The Linda Lear Center for Special Collections & Archives is located on the second floor of the Shain Library on the campus of Connecticut College. The Lear Center is open to the public. While classes are in session, the Center hours are 9 a.m. - noon and 1-5 p.m.

Most Lear Center collections are held in closed stacks. To ensure that your materials are ready for you when you arrive, we strongly urge you to contact us in advance of your visit. All visiting researchers must present proof of vaccination or a recent (previous 72 hours) negative Covid test.