Searching the University Archives

This guide will give you a basic look at searching within the collections from the University Archives here at EMU.

Plan a Visit

Under normal circumstances--Requests for materials must be made at least 24-48 hours in advance of a visit to the University Archives. Requests can be made by email or phone. Email: lib_archives@emich.edu / Phone: 734-487-2673 / Fax: 734-484-1151

Scheduling Appointments: Appointments can be made Monday - Friday between 9am and 4:30pm. Archives staff will accommodate requests as we are able and suggest contacting the archives at least 24-48 hours in advance of your desired appointment time. You must receive confirmation of an appointment to be granted access to the archives.

Logistics of Getting to Ypsilanti

Driving Directions to Campus:

  • From US-23 (North or South-bound)
    • Exit at eastbound Washtenaw Avenue. [Exit at the 37A turnoff to Ypsilanti and the sign for EMU].
    • Remain on Washtenaw for 2.5 miles.
    • At Oakwood, turn left.
  • From I-94 Eastbound
    • Exit at the Huron Street Exit. [Exit 183 to downtown Ypsilanti and the sign for EMU.]
    • At the light, turn left. Remain on Huron Street for 1.5 miles, crossing Michigan Avenue.
    • Go for 4 blocks and turn left at Cross Street, using the curving left-turn lane. If you miss the left-hand turn lane, turn left at the stop sign.
    • Remain on Cross Street for approximately 1 mile (pass by the Water Tower on left).
    • At Oakwood (5th light), turn right.
  • From I-94 Westbound
    • Exit at Huron Street Exit. [Exit 183 to downtown Ypsilanti and the sign for EMU]
    • On the exit, veer to the right-hand lane marked Huron Street N. Ypsilanti.
    • Remain on Huron Street for 1 mile, crossing Michigan Avenue.
    • Go for 4 blocks and turn left at Cross Street, using the curving left-turn lane. If you miss the left-hand lane, turn left at the stop sign. Remain on Cross Street for approximately 1 mile.
    • At Oakwood (5th light), turn right.
  • From Michigan Avenue Westbound
    • In downtown Ypsilanti turn right on Huron Street.
    • Go for 4 blocks and turn left at Cross Street, using the curving left-turn lane. If you miss the left-hand lane, turn left at the stop sign. Remain on Cross Street for approximately 1 mile.
    • At Oakwood (5th light), turn right.
  • The visitor lots closest to Halle Library and the University Archives are Bowen, McKenny, and the Student Center. All can be accessed via Oakwood St.
  • The cost is $1.00 per hour.
  • The Campus Map shows locations of parking lots and their proximity to Halle Library.