Special Collections Libraries
Monday: 8:00am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 7pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
*Please note: Reading Room and Reference Desk are closed daily from 12-1pm.
Hours may vary. Check the Full Calendar.
The Richard B. Russell Jr. Special Collections Libraries Building houses:
The Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, including University Archives
The Richard B. Russell Jr. Library for Political Research and Studies
The Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection.
*PARKING RULES HAVE CHANGED FOR 2025
Free parking is available for off-campus (non-affiliate) visitors in the Hull Street Deck. Please contact us in advance of your arrival at 706-542-6331 or sclib@uga.edu to receive a parking coupon code or ask for one at the 1st floor Security Desk upon arrival. One-time use coupon codes can be redeemed at the 3rd level parking kiosk, located in the center of the deck near the elevators and pedestrian bridge. The kiosk requires both a parking coupon code and your vehicle license plate number. The coupon will validate parking for the day. Pay parking is available in the Hull Street Deck after 1pm. Entry to the deck is at the south entrance near Baxter Street.
Please note that UGA faculty, staff, and students cannot utilize the coupon redemption system, and should pay the hourly rate at the kiosk after 1pm in order to avoid a citation.
Parking for our visitors with disabilities is located on Level 3 of the deck as well as a pedestrian bridge connecting the parking deck to the quad in front of the Special Collections Library.
Extra visitor parking is offered at the Tate Center Parking Deck for an hourly fee. The Tate Center Parking Deck is located one block south of the intersection of Baxter Street and South Lumpkin Street. See: Parking Rates. All University of Georgia affiliates must abide by parking regulations set forth by UGA Parking Services. For more information about visitor parking, please visit the Parking Services website or call 706-542-PARK (7275).
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle stands are available at the Russell Building, Special Collections Libraries.
Athens, GA 30602
