our collections can continue to be used by all future researchers, we ask that you follow these guidelines when handling archival materials:

Do's

• Wash your hands with soap and water before handling materials. 
• Write notes with pencils. 
• Laptops, mobile phones, and other devices can also be used for note-taking. 
• Keep your work area tidy. 
• Photography (no flash, please!) is allowed for personal reference. For other uses like publications, or if you need a reproduction, please consult a staff member. 
• Use one box at a time, and remove one folder at a time from the box. 
• Keep items in order within their boxes and folders. 
• Handle materials with care. If you’re worried something is too delicate to handle, let a staff member know. 
• Use book cradles for bound materials. Weights are also available, if needed. 
• Use cotton gloves (provided by the staff) for handling photographs and negatives not in protective enclosures. 

Don'ts

• Do not use pens and permanent ink for note-taking. Pencils will be provided. 
• Food and beverages, including bottled water and gum, are not allowed. You are welcome to take breaks away from the materials if you need to eat or drink something. 
• Do not remove items from folders. Please use paper slips to mark your place, or to flag materials for reproduction. 
• Do not remove items from protective enclosures. 
• Do not rest your hand, arm, or any other objects on the materials. 
• Do not flatten bound volumes. 
• Keep bags, purses, and backpacks off of the table while materials are in use.